Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Sweep vs Zoho CRM
Mid-Market Sustainability Teams · European Union
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Sweep | Zoho CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | $14/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 60 req/min | 100 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | European Union | South Africa |
| Category | ESG & Sustainability Reporting | CRM |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | CSRD, ESRS, GRI, TCFD, CDP, ISO 14064 | GDPR, POPIA, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West, US-East | US-East, EU-West, IN-Central |
| Native Integrations | 5 listed | 6 listedBetter |
Sweep — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Verdantix Green Quadrant Leader 2026 — highest ranked ESG platform
- ✓Automated Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions calculation across supply chain
- ✓Pre-mapped to ESRS, GRI, TCFD, CDP frameworks
- ✓Supplier engagement module for Scope 3 data collection
- ✓Carbon reduction pathway modelling built-in
Zoho CRM — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Best value CRM for South African companies — ZAR pricing available
- ✓Zia AI: sales predictions, anomaly detection, next best time to contact
- ✓POPIA-compliant: data residency and DPA options for ZA companies
- ✓Free tier: 3 users, core CRM features
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Sweep or Zoho CRM?+
Sweep uses custom pricing. Zoho CRM starts at $14/mo. Contact Sweep directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Sweep and Zoho CRM list?+
Sweep additionally lists CSRD, ESRS, GRI, TCFD, CDP, ISO 14064. Zoho CRM additionally lists GDPR, POPIA, SOC2. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Sweep or Zoho CRM list POPIA as a supported compliance framework?+
Zoho CRM lists POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) as a supported compliance framework per its vendor documentation. VektorIndex has not independently verified this claim. South African organisations should request the vendor's current Data Processing Agreement and confirm data residency settings before processing personal information. Sweep does not list POPIA as a supported compliance framework in its public documentation. Contact the vendor to confirm their position before processing South African personal information.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Sweep or Zoho CRM?+
Zoho CRM has a higher documented API rate limit at 100 req/min versus Sweep at 60 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Sweep and Zoho CRM support?+
Sweep lists hosting regions: EU-West, US-East. Zoho CRM lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, IN-Central. For data residency requirements in European Union, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 29 August 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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