Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Veeva Vault vs Salesforce
Pharmaceutical & MedTech Companies · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Veeva Vault | Salesforce |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $4167/mo | $25/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 60 req/min | 1000 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Healthcare AI Compliance | CRM |
| Compliance | FDA 21 CFR Part 11, FDA SaMD, EU MDR, ICH Q10, GxP, HIPAA | GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, SOC2, ISO27001, FedRAMP |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Singapore | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East |
| Native Integrations | 5 listed | 7 listedBetter |
Veeva Vault — Key Specs
- ✓FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant document management — de facto pharma standard
- ✓AI audit trail with electronic signatures for regulatory submissions
- ✓Clinical, quality, regulatory, and safety in one validated platform
- ✓Used by 19 of top 20 global pharmaceutical companies
- ✓EU MDR and FDA SaMD change control workflows pre-built
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 Vault or Salesforce?+
Salesforce starts at $25/mo, which is lower than Veeva Vault at $4167/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Veeva Vault or Salesforce?+
Veeva Vault additionally supports FDA 21 CFR Part 11, FDA SaMD, EU MDR, ICH Q10, GxP, HIPAA. Salesforce additionally supports GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, SOC2, ISO27001, FedRAMP.
Is Veeva Vault or Salesforce compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Salesforce supports POPIA compliance. Veeva Vault does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Veeva Vault or Salesforce?+
Salesforce has a higher API rate limit at 1000 requests per minute. Veeva Vault: 60 req/min. Salesforce: 1000 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Veeva Vault is evaluated for Pharmaceutical & MedTech Companies in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Singapore. 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: 3 July 2026
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