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Sansan vs Salesforce

Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams · Japan

CRM

Sansan

Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams · Japan

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CRM

Salesforce

Enterprise Sales Teams · Global

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Specification Matrix

MetricSansanSalesforce
Starting PriceCustomBetter$25/mo
API Rate Limit100 req/min1000 req/minBetter
Target CountryJapanGlobal
CategoryCRMCRM
ComplianceAPPI, ISO27001GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, SOC2, ISO27001, FedRAMP
Hosting RegionsJP-TokyoUS-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East
Native Integrations4 listed7 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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