--- title: "Apideck vs Kombo" description: "Apideck is the Kombo alternative for building integrations at scale." url: "https://www.apideck.com/alternatives/kombo-dev" section: "Alternatives" updated: "2026-10-23T02:50:28.623Z" tags: ["Alternatives", "Kombo"] --- # Apideck vs Kombo Apideck is the Kombo alternative for building integrations at scale. HR plus everything else. Apideck covers HRIS and ATS alongside Accounting, CRM, File Storage, and ERP behind one unified API. - Competitor: Kombo - Apideck connectors: 200+ - Apideck unified APIs live today: Accounting, ATS, CRM, File Storage, HRIS, Lead, SMS, Customer Support, Ecommerce, Issue Tracking, ERP - Full comparison matrix: https://www.apideck.com/alternatives - Scoring methodology: https://www.apideck.com/alternatives/methodology - HTML page: https://www.apideck.com/alternatives/kombo-dev ## Compare Apideck with Kombo | Feature | Apideck | Kombo | | --- | --- | --- | | Supported APIs | Accounting, ATS, CRM, File Storage, HRIS, +6 more | HRIS, ATS, Payroll, LMS, Assessment | | Technology | Unified API | Unified API | | Supported connectors | 200+ | 250+ | | CRUD operations | Yes | Yes | | Data freshness | Real-time ⚡️ | Configurable sync | | Raw Data | Yes | No | | Pricing model | Pay per consumer | Annual + per-customer | | Pricing range | $$ | $$$ | | Free plan | No | Sandbox only | | Trial | Yes | No | | Custom field mappings | Yes | Yes | | Custom integration UI | Yes | No | | Node.js SDK | Yes | Yes | | PHP SDK | Yes | No | | Python SDK | Yes | Yes | | .NET SDK | Yes | No | | CLI | Yes | No | | Hosting regions | EU | EU, US, Canada | | Region selection | No | Per-account | | VPC / self-hosted | No | No | | Certifications | SOC 2 Type II, GDPR | SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR | | Integrations marketplace | Yes | No | | Custom OAuth credentials | Yes | No | | OSS code samples | Yes | No | | Public OpenAPI specs | Yes | Yes | | Data caching | Data minimization | Data sync | | llms.txt for AI agents | Yes | Yes | | Hosted MCP server (AI agents) | Yes | No | | Agent templates | Agent guides | No | | Data Scopes (field-level control) | Yes | Yes | | Webhooks | Virtual + Native | Virtual + Native | | Proxy API (passthrough) | Yes | Yes | | API Explorer | Yes | No | | MCP Explorer | Yes | No | | Logs | Yes | Yes | | Token Migration | Self-serve (import API) | - | | Connector Prioritization | Yes | - | | Slack Support | Yes | Yes | ## Highlights - 200+ connectors across 8 categories - Real-time data, not scheduled sync - Public pricing, no quote required - SOC 2 Type II + GDPR ## Unified APIs - [Accounting](https://www.apideck.com/accounting-api) - [ATS](https://www.apideck.com/ats-api) - [CRM](https://www.apideck.com/crm-api) - [File Storage](https://www.apideck.com/file-storage-api) - [HRIS](https://www.apideck.com/hris-api) - [Lead](https://www.apideck.com/lead-api) - [SMS](https://www.apideck.com/sms-api) - [Customer Support](https://www.apideck.com/customer-support-api) - [Ecommerce](https://www.apideck.com/ecommerce-api) - [Issue Tracking](https://www.apideck.com/issue-tracking-api) - [ERP](https://www.apideck.com/erp-api) ## Use cases ### Kombo - One-click apply (ATS) - Employee onboarding & offboarding - User provisioning & deprovisioning - Cybersecurity training compliance - Compensation analytics - Background checks - B2B fintech HRIS access ### Apideck - Accounts payable automation - Accounts receivable automation - Bill pay automation - Invoicing automation - Business lending & underwriting - Bank feeds & reconciliation - Expense management - Employee onboarding & offboarding - Corporate gifting - CRM data sync - ATS / candidate sourcing - File storage & document automation - Issue tracking & ticketing - E-commerce order sync - FP&A & financial reporting - AI agents (MCP) ## Frequently asked questions ### How is Apideck different from Kombo? Kombo is HR-focused — HRIS, ATS, Payroll, and LMS. Apideck covers HRIS and ATS plus Accounting, CRM, File Storage, Issue Tracking, ERP, and more. If you integrate across multiple departments, Apideck is the broader fit. ### How does Apideck pricing compare to Kombo? Apideck publishes pricing publicly and charges per consumer. Kombo charges a fixed annual platform fee plus a variable per-customer connection fee, which scales with customer count. ### Which HR systems does Apideck support? Apideck supports HRIS and ATS connectors including Workday, BambooHR, ADP Workforce Now, SAP SuccessFactors, Personio, Greenhouse, Lever, and many more — alongside non-HR categories. ### How long does it take to migrate from Kombo to Apideck? Most teams migrate in days. Apideck provides token migration, SDKs in Node.js, Python, PHP, .NET, Java, and Go, a public OpenAPI spec, and Slack-based migration support. ### Is Apideck SOC 2 Type II compliant? Yes. Apideck is SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant. Kombo is also SOC 2 Type II certified. ### Where is Apideck data hosted? Apideck hosts customer data in the EU. Apideck does not persist third-party data, which is preferred by EU customers with strict GDPR requirements. ### Does Apideck support real-time HR data? Yes. Apideck reads HR data in real time and supports both native and virtual webhooks for change events. ## Vendor-neutral buyer's guide - [Read the unified API buyer's guide](https://www.apideck.com/resources/unified-api-buyers-guide): a vendor-neutral walkthrough of build vs. buy, pricing models, and how to evaluate Kombo against the rest of the category. ## Deep dives on Kombo and the unified API space - [Best unified API platforms for developers and SaaS teams](https://www.apideck.com/blog/best-unified-api-platforms-for-developers-and-saas-teams)