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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/moBetter | $416/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 150 req/minBetter | 60 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | European Union |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | NIS2 Cybersecurity Compliance |
| Compliance | 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
- ✓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
- ✓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, Deel or Holm Security?+
Deel starts at $49/mo, which is lower than Holm Security at $416/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Deel or Holm Security?+
Both support GDPR. Deel additionally supports SOC2, CCPA, POPIA. Holm Security additionally supports NIS2, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, DORA.
Is Deel or Holm Security compliant with South Africa's POPIA?+
Deel supports POPIA compliance. Holm Security does not list POPIA as a supported framework.
Which has a higher API rate limit — Deel or Holm Security?+
Deel has a higher API rate limit at 150 requests per minute. Deel: 150 req/min. Holm Security: 60 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. Holm Security has hosting regions: EU-North, EU-West. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 3 July 2026
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