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Duck Creek Technologies vs Salesforce Sales Cloud
Insurance Core Systems Platform · United States
Insurance Software
Duck Creek Technologies
Insurance Core Systems Platform · United States
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| Metric | Duck Creek Technologies | Salesforce Sales Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | $25/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 80 req/min | 1000 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | United States | Global |
| Category | Insurance Software | CRM |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | SOC2, ISO27001, NAIC | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO27001, CCPA, POPIA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, US-West, EU-West | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedTie | 6 listedTie |
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
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, Duck Creek Technologies or Salesforce Sales Cloud?+
Duck Creek Technologies uses custom pricing. Salesforce Sales Cloud starts at $25/mo. Contact Duck Creek Technologies directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Duck Creek Technologies and Salesforce Sales Cloud list?+
Both list SOC2, ISO27001 in their vendor documentation. Duck Creek Technologies additionally lists NAIC. Salesforce Sales Cloud additionally lists GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, POPIA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Duck Creek Technologies 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. 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 — Duck Creek Technologies or Salesforce Sales Cloud?+
Salesforce Sales Cloud has a higher documented API rate limit at 1000 req/min versus Duck Creek Technologies at 80 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Duck Creek Technologies and Salesforce Sales Cloud support?+
Duck Creek Technologies lists hosting regions: US-East, US-West, EU-West. Salesforce Sales Cloud lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. For data residency requirements in United States, 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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