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Workiva vs Salesforce
Listed Companies & Enterprise Finance · European Union
ESG & Sustainability Reporting
Workiva
Listed Companies & Enterprise Finance · European Union
Visit Workiva →Specification Matrix
| Metric | Workiva | Salesforce |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | $25/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 120 req/min | 1000 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | European Union | Global |
| Category | ESG & Sustainability Reporting | CRM |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | CSRD, ESRS, GRI, TCFD, SEC Climate Rule, ISSB | GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, SOC2, ISO27001, FedRAMP |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East |
| Native Integrations | 6 listed | 7 listedBetter |
Workiva — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓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
Salesforce — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓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
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Workiva or Salesforce?+
Workiva uses custom pricing. Salesforce starts at $25/mo. Contact Workiva directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Workiva and Salesforce list?+
Workiva additionally lists CSRD, ESRS, GRI, TCFD, SEC Climate Rule, ISSB. Salesforce additionally lists GDPR, CCPA, POPIA, SOC2, ISO27001, FedRAMP. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Workiva or Salesforce list POPIA as a supported compliance framework?+
Salesforce lists POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) as a supported compliance framework per its vendor documentation. VektorIndex has not independently verified this claim. South African organisations should request the vendor's current Data Processing Agreement and confirm data residency settings before processing personal information. Workiva does not list POPIA as a supported compliance framework in its public documentation. Contact the vendor to confirm their position before processing South African personal information.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Workiva or Salesforce?+
Salesforce has a higher documented API rate limit at 1000 req/min versus Workiva at 120 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Workiva and Salesforce support?+
Workiva lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. Salesforce lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. For data residency requirements in European Union, 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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