Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Workday HCM vs Salesforce Sales Cloud
Enterprise Human Capital Management · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Workday HCM | Salesforce Sales Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $150000/mo | $25/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 120 req/min | 1000 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | CRM |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, ISO27001, NYC LL144 | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO27001, CCPA, POPIA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 6 listed |
Workday HCM — Key Specs
- ✓Single platform for HR, payroll, finance — eliminates integration hell
- ✓EEOC, SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR compliance frameworks built-in
- ✓Machine learning for attrition prediction and workforce planning
- ✓Pre-built connectors to 600+ enterprise systems
Salesforce Sales Cloud — Key Specs
- ✓Market leader: 20%+ CRM market share
- ✓Einstein AI: lead scoring, opportunity forecasting, next best action
- ✓AppExchange: 5,000+ third-party integrations
- ✓SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA compliant
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Workday HCM or Salesforce Sales Cloud?+
Salesforce Sales Cloud starts at $25/mo, which is lower than Workday HCM at $150000/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Workday HCM or Salesforce Sales Cloud?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, ISO27001. Workday HCM additionally supports NYC LL144. Salesforce Sales Cloud additionally supports HIPAA, POPIA.
Is Workday HCM or Salesforce Sales Cloud compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Salesforce Sales Cloud supports POPIA compliance. Workday HCM does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Workday HCM or Salesforce Sales Cloud?+
Salesforce Sales Cloud has a higher API rate limit at 1000 requests per minute. Workday HCM: 120 req/min. Salesforce Sales Cloud: 1000 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Workday HCM is evaluated for Enterprise Human Capital Management in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. Salesforce Sales Cloud has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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