Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Personio vs Ironclad
European SMB HR Platform · European Union
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Personio | Ironclad |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $4/mo | Custom pricing |
| API Rate Limit | 80 req/minTie | 80 req/minTie |
| Target Country | European Union | Global |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | Legal Software |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, SOC2 | CCPA, GDPR, ISO27001, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West, EU-Central | US-East, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedTie | 6 listedTie |
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
Ironclad — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓AI contract review cuts legal review time by 80%
- ✓Workflow automation for contract approvals
- ✓SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, ISO 27001
- ✓Used by Asana, LinkedIn, Dropbox, GoFundMe
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Personio or Ironclad?+
Ironclad uses custom pricing. Personio starts at $4/mo. Contact Ironclad directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Personio and Ironclad list?+
Both list GDPR, SOC2 in their vendor documentation. Ironclad additionally lists CCPA, ISO27001. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Personio or Ironclad?+
Both Personio and Ironclad have the same documented API rate limit of 80 requests per minute. Verify current limits on each vendor's developer documentation.
Which data hosting regions do Personio and Ironclad support?+
Personio lists hosting regions: EU-West, EU-Central. Ironclad lists hosting regions: US-East, 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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