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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Sansan vs Pipedrive
Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams · Japan
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Sansan | Pipedrive |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | $14/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/minBetter | 100 req/min |
| Target Country | Japan | Global |
| Category | CRM | CRM |
| Compliance | APPI, ISO27001 | GDPR, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | JP-Tokyo | EU-West, US-East |
| 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
Pipedrive — Key Specs
- ✓Simplest sales pipeline management — visual drag-and-drop
- ✓AI Sales Assistant: win probability and next action recommendations
- ✓GDPR compliant — EU data residency available
- ✓Best price/feature ratio in CRM category
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Sansan or Pipedrive?+
Sansan starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Pipedrive at $14/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Sansan or Pipedrive?+
Sansan additionally supports APPI, ISO27001. Pipedrive additionally supports GDPR, SOC2.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Sansan or Pipedrive?+
Sansan has a higher API rate limit at 100 requests per minute. Sansan: 100 req/min. Pipedrive: 100 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Japan?+
Sansan is evaluated for Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams in Japan with hosting regions: JP-Tokyo. Pipedrive has hosting regions: EU-West, US-East. For data residency in Japan, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 10 July 2026
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