Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Deel vs Sansan
Global Contractor & Payroll Platform · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Deel | Sansan |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $49/mo | CustomBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 150 req/minBetter | 100 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Japan |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | CRM |
| Compliance | GDPR, SOC2, CCPA, POPIA | APPI, ISO27001 |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast | JP-Tokyo |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 4 listed |
Deel — Key Specs
- ✓Hire and pay contractors/employees in 150+ countries legally
- ✓South Africa EOR (Employer of Record) service available
- ✓Built-in contract templates per jurisdiction
- ✓Automated tax withholding and year-end compliance
Sansan — Key Specs
- ✓The de-facto business card digitisation platform in Japan — used by 8,000+ enterprises
- ✓AI extracts data from meishi (名刺) in both Japanese and English
- ✓Integrates with Salesforce — maps Japanese relationship hierarchy
- ✓APPI-compliant data management for Japanese enterprise buyers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Deel or Sansan?+
Sansan starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Deel at $49/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Deel or Sansan?+
Deel additionally supports GDPR, SOC2, CCPA, POPIA. Sansan additionally supports APPI, ISO27001.
Is Deel or Sansan compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Deel supports POPIA compliance. Sansan does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Deel or Sansan?+
Deel has a higher API rate limit at 150 requests per minute. Deel: 150 req/min. Sansan: 100 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Deel is evaluated for Global Contractor & Payroll Platform in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. Sansan has hosting regions: JP-Tokyo. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 10 July 2026
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