Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Pipedrive vs Salesforce Sales Cloud
Sales-Focused CRM for SMB · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Pipedrive | Salesforce Sales Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $14/moBetter | $25/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 1000 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | CRM | CRM |
| Compliance | GDPR, SOC2 | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO27001, CCPA, POPIA |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West, US-East | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 6 listed |
Pipedrive — Key Specs
- ✓Simplest sales pipeline management — visual drag-and-drop
- ✓AI Sales Assistant: win probability and next action recommendations
- ✓GDPR compliant — EU data residency available
- ✓Best price/feature ratio in CRM category
Salesforce Sales Cloud — Key Specs
- ✓Market leader: 20%+ CRM market share
- ✓Einstein AI: lead scoring, opportunity forecasting, next best action
- ✓AppExchange: 5,000+ third-party integrations
- ✓SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA compliant
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Pipedrive or Salesforce Sales Cloud?+
Pipedrive starts at $14/mo, which is lower than Salesforce Sales Cloud at $25/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Pipedrive or Salesforce Sales Cloud?+
Both support GDPR, SOC2. Salesforce Sales Cloud additionally supports HIPAA, ISO27001, CCPA, POPIA.
Is Pipedrive or Salesforce Sales Cloud compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Salesforce Sales Cloud supports POPIA compliance. Pipedrive does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Pipedrive or Salesforce Sales Cloud?+
Salesforce Sales Cloud has a higher API rate limit at 1000 requests per minute. Pipedrive: 100 req/min. Salesforce Sales Cloud: 1000 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Pipedrive is evaluated for Sales-Focused CRM for SMB in Global with hosting regions: EU-West, US-East. Salesforce Sales Cloud has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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