Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Zoho CRM vs Holm Security
CRM for SMB — Africa & India Focused · South Africa
NIS2 Cybersecurity Compliance
Holm Security
Critical Infrastructure & Mid-Market IT · European Union
Visit Holm Security →Specification Matrix
| Metric | Zoho CRM | Holm Security |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $14/mo | Custom pricing |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/minBetter | 60 req/min |
| Target Country | South Africa | European Union |
| Category | CRM | NIS2 Cybersecurity Compliance |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, POPIA, SOC2 | NIS2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CIS Controls, DORA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, IN-Central | EU-North, EU-West |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 4 listed |
Zoho CRM — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Best value CRM for South African companies — ZAR pricing available
- ✓Zia AI: sales predictions, anomaly detection, next best time to contact
- ✓POPIA-compliant: data residency and DPA options for ZA companies
- ✓Free tier: 3 users, core CRM features
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, Zoho CRM or Holm Security?+
Holm Security uses custom pricing. Zoho CRM starts at $14/mo. Contact Holm Security directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Zoho CRM and Holm Security list?+
Both list GDPR in their vendor documentation. Zoho CRM additionally lists POPIA, SOC2. Holm Security additionally lists NIS2, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, DORA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Zoho CRM or Holm Security list POPIA as a supported compliance framework?+
Zoho CRM 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. Holm Security 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 — Zoho CRM or Holm Security?+
Zoho CRM has a higher documented API rate limit at 100 req/min versus Holm Security at 60 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Zoho CRM and Holm Security support?+
Zoho CRM lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, IN-Central. Holm Security lists hosting regions: EU-North, EU-West. For data residency requirements in South Africa, 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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