Merge vs. Kombo

Merge is the only unified API for scale and security

  • Merge’s Unified API is trusted by EU customers, battle-tested, and built for scale
  • Merge complies with the GDPR and offers enterprise-grade security features
  • Merge offers integrations and global support, including the EU
01.

Merge is built to scale with you

Merge is the only unified API trusted by Enterprise, with over $75M in funding and 200 integrations and counting.

Used by thousands of customers globally, Merge has built out infrastructure and support for every region including NA, EU, and APAC.

$75M

in capital raised from NEA, Accel, and Addition

200+

enterprise-ready, global integrations available through a single API

Chosen by hundreds of product leaders at companies like

EloomiOmnipresentPayhawkHofyStaffbaseTravelPerkHoxhunt
02.

Merge complies with the GDPR and other industry security standards

Merge is the only Unified API built with enterprise-grade security features, including the ability to extend our common models while also respecting the data access and privacy terms by redacting unused data

Data localization and transfer

Merge puts in place a DPA (data processing agreement) with all customers, whereby Merge commits to processing data transfers in accordance with GDPR’s Standard Contractual Clauses. In addition, Merge offers Customers control over where their data is stored.

EU tenants

If the customer selects our EU multi-tenant environment, data will only be stored in the EU in Stockholm.

Single-tenant environments

Single-tenant environments available for purchase as part of an annual plan if an additional level of security is desired. You receive your own servers and databases, and though Merge manages your data, it is fully separated from that of other Merge customers.

Data minimization

Merge offers several features that give Customers greater control over the data that is shared.

Scopes

Scopes offers the ability to request only the data models and fields that are needed.

Selective Sync

Selective Sync offers the ability to filter data for enabled models and fields; this functionality is dependent on third-party support for filters as well as Merge-provided filter coverage, which we are continuously expanding.

Redact unmapped data

Merge provides the ability to extend our common models while also respecting the data access and privacy terms your customers have agreed to by redacting unused data.

If you use another unified API provider, you have to choose between the following:

  • Limit your data to the providers' common model
  • Extend the providers' common model but face the potential risk of litigation, fines, customer churn, lost deals, etc. due to violating data terms

Data access and erasure

Merge offers several features that provide individuals with the means to control their personal data.

Data deletion via ignore endpoint

If someone has requested that their personal data not be transferred, this functionality allows you to ignore a specific data subject, while continuing to pull others.

Linked Account deletion

When a Linked Account is deleted, all data associated with that Linked Account is also deleted from Merge. Merge enables the deletion of a Linked Account in both the Merge Dashboard and also via API.

Accountability and compliance

Consistent with GDPR’s core value of Accountability, Merge keeps detailed records of data processing activities and implements appropriate security measures to protect data.

GDPR and ISO 27001

Audit trail

Merge offers Enterprise Customers access to our audit trail, which provides a record of activities and actions taken by users within Merge. Audit trail facilitates transparency and accountability across your operations. Merge is currently the only Unified API that offers this feature.

SSO with SAML

Merge is compatible with Single Sign-On (SSO) with Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), allowing organizations to control which of their internal users have access to the Merge dashboard and enforce organizational access policies.

Data Encryption

Merge encrypts all data at rest and in-transit. All our data is stored in AWS, and is encrypted using the AES-256 encryption algorithm. Data is not allowed to be stored on external media, and production data is never moved out of production environments. Additionally, we enforce strict access controls internally for customer data, including enforcing Purpose-based access control in addition to Role-based control for each instance of access to customer data. More details around our security and data protection policies are available at trust.merge.dev.

03.

Merge's Unified API offers
global integrations and support

Merge offers 200+ integrations across 7 different software categories. We’re continuously launching new integrations, with added focus on European providers as we scale globally.

Additionally, with offices in NYC, SF, and Berlin, receive instant support from our globally distributed team.

See why thousands of companies pick Merge to power their integrations

Feature comparison
Kombo
Unified API categories
7 categories
2 categories
API-based integrations for HRIS and ATS
95+ API integrations
63 API integrations
Comprehensive, normalized data for each integration across HRIS and ATS
27+ common models
8 common models
Authenticate and authorize integrations
Embedded link and URL-based link
Embedded link and URL-based link
Battle-tested by over 10,000 organizations
True
False
Customizable Merge Link
True
False
Transparent integration coverage
True
False
Audit Trail in Dashboard and via API
True
False
Read and write custom fields in Dashboard and via API
True
False
Supports passthrough data
All integrations
A few integrations
Ability to help you grow beyond EU
True
False
Automatic issue detection and fully searchable logs
True
Logs only
Top-tier support with ability to request new integrations
True
False
Delete individual data via API
True
False
Supports normalized SFTP and CSV uploads
True
False
Respects data redaction for raw data
True
False
Sync status for common models
True
True
Provides detailed guidance and support for your GTM teams to successfully bring your integrations to market
True
False
Support in multiple time zones (Berlin, NYC, SF)
True
False
Office in Berlin for support
True
True
Choose where your data is hosted
US, EU, and APAC multi-tenant, single-tenant
US & EU multi-tenant
Security assessments
SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and HIPAA
SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001

Discover why Merge is the leading unified API

Customers expect integrations to be table stakes.

Make integrations your competitive advantage

Merge integrates with more HRIS solutions that are popular in Europe than Kombo. Merge also offers more responsive and strategic support. They were clearly a better fit for us.

Akshay Palivela
Senior Product Manager, deskbird