Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Monday.com vs Salesforce
Logistics & Supply Chain · South Africa
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Monday.com | Salesforce |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $9/moBetter | $25/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 60 req/min | 1000 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | South Africa | Global |
| Category | Project Management | CRM |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, ISO27001, SOC2, CCPA | GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, SOC2, ISO27001, FedRAMP |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AU | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East |
| Native Integrations | 6 listed | 7 listedBetter |
Monday.com — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Column-level data encryption at rest and in transit
- ✓Flexible workflow automation with 200+ actions per board
- ✓Native integration with SAP and Oracle NetSuite
- ✓ISO 27001 certified data processing
Salesforce — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓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
Which is lower-priced, Monday.com or Salesforce?+
Monday.com starts at $9/mo, which is lower than Salesforce at $25/mo. Verify current pricing on each vendor's website.
Which compliance frameworks do Monday.com and Salesforce list?+
Both list GDPR, ISO27001, SOC2, CCPA in their vendor documentation. Salesforce additionally lists POPIA, FedRAMP. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Monday.com or Salesforce list POPIA as a supported compliance framework?+
Salesforce 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. Monday.com 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 — Monday.com or Salesforce?+
Salesforce has a higher documented API rate limit at 1000 req/min versus Monday.com at 60 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Monday.com and Salesforce support?+
Monday.com lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AU. Salesforce lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. For data residency requirements in South Africa, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 7 August 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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