Axonaut vs Salesforce
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Salesforce? Here's how Axonaut compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Axonaut. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
CRM, invoicing, project and business management in one tool
Cloud-based CRM platform for sales, service, marketing, and more.
Headquarters
🇫🇷 FR
🇺🇸 US · 1999
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available in Frankfurt on request or specific plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, BSI C5
Price from
€34.99/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Gmail, Outlook, PrestaShop, Shopify, WooCommerce +10
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, DocuSign, QuickBooks +3
Where each one wins
Axonaut
Strengths
- +All-in-one business suite with CRM, quotes, invoicing, expenses and payment tracking in a single workflow
- +Intuitive interface with quick learning curve for core tasks like contact management and invoicing
- +Reduces manual work via invoice reminders, shared customer histories and expense tracking
- +Responsive support through chat and ticketing systems
- +Cost-effective for businesses using multiple modules under one subscription
Limitations
- −Pricing can feel steep for solo users or very small businesses needing only invoicing
- −Limited depth in reporting, dashboards and document customization
- −Pre-accounting focus with manual work required for bank reconciliation and recurring transactions
Salesforce
Strengths
- +Highly scalable for enterprises
- +Extensive customization options
- +Strong ecosystem with AppExchange
- +Reliable uptime and performance
Limitations
- −Steep learning curve for new users
- −High cost for small businesses
- −Complex setup and configuration
- −Limited transparency in subprocessors
Data residency & compliance
Axonaut
Salesforce
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available in Frankfurt on request or specific plans.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, BSI C5
Pricing
Axonaut
- Standard €69.99/month no commitmentAll features included · 15-day free trial
- Discounted from €34.99/month 3-year commitmentAll features included · 15-day free trial
Pricing varies based on commitment period. Exact billing details not fully confirmed.
Salesforce
No published pricing we could verify.
Pricing is custom and available on request via the Salesforce website.
Features
Axonaut
- CRM and Sales
- Centralized contact and customer records, Sales follow-up and pipeline management, Quotes, sales documents and electronic signature, Appointment booking
- Invoicing and Payments
- Invoices and credit notes, Online invoice payment, Automated reminders for unpaid invoices
- Expenses and Accounting
- Expense and receipt management with OCR, Accounting exports and connections to accounting software, Free access for the accountant
- Projects and Time Tracking
- Project management and task tracking, Time tracking, Project-linked ticket handling
- Cash Flow and Banking
- Cash-flow monitoring, Connected business account, Banking reconciliation
Salesforce
- Core CRM
- Lead and opportunity management, Contact and account tracking, Customizable dashboards, Activity and task automation
- Data & Security
- Role-based access control, Field-level encryption, Audit trails, Compliance with GDPR
- Integration & Extensibility
- REST and SOAP APIs, AppExchange marketplace, Custom objects and fields, Third-party app integrations
- Analytics & Reporting
- Custom report builder, Real-time analytics, Forecasting tools, AI-driven insights
- Collaboration
- Chatter for team communication, File and document sharing, Mobile access, Team workspaces