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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Rippling vs Sansan
Global HR & Payroll Platform · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Rippling | Sansan |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/mo | CustomBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 200 req/minBetter | 100 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Japan |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | CRM |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, ISO27001 | APPI, ISO27001 |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast | JP-Tokyo |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 4 listed |
Rippling — Key Specs
- ✓Unified platform: HR, payroll, IT, spend management
- ✓Global payroll in 50+ countries including South Africa
- ✓Automated compliance for multi-country employment law
- ✓SCIM provisioning, SSO, SOC 2 Type II
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, Rippling or Sansan?+
Sansan starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Rippling at $8/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Rippling or Sansan?+
Both support ISO27001. Rippling additionally supports SOC2, GDPR, CCPA. Sansan additionally supports APPI.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Rippling or Sansan?+
Rippling has a higher API rate limit at 200 requests per minute. Rippling: 200 req/min. Sansan: 100 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Rippling is evaluated for Global HR & 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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