Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Sansan vs HiBob
Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams · Japan
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Sansan | HiBob |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | $6/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/minTie | 100 req/minTie |
| Target Country | Japan | European Union |
| Category | CRM | HR & Recruiting AI |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | APPI, ISO27001 | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001 |
| Hosting Regions | JP-Tokyo | EU-West, EU-Central |
| 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
HiBob — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Modern UX — highest employee adoption rate in HR software category
- ✓Built for European companies: EU data residency, GDPR DPA included
- ✓Strong performance management and OKR tracking
- ✓WhatsApp integration for announcements
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Sansan or HiBob?+
Sansan uses custom pricing. HiBob starts at $6/mo. Contact Sansan directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Sansan and HiBob list?+
Both list ISO27001 in their vendor documentation. Sansan additionally lists APPI. HiBob additionally lists GDPR, SOC2. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Sansan or HiBob?+
Both Sansan and HiBob have the same documented API rate limit of 100 requests per minute. Verify current limits on each vendor's developer documentation.
Which data hosting regions do Sansan and HiBob support?+
Sansan lists hosting regions: JP-Tokyo. HiBob lists hosting regions: EU-West, EU-Central. 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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