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Sansan vs Workday HCM

Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams · Japan

CRM

Sansan

Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams · Japan

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HR & Recruiting AI

Workday HCM

Enterprise Human Capital Management · Global

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Specification Matrix

MetricSansanWorkday HCM
Starting PriceCustomBetter$150000/mo
API Rate Limit100 req/min120 req/minBetter
Target CountryJapanGlobal
CategoryCRMHR & Recruiting AI
ComplianceAPPI, ISO27001SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, ISO27001, NYC LL144
Hosting RegionsJP-TokyoUS-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast
Native Integrations4 listed6 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

Workday HCM — Key Specs

  • Single platform for HR, payroll, finance — eliminates integration hell
  • EEOC, SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR compliance frameworks built-in
  • Machine learning for attrition prediction and workforce planning
  • Pre-built connectors to 600+ enterprise systems

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cheaper, Sansan or Workday HCM?+

Sansan starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Workday HCM at $150000/mo.

Which tool is better for compliance — Sansan or Workday HCM?+

Both support ISO27001. Sansan additionally supports APPI. Workday HCM additionally supports SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, NYC LL144.

Which has a higher API rate limit — Sansan or Workday HCM?+

Workday HCM has a higher API rate limit at 120 requests per minute. Sansan: 100 req/min. Workday HCM: 120 req/min.

Which tool is better suited for Japan?+

Sansan is evaluated for Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams in Japan with hosting regions: JP-Tokyo. Workday HCM 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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