Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Sansan vs Linear
Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams · Japan
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Sansan | Linear |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | $8/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 200 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Japan | Global |
| Category | CRM | Project Management |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | APPI, ISO27001 | GDPR, 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
Linear — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Fastest issue tracker — keyboard-first, sub-100ms UI
- ✓Linear AI: auto-triage, write issue descriptions, find duplicates
- ✓SOC 2 Type II, GDPR compliant
- ✓Best product for engineering teams at seed to Series B
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Sansan or Linear?+
Sansan uses custom pricing. Linear starts at $8/mo. Contact Sansan directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Sansan and Linear list?+
Sansan additionally lists APPI, ISO27001. Linear 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 Linear?+
Linear has a higher documented API rate limit at 200 req/min versus Sansan at 100 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Sansan and Linear support?+
Sansan lists hosting regions: JP-Tokyo. Linear 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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