Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Deel vs Tenable One
Global Contractor & Payroll Platform · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Deel | Tenable One |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $49/moBetter | $4167/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 150 req/min | 300 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | NIS2 Cybersecurity Compliance |
| Compliance | 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
- ✓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
- ✓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
What is cheaper, Deel or Tenable One?+
Deel starts at $49/mo, which is lower than Tenable One at $4167/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Deel or Tenable One?+
Both support SOC2. Deel additionally supports GDPR, CCPA, POPIA. Tenable One additionally supports NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, NIST CSF.
Is Deel or Tenable One compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Deel supports POPIA compliance. Tenable One does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Deel or Tenable One?+
Tenable One has a higher API rate limit at 300 requests per minute. Deel: 150 req/min. Tenable One: 300 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Deel is evaluated for Global Contractor & Payroll Platform in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. Tenable One has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 3 July 2026
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