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Shopify vs Holm Security
E-Commerce Developers · South Africa
NIS2 Cybersecurity Compliance
Holm Security
Critical Infrastructure & Mid-Market IT · European Union
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| Metric | Shopify | Holm Security |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $29/moBetter | $416/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 2 req/min | 60 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | South Africa | European Union |
| Category | E-Commerce Platform | NIS2 Cybersecurity Compliance |
| Compliance | GDPR, CCPA, PCI-DSS | NIS2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CIS Controls, DORA |
| Hosting Regions | US, EU, AU | EU-North, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 7 listedBetter | 4 listed |
Shopify — Key Specs
- ✓Storefront API supports headless commerce with any frontend framework
- ✓Checkout extensibility via UI Extensions — no more checkout.liquid hacks
- ✓Built-in ZAR currency support and PayFast/Peach Payments gateway integration
- ✓Webhooks for 50+ event types with automatic retry on delivery failure
Holm Security — Key Specs
- ✓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
What is cheaper, Shopify or Holm Security?+
Shopify starts at $29/mo, which is lower than Holm Security at $416/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Shopify or Holm Security?+
Both support GDPR. Shopify additionally supports CCPA, PCI-DSS. Holm Security additionally supports NIS2, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, DORA.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Shopify or Holm Security?+
Holm Security has a higher API rate limit at 60 requests per minute. Shopify: 2 req/min. Holm Security: 60 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for South Africa?+
Shopify is evaluated for E-Commerce Developers in South Africa with hosting regions: US, EU, AU. Holm Security has hosting regions: EU-North, EU-West. For data residency in South Africa, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 3 July 2026
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