Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Salesforce vs Workday
Enterprise Sales Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Salesforce | Workday |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/mo | CustomBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 1000 req/minBetter | 200 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | CRM | HR & People Ops |
| Compliance | GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, SOC2, ISO27001, FedRAMP | GDPR, SOC2, CCPA, ISO27001, HIPAA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East | US-East, US-West, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AP-Northeast |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 7 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
Workday — Key Specs
- ✓Industry-leading HCM platform for Fortune 500 companies
- ✓Unified HR, payroll, and financial management in a single platform
- ✓AI-powered skills intelligence identifies talent gaps across the organization
- ✓Deployed in 175+ countries with local compliance built-in
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Salesforce or Workday?+
Workday starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Salesforce at $25/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Salesforce or Workday?+
Both support GDPR, CCPA, SOC2, ISO27001. Salesforce additionally supports POPIA, FedRAMP. Workday additionally supports HIPAA.
Is Salesforce or Workday compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Salesforce supports POPIA compliance. Workday does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Salesforce or Workday?+
Salesforce has a higher API rate limit at 1000 requests per minute. Salesforce: 1000 req/min. Workday: 200 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. Workday has hosting regions: US-East, US-West, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AP-Northeast. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 25 June 2026
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