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Deel vs Holm Security
Global Contractor & Payroll Platform · Global
NIS2 Cybersecurity Compliance
Holm Security
Critical Infrastructure & Mid-Market IT · European Union
Visit Holm Security →Specification Matrix
| Metric | Deel | Holm Security |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $49/mo | Custom pricing |
| API Rate Limit | 150 req/minBetter | 60 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | European Union |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | NIS2 Cybersecurity Compliance |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, SOC2, CCPA, POPIA | NIS2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CIS Controls, DORA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast | EU-North, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 4 listed |
Deel — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Hire and pay contractors/employees in 150+ countries legally
- ✓South Africa EOR (Employer of Record) service available
- ✓Built-in contract templates per jurisdiction
- ✓Automated tax withholding and year-end compliance
Holm Security — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓First vulnerability management platform with NIS2 compliance module
- ✓Combined network + web app + API scanning in one platform
- ✓Automated NIS2 Article 21 risk assessment reports
- ✓Continuous monitoring with 24-hour incident detection SLA
- ✓Swedish-headquartered — native EU data residency
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Deel or Holm Security?+
Holm Security uses custom pricing. Deel starts at $49/mo. Contact Holm Security directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Deel and Holm Security list?+
Both list GDPR in their vendor documentation. Deel additionally lists SOC2, CCPA, POPIA. Holm Security additionally lists NIS2, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, DORA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Deel or Holm Security list POPIA as a supported compliance framework?+
Deel 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. Holm Security 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 — Deel or Holm Security?+
Deel has a higher documented API rate limit at 150 req/min versus Holm Security at 60 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Deel and Holm Security support?+
Deel lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. Holm Security lists hosting regions: EU-North, EU-West. For data residency requirements in Global, 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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