Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Veeva Systems vs Salesforce
Life Sciences Cloud Platform · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Veeva Systems | Salesforce |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $300000/mo | $25/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 1000 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Healthcare Software | CRM |
| Compliance | FDA-21CFR11, GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, GxP | GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, SOC2, ISO27001, FedRAMP |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East |
| Native Integrations | 5 listed | 7 listedBetter |
Veeva Systems — Key Specs
- ✓Dominant in pharmaceutical commercial operations — 80%+ of top 20 pharma
- ✓FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant electronic records
- ✓Veeva AI (Einstein) for CRM with full audit trail
- ✓Global data residency in EU, US, APAC
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, Veeva Systems or Salesforce?+
Salesforce starts at $25/mo, which is lower than Veeva Systems at $300000/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Veeva Systems or Salesforce?+
Both support GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001. Veeva Systems additionally supports FDA-21CFR11, GxP. Salesforce additionally supports CCPA, POPIA, FedRAMP.
Is Veeva Systems or Salesforce compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Salesforce supports POPIA compliance. Veeva Systems does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Veeva Systems or Salesforce?+
Salesforce has a higher API rate limit at 1000 requests per minute. Veeva Systems: 100 req/min. Salesforce: 1000 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Veeva Systems is evaluated for Life Sciences Cloud Platform in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. 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: 26 June 2026
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