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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Sansan vs Rippling
Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams · Japan
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Sansan | Rippling |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | $8/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 200 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Japan | Global |
| Category | CRM | HR & Recruiting AI |
| Compliance | APPI, ISO27001 | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, ISO27001 |
| Hosting Regions | JP-Tokyo | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| 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
Rippling — Key Specs
- ✓Unified platform: HR, payroll, IT, spend management
- ✓Global payroll in 50+ countries including South Africa
- ✓Automated compliance for multi-country employment law
- ✓SCIM provisioning, SSO, SOC 2 Type II
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Sansan or Rippling?+
Sansan starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Rippling at $8/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Sansan or Rippling?+
Both support ISO27001. Sansan additionally supports APPI. Rippling additionally supports SOC2, GDPR, CCPA.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Sansan or Rippling?+
Rippling has a higher API rate limit at 200 requests per minute. Sansan: 100 req/min. Rippling: 200 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Japan?+
Sansan is evaluated for Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams in Japan with hosting regions: JP-Tokyo. Rippling has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. For data residency in Japan, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 10 July 2026
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