Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Personio vs Tenable One
European SMB HR Platform · European Union
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Personio | Tenable One |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $4/mo | Custom pricing |
| API Rate Limit | 80 req/min | 300 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | European Union | Global |
| Category | HR & Recruiting AI | NIS2 Cybersecurity Compliance |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, SOC2 | NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC2, CIS Controls, NIST CSF |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West, EU-Central | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 5 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
Tenable One — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓44,000+ customers globally — largest vulnerability management install base
- ✓Covers OT/ICS systems — critical for NIS2 essential services
- ✓AI-powered attack path analysis predicts what attackers will target next
- ✓Pre-built NIS2 and DORA compliance dashboards
- ✓Integrates with 200+ security tools
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Personio or Tenable One?+
Tenable One uses custom pricing. Personio starts at $4/mo. Contact Tenable One directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Personio and Tenable One list?+
Both list SOC2 in their vendor documentation. Personio additionally lists GDPR. Tenable One additionally lists NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, NIST CSF. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Personio or Tenable One?+
Tenable One has a higher documented API rate limit at 300 req/min versus Personio at 80 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Personio and Tenable One support?+
Personio lists hosting regions: EU-West, EU-Central. Tenable One lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. 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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