Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Sansan vs Deel
Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams · Japan
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Sansan | Deel |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | $49/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 150 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Japan | Global |
| Category | CRM | HR & Recruiting AI |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | APPI, ISO27001 | GDPR, SOC2, CCPA, POPIA |
| Hosting Regions | JP-Tokyo | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 4 listed | 6 listedBetter |
Sansan — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓The de-facto business card digitisation platform in Japan — used by 8,000+ enterprises
- ✓AI extracts data from meishi (名刺) in both Japanese and English
- ✓Integrates with Salesforce — maps Japanese relationship hierarchy
- ✓APPI-compliant data management for Japanese enterprise buyers
Deel — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Hire and pay contractors/employees in 150+ countries legally
- ✓South Africa EOR (Employer of Record) service available
- ✓Built-in contract templates per jurisdiction
- ✓Automated tax withholding and year-end compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Sansan or Deel?+
Sansan uses custom pricing. Deel starts at $49/mo. Contact Sansan directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Sansan and Deel list?+
Sansan additionally lists APPI, ISO27001. Deel additionally lists GDPR, SOC2, CCPA, POPIA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Sansan or Deel list POPIA as a supported compliance framework?+
Deel 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. Sansan 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 — Sansan or Deel?+
Deel has a higher documented API rate limit at 150 req/min versus Sansan at 100 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Sansan and Deel support?+
Sansan lists hosting regions: JP-Tokyo. Deel lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. For data residency requirements in Japan, 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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