Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Deel vs Tenable One
Global Contractor & Payroll Platform · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Deel | Tenable One |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $49/mo | Custom pricing |
| API Rate Limit | 150 req/min | 300 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | NIS2 Cybersecurity Compliance |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, SOC2, CCPA, POPIA | NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC2, CIS Controls, NIST CSF |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 5 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
Tenable One — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓44,000+ customers globally — largest vulnerability management install base
- ✓Covers OT/ICS systems — critical for NIS2 essential services
- ✓AI-powered attack path analysis predicts what attackers will target next
- ✓Pre-built NIS2 and DORA compliance dashboards
- ✓Integrates with 200+ security tools
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Deel or Tenable One?+
Tenable One uses custom pricing. Deel starts at $49/mo. Contact Tenable One directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Deel and Tenable One list?+
Both list SOC2 in their vendor documentation. Deel additionally lists GDPR, CCPA, POPIA. Tenable One additionally lists NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, NIST CSF. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Deel or Tenable One 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. Tenable One 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 Tenable One?+
Tenable One has a higher documented API rate limit at 300 req/min versus Deel at 150 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Deel and Tenable One support?+
Deel lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. Tenable One lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. 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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