Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Salesforce Sales Cloud vs Workday HCM
Enterprise CRM Platform · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Salesforce Sales Cloud | Workday HCM |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/moBetter | $150000/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 1000 req/minBetter | 120 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | CRM | HR & Recruiting AI |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO27001, CCPA, POPIA | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, ISO27001, NYC LL144 |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 6 listed |
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
Workday HCM — Key Specs
- ✓Single platform for HR, payroll, finance — eliminates integration hell
- ✓EEOC, SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR compliance frameworks built-in
- ✓Machine learning for attrition prediction and workforce planning
- ✓Pre-built connectors to 600+ enterprise systems
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Salesforce Sales Cloud or Workday HCM?+
Salesforce Sales Cloud starts at $25/mo, which is lower than Workday HCM at $150000/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Salesforce Sales Cloud or Workday HCM?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR, ISO27001, CCPA. Salesforce Sales Cloud additionally supports HIPAA, POPIA. Workday HCM additionally supports NYC LL144.
Is Salesforce Sales Cloud or Workday HCM compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Salesforce Sales Cloud supports POPIA compliance. Workday HCM does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Salesforce Sales Cloud or Workday HCM?+
Salesforce Sales Cloud has a higher API rate limit at 1000 requests per minute. Salesforce Sales Cloud: 1000 req/min. Workday HCM: 120 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Salesforce Sales Cloud is evaluated for Enterprise CRM Platform in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. Workday HCM 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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