If your compliance system is a 10,000-row spreadsheet, a Jira project with 400 tickets and a folder called 'Audit FINAL v7', you already know how this ends. Hicomply replaces the DIY stack with one platform — every control, every policy, every person, every framework. Audit-ready in 4–12 weeks.
| The DIY stackSpreadsheets · Jira / Confluence · shared drives |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance setup & approach | Manually build your asset register across folders and files, then manage compliance through spreadsheets, Word docs, Jira tickets and scattered drives. | Answer a simple onboarding questionnaire and Hicomply creates a structured asset register for review and editing — one audit-readiness platform, expert support included. |
| ISO 27001 depth | Consultant-dependent: the quality of the implementation equals the quality of whoever built the spreadsheet. | ISMS-native: automated Statement of Applicability and dynamic mapping across all 93 ISO 27001 controls, not just the technical. |
| Native integrations | None. Manual screenshots, file hunting and email forwarding. Jira tracks the task — not the control it satisfies or the evidence behind it. | 300+ agentless integrations across HR, ticketing (including Jira), file storage, IDP and email. Evidence is mapped to the applicable controls. |
| Frameworks live | One workbook per framework; cross-referencing between them is manual and lossy. | 15 Tier 1 frameworks live, plus ISO 27701 and ISO 22301 quick to activate — mapped once, reused across all. |
| Cloud monitoring | Manual screenshots and file hunting. | Pulls AWS Security Hub and Azure Defender output as evidence rather than duplicating tools you already pay for. |
| Non-IT controls (people, physical, suppliers) | Manual cross-referencing across documents, spreadsheets and memory. | First-class workflow for the 63% of ISO 27001 that isn't technical. |
| Implementation support | External consultants at £15K–£80K plus ongoing dependency — or Reddit and hope. | Unlimited expert support and a named Hicomply specialist on every plan — no paid consultancy marketplace or per-hour billing. |
| Continuous audit readiness | A point-in-time scramble before each annual audit. Evidence is collected retrospectively across multiple systems. | Controls Monitor tests procedures, documents and evidence, with a live readiness score and rolling internal audit. AI-powered Evidence Suggestion feature launching soon, transforming evidence collection so you remain audit-ready, all the time. |
| Time to audit-ready | 6–12 months from scratch. | ~3 months typical (1 month setup, 2 months evidence collection); 4–12 weeks range. |
| Pricing transparency | 'Free' — then £30K–£150K+ across consultants, staff time and audit fees. | Flat-priced, unlimited users, multi-year and startup discounts. No auto-renewal escalation or hidden modules. |
| Audit pass rate | Variable: evidence gaps and version drift create audit risk. | 100% — a process outcome, not an automation claim. |
| G2 sentiment | The spreadsheet has no G2 page. That's the comparison. | Check out Hicomply’s G2 reviews |
| Framework | The DIY stack | Hicomply |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 27001 | Another workbook | ✓ Native |
| SOC 2 | Another workbook | ✓ Full |
| NIST CSF | Another workbook | ✓ Full |
| GDPR | Another workbook | ✓ Full |
| UK GDPR & DPA 2018 | Another workbook | ✓ Native |
| ePrivacy Directive | Another workbook | ✓ Full |
| PCI DSS | Another workbook | ✓ Full |
| ISO 42001 (AI) | Another workbook | ✓ Full |
| NHS DSPT | Another workbook | ✓ Full |
| DORA | Another workbook | ✓ Full |
| CAF | Another workbook | ✓ Full |
| Cyber Essentials / CE Plus | Another workbook | ✓ Full |
| ISO 9001 (quality) | Another workbook | ✓ Full |
| ISO 14001 (environmental) | Another workbook | ✓ Full |
| ISO 45001 (safety) | Another workbook | ✓ Full |
| ISO 27701 (privacy) | Another workbook | Tier 2 — quick to activate |
| ISO 22301 (business continuity) | Another workbook | Tier 2 — quick to activate |
Audit pass rate
Frameworks live
Per-seat fees
Agentless integrations
Most compliance is coordination, not documents — and spreadsheets can't chase people. Hicomply gives every policy, control and task an owner, a due date and an audit trail, so you maintain visibility of who's accountable, for what, and by when.
Three reasons teams retire the spreadsheet — backed by numbers, not adjectives.
Your existing work comes with you. We review it, map it into Hicomply and keep what still stands.
Hicomply has completely transformed the way that we manage our ISO27001 certification. We purchased Hicomply a few months before our re-certification was due. Zoe worked with us to set up everything up and show us how to use the platform most efficiently. She has been an amazing support to myself and my colleague as we navigated through this process.
"Implementing Hicomply has streamlined our compliance processes, making it more efficient to manage and maintain our ISO certifications. The platform's intuitive design and comprehensive features have been instrumental in enhancing our operational excellence."
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“The things that we've seen this product and service deliver has far exceeded what we originally thought we would get from it."
FormusPro achieved ISO 27001 certification in under six months. Less than half the typical timeline predicted by other providers.
Hicomply stands out with its intuitive interface and a truly streamlined approach to compliance management. The automation of tedious tasks has saved our team countless hours.
Hicomply delivers a refreshingly streamlined experience in compliance management… What truly sets them apart is their outstanding support.
From start to finish, the service and engagement from Hicomply has been fantastic… Whenever we had any questions, the team were always on hand to offer advice.
Hicomply has reduced our compliance preparation time by over 50%, ensuring we’re always audit-ready. It’s a game-changer for maintaining trust with clients.
I have found Hicomply to be incredibly useful as a platform for a new company… it has taken the stress out of our hands.
Organization at its finest. A great sorting system—I can easily find new articles that I need to review with a click.
FormusPro achieved ISO 27001 certification in under six months. Less than half the typical timeline predicted by other providers.
Hicomply stands out with its intuitive interface and a truly streamlined approach to compliance management. The automation of tedious tasks has saved our team countless hours.
Very interactive, not boring at all. It’s straight to the point and teaches you things in an interactive way.
Hicomply delivers a refreshingly streamlined experience in compliance management… What truly sets them apart is their outstanding support.
Easy to use and straightforward for confirming you’ve read the necessary documents. The dashboard lets you see what your direct reports have completed.
Possibly the most helpful feature about Hicomply is the UI itself—user-friendly and easy to use without over-complicating things.
Hicomply has helped our business automate and simplify our compliance… No more checking shared drives or the intranet.
Great app for ISO implementation and auditing—task managing, informative dashboard, intuitive to implement.
Easy way to track compliance learning. A simple product that makes keeping up to date with policy changes simple.
“The real benefit of Hicomply, as far as I’m concerned, is twofold: the software and the personnel. It’s an all-encompassing tool that consolidated everything and enabled us to deliver on our commitments with confidence.”
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Hicomply is particularly user-friendly for someone unfamiliar with this type of software… It’s making us more organised.
Very interactive, not boring at all. It’s straight to the point and teaches you things in an interactive way.
Easy to use and straightforward for confirming you’ve read the necessary documents. The dashboard lets you see what your direGreat app for ISO implementation and auditing—task managing, informative dashboard, intuitive to implement.ct reports have completed.
Easy way to track compliance learning. A simple product that makes keeping up to date with policy changes simple.
The DIY route has no invoice — just $40,000–$200,000+ of consultant fees, audit fees and staff time arriving later in disguise, plus the risk of the whole program living in one person's head.
Three published tiers
Essentials / Professional / Enterprise.
Unlimited users
Included on every plan.
Transparent, per framework pricing
Flat, framework-based pricing.
Dedicated lead ISO implementer
See program readiness for customers and the board.
No renewal surprises
Multi-year options with discounts.
Hicomply G2 pricing signal
Zero pricing, contract, renewal or support complaints in Hicomply’s G2 top 5.
A clear verdict for buyers comparing speed with ISO depth and support.
Straight answers on spreadsheets, Jira, cost, audit readiness and migration.
The DIY route typically runs $40,000–$200,000+ in total: consultant fees, audit fees and substantial staff time. Hicomply replaces most of that with flat platform pricing — unlimited users and expert support included.
See how flat pricing, unlimited users and expert support turn compliance from a season of panic into a state of readiness. You only have to delete the spreadsheet once.
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