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Salesforce Sales Cloud vs Workiva
Enterprise CRM Platform · Global
ESG & Sustainability Reporting
Workiva
Listed Companies & Enterprise Finance · European Union
Visit Workiva →Specification Matrix
| Metric | Salesforce Sales Cloud | Workiva |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/mo | Custom pricing |
| API Rate Limit | 1000 req/minBetter | 120 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | European Union |
| Category | CRM | ESG & Sustainability Reporting |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO27001, CCPA, POPIA | CSRD, ESRS, GRI, TCFD, SEC Climate Rule, ISSB |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedTie | 6 listedTie |
Salesforce Sales Cloud — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓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
Workiva — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Only platform connecting ESG data directly to financial reporting
- ✓SOC1/SOC2 Type II auditor-ready export formats
- ✓Pre-built ESRS (CSRD) and GRI taxonomy templates
- ✓Real-time collaboration with version control for audit defence
- ✓Trusted by 6,000+ enterprises including 75% of Fortune 500
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Salesforce Sales Cloud or Workiva?+
Workiva uses custom pricing. Salesforce Sales Cloud starts at $25/mo. Contact Workiva directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Salesforce Sales Cloud and Workiva list?+
Salesforce Sales Cloud additionally lists SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO27001, CCPA, POPIA. Workiva additionally lists CSRD, ESRS, GRI, TCFD, SEC Climate Rule, ISSB. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Salesforce Sales Cloud or Workiva list POPIA as a supported compliance framework?+
Salesforce Sales Cloud lists POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) as a supported compliance framework per its vendor documentation. VektorIndex has not independently verified this claim. South African organisations should request the vendor's current Data Processing Agreement and confirm data residency settings before processing personal information. Workiva does not list POPIA as a supported compliance framework in its public documentation. Contact the vendor to confirm their position before processing South African personal information.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Salesforce Sales Cloud or Workiva?+
Salesforce Sales Cloud has a higher documented API rate limit at 1000 req/min versus Workiva at 120 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Salesforce Sales Cloud and Workiva support?+
Salesforce Sales Cloud lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. Workiva lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. For data residency requirements in Global, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 29 August 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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