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Snowflake vs Salesforce

Enterprise Analytics & Data Science Teams · Global

Data Engineering

Snowflake

Enterprise Analytics & Data Science Teams · Global

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CRM

Salesforce

Enterprise Sales Teams · Global

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Specification Matrix

MetricSnowflakeSalesforce
Starting PriceCustomBetter$25/mo
API Rate Limit500 req/min1000 req/minBetter
Target CountryGlobalGlobal
CategoryData EngineeringCRM
ComplianceSOC2, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, ISO27001GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, SOC2, ISO27001, FedRAMP
Hosting RegionsUS-East, US-West, EU-West, EU-Central, AP-Southeast, AP-Northeast, AU-EastUS-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East
Native Integrations8 listedBetter7 listed

Snowflake — Key Specs

  • Separate compute and storage scaling — pay only for queries you run
  • Data Sharing enables live data sharing across organizations without copying data
  • Snowpark supports Python, Java, and Scala for ML workloads directly in Snowflake
  • Marketplace has 2,000+ live data sets from commercial providers

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, Snowflake or Salesforce?+

Snowflake starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Salesforce at $25/mo.

Which tool is better for compliance — Snowflake or Salesforce?+

Both support SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, ISO27001. Snowflake additionally supports HIPAA. Salesforce additionally supports POPIA, FedRAMP.

Is Snowflake or Salesforce compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+

Salesforce supports POPIA compliance. Snowflake does not list POPIA as a supported framework.

Which has a higher API rate limit — Snowflake or Salesforce?+

Salesforce has a higher API rate limit at 1000 requests per minute. Snowflake: 500 req/min. Salesforce: 1000 req/min.

Which tool is better suited for Global?+

Snowflake is evaluated for Enterprise Analytics & Data Science Teams in Global with hosting regions: US-East, US-West, EU-West, EU-Central, AP-Southeast, AP-Northeast, AU-East. Salesforce has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.

Data last verified: 25 June 2026

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