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Note: Zapier (Workflow Automation) and Salesforce Sales Cloud (CRM) are in different software categories. This comparison may be relevant if you are evaluating them for overlapping use cases. For same-category comparisons, browse Workflow Automation tools.

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Zapier vs Salesforce Sales Cloud

Operations & No-Code Teams · Global

Workflow Automation

Zapier

Operations & No-Code Teams · Global

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CRM

Salesforce Sales Cloud

Enterprise CRM Platform · Global

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Specification Matrix

MetricZapierSalesforce Sales Cloud
Starting Price$19.99/moBetter$25/mo
API Rate LimitNot confirmed1000 req/min
Target CountryGlobalGlobal
CategoryWorkflow AutomationCRM
Compliance (vendor-stated)GDPR, CCPA, SOC2SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO27001, CCPA, POPIA
Hosting RegionsUS, EUUS-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast
Native Integrations7 listedBetter6 listed

Zapier — Key Specs

Vendor-stated
  • 7,000+ app integrations — highest integration count in the automation market
  • Multi-step Zaps allow complex branching logic without writing code
  • Webhooks by Zapier catches any raw HTTP POST for custom integrations
  • Tables and Interfaces allow lightweight data storage inside Zapier

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, Zapier or Salesforce Sales Cloud?+

Zapier starts at $19.99/mo, which is lower than Salesforce Sales Cloud at $25/mo. Verify current pricing on each vendor's website.

Which compliance frameworks do Zapier and Salesforce Sales Cloud list?+

Both list GDPR, CCPA, SOC2 in their vendor documentation. Salesforce Sales Cloud additionally lists HIPAA, ISO27001, POPIA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.

Does Zapier 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. Zapier 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 — Zapier or Salesforce Sales Cloud?+

Available information does not support a direct comparison of API rate limits for these tools. Check each vendor's developer documentation.

Which data hosting regions do Zapier and Salesforce Sales Cloud support?+

Zapier lists hosting regions: US, EU. 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 2026Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information

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