Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Sansan vs Salesforce
Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams · Japan
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Sansan | Salesforce |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | $25/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 1000 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Japan | Global |
| Category | CRM | CRM |
| Compliance | APPI, ISO27001 | GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, SOC2, ISO27001, FedRAMP |
| Hosting Regions | JP-Tokyo | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East |
| Native Integrations | 4 listed | 7 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
Salesforce — Key Specs
- ✓Einstein AI forecasting surfaces at-risk deals before they slip
- ✓AppExchange has 7,000+ certified B2B integrations
- ✓POPIA and GDPR data governance controls built into Org settings
- ✓Customisable objects and flows handle any sales process complexity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Sansan or Salesforce?+
Sansan starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Salesforce at $25/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Sansan or Salesforce?+
Both support ISO27001. Sansan additionally supports APPI. Salesforce additionally supports GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, SOC2, FedRAMP.
Is Sansan or Salesforce compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Salesforce supports POPIA compliance. Sansan does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Sansan or Salesforce?+
Salesforce has a higher API rate limit at 1000 requests per minute. Sansan: 100 req/min. Salesforce: 1000 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Japan?+
Sansan is evaluated for Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams in Japan with hosting regions: JP-Tokyo. Salesforce has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. For data residency in Japan, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 10 July 2026
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