TeamLeader vs Salesforce
Last updated August 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Salesforce? Here's how TeamLeader compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: TeamLeader. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Belgian CRM and agency software for SMEs — all-in-one sales, projects and invoicing with EU hosting.
not established
Headquarters
🇧🇪 BE
No
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
not established
Certifications
No
not established
Price from
€37.50/mo
not established
Free plan
No
not established
Open Source
No
not established
Ratings
OMR 4/5 (16) · G2 4.3/5 (54) · CAPTERRA 4.2/5 (45) · GETAPP 4.3/5 (9) · TRUSTPILOT 4.25/5 (12) · TRUSTRADIUS 6/100 (3,217)
No
Integrations
Exact Online, Google Calendar, Outlook, Mailchimp, Slack +7
not established
We have not yet completed our own research on Salesforce; rows above show only what we can evidence. Check the vendor for specifics.
Where each one wins
TeamLeader
Strengths
- +Clean, intuitive interface with minimal learning curve for quick team adoption
- +Step-by-step onboarding guidance and training resources simplify setup
- +14-day free trial and professional support services ease implementation
- +Unified platform combining CRM, project management, invoicing, and ticketing
- +Real-time visibility into sales pipelines, project timelines, and financials
- +Native integrations with accounting systems like Exact Online and QuickBooks
- +Mobile apps extend functionality for on-the-go access
- +Transparent pricing model with pay-for-features approach for SMBs
Limitations
- −Limited customization options for fields, templates, and dashboard layouts
- −Time tracking and automation workflows lack intuitiveness and complexity
- −Restricted third-party app integration and additional costs for add-ons
Salesforce
Review sentiment not yet compiled.
Data residency & compliance
TeamLeader
Salesforce
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
DPA
not established
not established
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
No
No
Pricing
TeamLeader
- SMART €37.50 per month (flat rate)CRM, sales, and time tracking · Basic project management · Up to 5 users
- GROW €49.50 per month (flat rate)All SMART features · Advanced project management · Invoicing and expense tracking
- FLOW €67.50 per month (flat rate)All GROW features · Custom workflows and automation · Advanced reporting and analytics
Prices are flat rates per month, excluding VAT. Quarterly billing available at higher monthly rates (e.g., SMART at €60/month).
Salesforce
No published pricing we could verify.
Features
TeamLeader
- CRM & Sales
- Contact and company management with custom fields, Deal pipeline with drag-and-drop stages, Automated follow-ups and reminders, Email integration and tracking
- Project Management
- Task and subtask creation with deadlines, Kanban boards for visual workflows, Time tracking per task and project, Collaborative project planning
- Invoicing & Finance
- Customizable invoice templates, Automated recurring invoices, Expense tracking and reporting, Payment reminders and follow-ups
- Productivity & Automation
- Workflow automation for repetitive tasks, Calendar synchronization (Google, Outlook), Customizable dashboards, Team performance analytics
- Compliance & Security
- GDPR-compliant data processing, EU-based servers (Belgium), Role-based access control, Data encryption in transit and at rest
Salesforce
Feature breakdown not yet compiled.