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Zoho CRM vs Duck Creek Technologies
CRM for SMB — Africa & India Focused · South Africa
Insurance Software
Duck Creek Technologies
Insurance Core Systems Platform · United States
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| Metric | Zoho CRM | Duck Creek Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $14/mo | Custom pricing |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/minBetter | 80 req/min |
| Target Country | South Africa | United States |
| Category | CRM | Insurance Software |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, POPIA, SOC2 | SOC2, ISO27001, NAIC |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, IN-Central | US-East, US-West, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedTie | 6 listedTie |
Zoho CRM — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Best value CRM for South African companies — ZAR pricing available
- ✓Zia AI: sales predictions, anomaly detection, next best time to contact
- ✓POPIA-compliant: data residency and DPA options for ZA companies
- ✓Free tier: 3 users, core CRM features
Duck Creek Technologies — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Cloud-native P&C insurance platform — fast SaaS deployment
- ✓Duck Creek Intelligence: AI analytics and decision engine
- ✓SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001
- ✓Strong US market: 100+ carriers on platform
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Zoho CRM or Duck Creek Technologies?+
Duck Creek Technologies uses custom pricing. Zoho CRM starts at $14/mo. Contact Duck Creek Technologies directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Zoho CRM and Duck Creek Technologies list?+
Both list SOC2 in their vendor documentation. Zoho CRM additionally lists GDPR, POPIA. Duck Creek Technologies additionally lists ISO27001, NAIC. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Zoho CRM or Duck Creek Technologies list POPIA as a supported compliance framework?+
Zoho 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. Duck Creek Technologies 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 — Zoho CRM or Duck Creek Technologies?+
Zoho CRM has a higher documented API rate limit at 100 req/min versus Duck Creek Technologies at 80 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Zoho CRM and Duck Creek Technologies support?+
Zoho CRM lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, IN-Central. Duck Creek Technologies lists hosting regions: US-East, US-West, EU-West. For data residency requirements in South Africa, 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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