Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Greenhouse vs Salesforce
Applicant Tracking System · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Greenhouse | Salesforce |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $6000/mo | $25/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 1000 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | CRM |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, NYC LL144 | GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, SOC2, ISO27001, FedRAMP |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East |
| Native Integrations | 6 listed | 7 listedBetter |
Greenhouse — Key Specs
- ✓Best-in-class structured hiring methodology
- ✓Scorecard system reduces hiring manager subjectivity
- ✓SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, CCPA compliant
- ✓Integrates with 300+ HR tools
Salesforce — Key Specs
- ✓Einstein AI forecasting surfaces at-risk deals before they slip
- ✓AppExchange has 7,000+ certified B2B integrations
- ✓POPIA and GDPR data governance controls built into Org settings
- ✓Customisable objects and flows handle any sales process complexity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Greenhouse or Salesforce?+
Salesforce starts at $25/mo, which is lower than Greenhouse at $6000/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Greenhouse or Salesforce?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR, CCPA. Greenhouse additionally supports NYC LL144. Salesforce additionally supports POPIA, ISO27001, FedRAMP.
Is Greenhouse or Salesforce compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Salesforce supports POPIA compliance. Greenhouse does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Greenhouse or Salesforce?+
Salesforce has a higher API rate limit at 1000 requests per minute. Greenhouse: 100 req/min. Salesforce: 1000 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Greenhouse is evaluated for Applicant Tracking System in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. Salesforce has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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