Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Sansan vs Paddle
Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams · Japan
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Sansan | Paddle |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | $0/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | Not confirmed |
| Target Country | Japan | Global |
| Category | CRM | Payment Processing API |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | APPI, ISO27001 | GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | JP-Tokyo | US, EU |
| 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
Paddle — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Merchant of Record — Paddle handles VAT, GST, and sales tax in 200+ countries
- ✓Subscription billing with trials, proration, and pausing built-in — no Stripe Tax add-on
- ✓Available for ZA-registered businesses — no US entity required unlike Stripe
- ✓Built-in churn recovery: failed payment retry logic with smart dunning sequences
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Sansan or Paddle?+
Sansan uses custom pricing. Paddle starts at Free plan available. Contact Sansan directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Sansan and Paddle list?+
Sansan additionally lists APPI, ISO27001. Paddle additionally lists GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC2. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Sansan or Paddle?+
Available information does not support a direct comparison of API rate limits for these tools. Check each vendor's developer documentation.
Which data hosting regions do Sansan and Paddle support?+
Sansan lists hosting regions: JP-Tokyo. Paddle lists hosting regions: US, EU. 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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