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Workiva vs HubSpot CRM
Listed Companies & Enterprise Finance · European Union
ESG & Sustainability Reporting
Workiva
Listed Companies & Enterprise Finance · European Union
Visit Workiva →Specification Matrix
| Metric | Workiva | HubSpot CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | $0/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 120 req/minBetter | 100 req/min |
| Target Country | European Union | South Africa |
| Category | ESG & Sustainability Reporting | CRM |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | CSRD, ESRS, GRI, TCFD, SEC Climate Rule, ISSB | GDPR, POPIA, CCPA, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast | US-East, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedTie | 6 listedTie |
Workiva — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Only platform connecting ESG data directly to financial reporting
- ✓SOC1/SOC2 Type II auditor-ready export formats
- ✓Pre-built ESRS (CSRD) and GRI taxonomy templates
- ✓Real-time collaboration with version control for audit defence
- ✓Trusted by 6,000+ enterprises including 75% of Fortune 500
HubSpot CRM — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Native POPIA data residency controls added in 2024
- ✓Unlimited contacts on free tier — zero entry cost
- ✓Bi-directional sync with WhatsApp Business API
- ✓300+ native integrations including PropTrack and Lightstone
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Workiva or HubSpot CRM?+
Workiva uses custom pricing. HubSpot CRM starts at Free plan available. Contact Workiva directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Workiva and HubSpot CRM list?+
Workiva additionally lists CSRD, ESRS, GRI, TCFD, SEC Climate Rule, ISSB. HubSpot CRM additionally lists GDPR, POPIA, CCPA, SOC2. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Workiva or HubSpot CRM list POPIA as a supported compliance framework?+
HubSpot 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. Workiva 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 — Workiva or HubSpot CRM?+
Workiva has a higher documented API rate limit at 120 req/min versus HubSpot CRM at 100 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Workiva and HubSpot CRM support?+
Workiva lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. HubSpot CRM lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. 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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