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Sansan vs Notion

Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams · Japan

CRM

Sansan

Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams · Japan

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Project Management

Notion

Startups & Creative Teams · Global

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Specification Matrix

MetricSansanNotion
Starting PriceCustomBetter$10/mo
API Rate Limit100 req/minN/A
Target CountryJapanGlobal
CategoryCRMProject Management
ComplianceAPPI, ISO27001GDPR, CCPA, SOC2
Hosting RegionsJP-TokyoUS-East, EU-West
Native Integrations4 listed8 listedBetter

Sansan — Key Specs

  • 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

Notion — Key Specs

  • All-in-one workspace: docs, databases, wikis, and project tracking in one tool
  • Notion AI generates meeting notes, summaries, and action items automatically
  • Flexible database views: table, kanban, calendar, gallery, and timeline
  • Free tier includes unlimited pages and blocks for individuals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cheaper, Sansan or Notion?+

Sansan starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Notion at $10/mo.

Which tool is better for compliance — Sansan or Notion?+

Sansan additionally supports APPI, ISO27001. Notion additionally supports GDPR, CCPA, SOC2.

Which tool is better suited for Japan?+

Sansan is evaluated for Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams in Japan with hosting regions: JP-Tokyo. Notion has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. For data residency in Japan, check each vendor's data processing agreements.

Data last verified: 10 July 2026

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