Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Sansan vs HubSpot CRM
Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams · Japan
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Sansan | HubSpot CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | $0/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/minTie | 100 req/minTie |
| Target Country | Japan | South Africa |
| Category | CRM | CRM |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | APPI, ISO27001 | GDPR, POPIA, CCPA, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | JP-Tokyo | US-East, EU-West |
| 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
HubSpot CRM — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Native POPIA data residency controls added in 2024
- ✓Unlimited contacts on free tier — zero entry cost
- ✓Bi-directional sync with WhatsApp Business API
- ✓300+ native integrations including PropTrack and Lightstone
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Sansan or HubSpot CRM?+
Sansan uses custom pricing. HubSpot CRM starts at Free plan available. Contact Sansan directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Sansan and HubSpot CRM list?+
Sansan additionally lists APPI, ISO27001. HubSpot CRM additionally lists GDPR, POPIA, CCPA, SOC2. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Sansan or HubSpot CRM list POPIA as a supported compliance framework?+
HubSpot CRM 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 HubSpot CRM?+
Both Sansan and HubSpot CRM 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 HubSpot CRM support?+
Sansan lists hosting regions: JP-Tokyo. HubSpot CRM lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. 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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