Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Personio vs Osano
European SMB HR Platform · European Union
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Personio | Osano |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $4/moBetter | $49/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 80 req/min | 100 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | European Union | South Africa |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | Privacy & Compliance |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, SOC2 | POPIA, GDPR, CCPA |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West, EU-Central | US |
| 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
Osano — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Easiest POPIA consent banner setup
- ✓Cookie compliance in 5 minutes
- ✓Cheaper than OneTrust for SMEs
- ✓Vendor risk scoring built-in
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Personio or Osano?+
Personio starts at $4/mo, which is lower than Osano at $49/mo. Verify current pricing on each vendor's website.
Which compliance frameworks do Personio and Osano list?+
Both list GDPR in their vendor documentation. Personio additionally lists SOC2. Osano additionally lists POPIA, CCPA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Personio or Osano list POPIA as a supported compliance framework?+
Osano lists POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) as a supported compliance framework per its vendor documentation. VektorIndex has not independently verified this claim. South African organisations should request the vendor's current Data Processing Agreement and confirm data residency settings before processing personal information. Personio does not list POPIA as a supported compliance framework in its public documentation. Contact the vendor to confirm their position before processing South African personal information.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Personio or Osano?+
Osano has a higher documented API rate limit at 100 req/min versus Personio at 80 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Personio and Osano support?+
Personio lists hosting regions: EU-West, EU-Central. Osano lists hosting regions: US. 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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