Target-CRM vs Salesforce
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Salesforce? Here's how Target-CRM compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Target-CRM. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
CRM and ERP for sales, invoicing and inventory
Cloud-based CRM platform for sales, service, marketing, and more.
Headquarters
🇧🇪 BE
🇺🇸 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
No
ISO 27001, BSI C5
Price from
€19/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
No
No
Integrations
Peppol, Horus, WinBooks, Sage BOB, Ponto (Isabel) +8
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, DocuSign, QuickBooks +3
Where each one wins
Target-CRM
Strengths
- +Straightforward interface and workflows for managing customer records and leads
- +Cost-effective pricing starting at ₹750 per user per month
- +Quick and professional vendor support for setup and customization
- +Core sales functions like pipeline tracking, deal management, and task handling
- +Customer-specific price lists for tailored sales processes
Limitations
- −Mobile app usability needs improvement
- −UI may appear dated
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
Target-CRM
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
No
ISO 27001, BSI C5
Pricing
Target-CRM
- Light €19 HT/month per monthCentralized CRM and sales tools · Quotes, invoicing, and payments
- Pro €29 HT/user/month per user / monthAll Light features · Inventory and purchasing · Projects and work planning
- Dedicated server €200 HT/month per monthAdditional hosting option · On top of selected plan
Initial installation is a one-time quote. Prices exclude VAT.
Salesforce
No published pricing we could verify.
Pricing is custom and available on request via the Salesforce website.
Features
Target-CRM
- CRM and sales
- Centralized customer and contact records, Interaction history and sales pipeline, Shared calendar, dashboards, and tasks, Customer portal
- Quotes, invoicing and payments
- Quotes, orders and invoices, Peppol e-invoice sending and receiving, Payment tracking and overdue reminders, QR-code payments
- Inventory and purchasing
- Product and item management with variants, Pricing and quantity discounts, Real-time stock across multiple depots and stores, Suppliers and purchasing
- Projects and work planning
- Gantt and Kanban views, Team task assignment, Timesheets, Room or vehicle reservations
- HR and attendance
- Smartphone clock-in, Leave and absence management, Approval workflows, Worker records
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