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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Sansan vs Paddle
Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams · Japan
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Sansan | Paddle |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | Custom |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | N/A |
| Target Country | Japan | Global |
| Category | CRM | Payment Processing API |
| Compliance | APPI, ISO27001 | GDPR, CCPA, PCI-DSS, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | JP-Tokyo | US, EU |
| Native Integrations | 4 listed | 6 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
Paddle — Key Specs
- ✓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
What is cheaper, Sansan or Paddle?+
Both tools start at $0/mo on their entry plans.
Which tool is better for compliance — Sansan or Paddle?+
Sansan additionally supports APPI, ISO27001. Paddle additionally supports GDPR, CCPA, PCI-DSS, SOC2.
Which tool is better suited for Japan?+
Sansan is evaluated for Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams in Japan with hosting regions: JP-Tokyo. Paddle has hosting regions: US, EU. For data residency in Japan, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 10 July 2026
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