Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Salesforce vs Veeva Systems
Enterprise Sales Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Salesforce | Veeva Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/moBetter | $300000/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 1000 req/minBetter | 100 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | CRM | Healthcare Software |
| Compliance | GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, SOC2, ISO27001, FedRAMP | FDA-21CFR11, GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, GxP |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 5 listed |
Salesforce — Key Specs
- ✓Einstein AI forecasting surfaces at-risk deals before they slip
- ✓AppExchange has 7,000+ certified B2B integrations
- ✓POPIA and GDPR data governance controls built into Org settings
- ✓Customisable objects and flows handle any sales process complexity
Veeva Systems — Key Specs
- ✓Dominant in pharmaceutical commercial operations — 80%+ of top 20 pharma
- ✓FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant electronic records
- ✓Veeva AI (Einstein) for CRM with full audit trail
- ✓Global data residency in EU, US, APAC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Salesforce or Veeva Systems?+
Salesforce starts at $25/mo, which is lower than Veeva Systems at $300000/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Salesforce or Veeva Systems?+
Both support GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001. Salesforce additionally supports CCPA, POPIA, FedRAMP. Veeva Systems additionally supports FDA-21CFR11, GxP.
Is Salesforce or Veeva Systems compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Salesforce supports POPIA compliance. Veeva Systems does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Salesforce or Veeva Systems?+
Salesforce has a higher API rate limit at 1000 requests per minute. Salesforce: 1000 req/min. Veeva Systems: 100 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Salesforce is evaluated for Enterprise Sales Teams in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. Veeva Systems 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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