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Salesforce vs Workiva
Enterprise Sales Teams · Global
ESG & Sustainability Reporting
Workiva
Listed Companies & Enterprise Finance · European Union
Visit Workiva →Specification Matrix
| Metric | Salesforce | Workiva |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/moBetter | $2500/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 1000 req/minBetter | 120 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | European Union |
| Category | CRM | ESG & Sustainability Reporting |
| Compliance | GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, SOC2, ISO27001, FedRAMP | CSRD, ESRS, GRI, TCFD, SEC Climate Rule, ISSB |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| 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
Workiva — Key Specs
- ✓Only platform connecting ESG data directly to financial reporting
- ✓SOC1/SOC2 Type II auditor-ready export formats
- ✓Pre-built ESRS (CSRD) and GRI taxonomy templates
- ✓Real-time collaboration with version control for audit defence
- ✓Trusted by 6,000+ enterprises including 75% of Fortune 500
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Salesforce or Workiva?+
Salesforce starts at $25/mo, which is lower than Workiva at $2500/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Salesforce or Workiva?+
Salesforce additionally supports GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, SOC2, ISO27001, FedRAMP. Workiva additionally supports CSRD, ESRS, GRI, TCFD, SEC Climate Rule, ISSB.
Is Salesforce or Workiva compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Salesforce supports POPIA compliance. Workiva does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Salesforce or Workiva?+
Salesforce has a higher API rate limit at 1000 requests per minute. Salesforce: 1000 req/min. Workiva: 120 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. Workiva has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 3 July 2026
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