Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Greenhouse vs SimplePay
Applicant Tracking System · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Greenhouse | SimplePay |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $6000/mo | $2/moBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/minBetter | 100 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | South Africa |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | HR & Payroll |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, NYC LL144 | POPIA, SARS-compliant |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West | ZA |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 2 listed |
Greenhouse — Key Specs
- ✓Best-in-class structured hiring methodology
- ✓Scorecard system reduces hiring manager subjectivity
- ✓SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, CCPA compliant
- ✓Integrates with 300+ HR tools
SimplePay — Key Specs
- ✓Cheapest PAYE-compliant payroll in SA
- ✓SARS eFiling automated
- ✓R2/employee/month pricing
- ✓Bulk payslip distribution
- ✓Cloud-based — no install needed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Greenhouse or SimplePay?+
SimplePay starts at $2/mo, which is lower than Greenhouse at $6000/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Greenhouse or SimplePay?+
Greenhouse additionally supports SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, NYC LL144. SimplePay additionally supports POPIA, SARS-compliant.
Is Greenhouse or SimplePay compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
SimplePay supports POPIA compliance. Greenhouse does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Greenhouse or SimplePay?+
Greenhouse has a higher API rate limit at 100 requests per minute. Greenhouse: 100 req/min. SimplePay: 100 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Greenhouse is evaluated for Applicant Tracking System in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. SimplePay has hosting regions: ZA. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 26 June 2026
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