Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Zoho CRM vs Tenable One
CRM for SMB — Africa & India Focused · South Africa
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Zoho CRM | Tenable One |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $14/mo | Custom pricing |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/min | 300 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | South Africa | Global |
| Category | CRM | NIS2 Cybersecurity Compliance |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | GDPR, POPIA, SOC2 | NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC2, CIS Controls, NIST CSF |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, IN-Central | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 5 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
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, Zoho CRM or Tenable One?+
Tenable One uses custom pricing. Zoho CRM starts at $14/mo. Contact Tenable One directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Zoho CRM and Tenable One list?+
Both list SOC2 in their vendor documentation. Zoho CRM additionally lists GDPR, POPIA. Tenable One additionally lists NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, NIST CSF. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Does Zoho CRM or Tenable One 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. Tenable One 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 Tenable One?+
Tenable One has a higher documented API rate limit at 300 req/min versus Zoho CRM at 100 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Zoho CRM and Tenable One support?+
Zoho CRM lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, IN-Central. Tenable One lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast. 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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