Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Personio vs Holm Security
European SMB HR Platform · European Union
NIS2 Cybersecurity Compliance
Holm Security
Critical Infrastructure & Mid-Market IT · European Union
Visit Holm Security →Specification Matrix
| Metric | Personio | Holm Security |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $4/mo | Custom pricing |
| API Rate Limit | 80 req/minBetter | 60 req/min |
| Target Country | European Union | European Union |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | NIS2 Cybersecurity Compliance |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, SOC2 | NIS2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CIS Controls, DORA |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West, EU-Central | EU-North, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 4 listed |
Personio — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓All-in-one HR for European SMBs — payroll, recruiting, time tracking
- ✓GDPR-native: EU data residency, automated deletion, consent management
- ✓Strong German market with DATEV payroll integration
- ✓AI recruiting assistant launching 2026
Holm Security — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓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
Which is lower-priced, Personio or Holm Security?+
Holm Security uses custom pricing. Personio starts at $4/mo. Contact Holm Security directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Personio and Holm Security list?+
Both list GDPR in their vendor documentation. Personio additionally lists SOC2. Holm Security additionally lists NIS2, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, DORA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Personio or Holm Security?+
Personio has a higher documented API rate limit at 80 req/min versus Holm Security at 60 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Personio and Holm Security support?+
Personio lists hosting regions: EU-West, EU-Central. Holm Security lists hosting regions: EU-North, EU-West. For data residency requirements in European Union, 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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