Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Paddle vs Sansan
SaaS Developers · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Paddle | Sansan |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0/mo | Custom pricing |
| API Rate Limit | Not confirmed | 100 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Japan |
| Category | Payment Processing API | CRM |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC2 | APPI, ISO27001 |
| Hosting Regions | US, EU | JP-Tokyo |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 4 listed |
Paddle — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Merchant of Record — Paddle handles VAT, GST, and sales tax in 200+ countries
- ✓Subscription billing with trials, proration, and pausing built-in — no Stripe Tax add-on
- ✓Available for ZA-registered businesses — no US entity required unlike Stripe
- ✓Built-in churn recovery: failed payment retry logic with smart dunning sequences
Sansan — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓The de-facto business card digitisation platform in Japan — used by 8,000+ enterprises
- ✓AI extracts data from meishi (名刺) in both Japanese and English
- ✓Integrates with Salesforce — maps Japanese relationship hierarchy
- ✓APPI-compliant data management for Japanese enterprise buyers
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Paddle or Sansan?+
Sansan uses custom pricing. Paddle starts at Free plan available. Contact Sansan directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Paddle and Sansan list?+
Paddle additionally lists GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC2. Sansan additionally lists APPI, ISO27001. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Paddle or Sansan?+
Available information does not support a direct comparison of API rate limits for these tools. Check each vendor's developer documentation.
Which data hosting regions do Paddle and Sansan support?+
Paddle lists hosting regions: US, EU. Sansan lists hosting regions: JP-Tokyo. For data residency requirements in Global, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 1 October 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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