Head-to-Head Specification Audit
WorkOS vs Salesforce Sales Cloud
Enterprise Authentication Platform · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | WorkOS | Salesforce Sales Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0/moBetter | $25/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/min | 1000 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Auth & Identity | CRM |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | SOC2, GDPR, ISO27001 | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO27001, CCPA, POPIA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 5 listed | 6 listedBetter |
WorkOS — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Enterprise SSO, Directory Sync, MFA — ship enterprise features in days
- ✓SOC 2 Type II certified, GDPR DPA included
- ✓SCIM provisioning to 100+ identity providers
- ✓Free for first 1M MAU — best deal in enterprise auth
Salesforce Sales Cloud — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Market leader: 20%+ CRM market share
- ✓Einstein AI: lead scoring, opportunity forecasting, next best action
- ✓AppExchange: 5,000+ third-party integrations
- ✓SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA compliant
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, WorkOS or Salesforce Sales Cloud?+
WorkOS starts at Free plan available, which is lower than Salesforce Sales Cloud at $25/mo. Verify current pricing on each vendor's website.
Which compliance frameworks do WorkOS and Salesforce Sales Cloud list?+
Both list SOC2, GDPR, ISO27001 in their vendor documentation. Salesforce Sales Cloud additionally lists HIPAA, CCPA, POPIA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does WorkOS or Salesforce Sales Cloud list POPIA as a supported compliance framework?+
Salesforce Sales Cloud 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. WorkOS 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 — WorkOS or Salesforce Sales Cloud?+
Salesforce Sales Cloud has a higher documented API rate limit at 1000 req/min versus WorkOS at 200 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do WorkOS and Salesforce Sales Cloud support?+
WorkOS lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. Salesforce Sales Cloud lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. For data residency requirements in Global, 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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