Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Salesforce vs Notion
Enterprise Sales Teams · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Salesforce | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/mo | $10/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 1000 req/minBetter | 100 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | CRM | Project Management |
| Compliance | GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, SOC2, ISO27001, FedRAMP | SOC2, GDPR, ISO27001 |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East | US-East, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 6 listed |
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
Notion — Key Specs
- ✓Notion AI: write, summarise, translate, analyse — embedded in docs
- ✓Database, wiki, project management — replaces 5 tools
- ✓SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, ISO 27001 compliant
- ✓GDPR DPA available — EU data residency on Business tier
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Salesforce or Notion?+
Notion starts at $10/mo, which is lower than Salesforce at $25/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Salesforce or Notion?+
Both support GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001. Salesforce additionally supports CCPA, POPIA, FedRAMP.
Is Salesforce or Notion compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Salesforce supports POPIA compliance. Notion does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Salesforce or Notion?+
Salesforce has a higher API rate limit at 1000 requests per minute. Salesforce: 1000 req/min. Notion: 100 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Salesforce is evaluated for Enterprise Sales Teams in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. Notion has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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