Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Sansan vs Pipedrive
Japanese Enterprise Sales Teams · Japan
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Sansan | Pipedrive |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | $14/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/minTie | 100 req/minTie |
| Target Country | Japan | Global |
| Category | CRM | CRM |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | APPI, ISO27001 | GDPR, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | JP-Tokyo | EU-West, US-East |
| Native Integrations | 4 listed | 6 listedBetter |
Sansan — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓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
Pipedrive — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Simplest sales pipeline management — visual drag-and-drop
- ✓AI Sales Assistant: win probability and next action recommendations
- ✓GDPR compliant — EU data residency available
- ✓Best price/feature ratio in CRM category
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Sansan or Pipedrive?+
Sansan uses custom pricing. Pipedrive starts at $14/mo. Contact Sansan directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Sansan and Pipedrive list?+
Sansan additionally lists APPI, ISO27001. Pipedrive additionally lists GDPR, SOC2. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Sansan or Pipedrive?+
Both Sansan and Pipedrive have the same documented API rate limit of 100 requests per minute. Verify current limits on each vendor's developer documentation.
Which data hosting regions do Sansan and Pipedrive support?+
Sansan lists hosting regions: JP-Tokyo. Pipedrive lists hosting regions: EU-West, US-East. For data residency requirements in Japan, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 29 August 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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