Vanta Alternatives
While Vanta is the market leader, it may not be the perfect fit for every team. Whether you're looking for deeper automation, lower pricing, or better auditor flexibility, these top-rated alternatives provide compelling options for 2026.
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Drata
$8,000+/year starting
Secureframe
$7,000+/year starting
Sprinto
$6,000+/year starting
Thoropass
$18,000+/year starting
Raphael N
Head of Compliance Strategy
Raphael leads go-to-market compliance strategy for high-growth SaaS and AI teams. With over a decade of experience across Big Four firms and fintech startups, he specializes in translating complex SOC 2 requirements into automated, engineering-friendly workflows.
Selection checklist
- 1.Auditor Flexibility: Does the tool force you to use their auditors, or can you bring your own?
- 2.Integration Depth: Does the tool just read your settings, or can it actually help remediate issues?
- 3.Framework Breadth: How easily can you add ISO 27001, HIPAA, or GDPR later?
- 4.Customer Support: Do you get a dedicated compliance manager or just a ticketing system?
Why teams switch from Vanta
Drata
Best for: High-growth startups
Key strength: Deep automation & Auto-pilot
Secureframe
Best for: Ease of use & Speed
Key strength: Highly rated UX
Sprinto
Best for: Cost-conscious SaaS
Key strength: Efficiency & Low overhead
Thoropass
Best for: All-in-one audit + platform
Key strength: Audit certainty
How to evaluate alternatives
- 1.Auditor Flexibility: Does the tool force you to use their auditors, or can you bring your own?
- 2.Integration Depth: Does the tool just read your settings, or can it actually help remediate issues?
- 3.Framework Breadth: How easily can you add ISO 27001, HIPAA, or GDPR later?
- 4.Customer Support: Do you get a dedicated compliance manager or just a ticketing system?
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Vanta alternatives?
Top Vanta alternatives in 2026 include Drata, Secureframe, Sprinto. The best choice depends on your company size, budget, and specific compliance requirements. See our detailed comparison above.
What is cheaper than Vanta?
Several Vanta alternatives offer lower starting prices. Budget-friendly options typically start at $3,000-$5,000/year for smaller teams. See our pricing comparison to find options within your budget.
Why switch from Vanta?
Common reasons to explore Vanta alternatives include: pricing concerns, missing features, integration limitations, or changing compliance needs. Our comparison helps you evaluate if switching makes sense for your situation.
How do I choose between Vanta alternatives?
Key factors: 1) Your compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA), 2) Company size and budget, 3) Required integrations, 4) Implementation timeline, 5) Support quality. Our comparison matrix above helps evaluate these factors.
About RiscLens
Our mission is to provide transparency and clarity to early-stage technology companies navigating the complexities of SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) compliance.
Who we serve
Built specifically for early-stage and growing technology companies—SaaS, fintech, and healthcare tech—preparing for their first SOC 2 audit or responding to enterprise customer requirements.
What we provide
Clarity before commitment. We help teams understand realistic cost ranges, timeline expectations, and common gaps before they engage auditors or expensive compliance vendors.
Our Boundaries
We do not provide legal advice, audit services, or certifications. Our assessments support internal planning—they are not a substitute for professional compliance guidance.
SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is a voluntary compliance standard for service organizations, developed by the AICPA, which specifies how organizations should manage customer data based on the Trust Services Criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
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