UpGuard is a third-party risk management and security-ratings platform. It monitors vendors, external attack surface and cyber risk. It is not a compliance certification platform.

Does UpGuard help with ISO 27001?

UpGuard can provide vendor-risk information that supports parts of an ISO 27001 programme, but it does not build or operate the ISMS, manage the full control set or prepare the organisation for certification.

Does UpGuard help with SOC 2?

UpGuard does not run the SOC 2 readiness and evidence-management process. Organisations pursuing SOC 2 need a compliance platform or a separate implementation approach.

How much does UpGuard cost?

Basic vendor monitoring starts around $5,000 per year, while enterprise plans can exceed $30,000 as vendor counts and modules increase.

What is the difference between UpGuard and Vanta?

UpGuard focuses on third-party risk and external security ratings. Vanta focuses on compliance automation and continuous control monitoring. Hicomply focuses on certification, ISMS depth and continuous audit readiness with implementation support included.

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UpGuard is built for vendor risk monitoring and external security ratings. It does not get you certified. If ISO 27001, SOC 2, NHS DSPT, DORA or another certification is the goal, you need a compliance platform.

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	UpGuardStandard physical
Compliance approach	Third-party vendor risk monitoring, attack-surface scanning and security ratings. It is not a certification platform.	Compliance by design — software plus dedicated lead-implementer. Designed for all controls across a business not just technical.
ISO 27001 depth	Does not manage the ISO 27001 certification process.	ISMS-native: automated Statement of Applicability and dynamic mapping across all controls.
Native integrations	API, ServiceNow and Jira integrations focus on vendor data rather than ISMS evidence.	Agentless integrations across HR, ticketing, file storage, IDP and wider business tools customers use.
Frameworks live	Not applicable: UpGuard is not a framework certification tool.	15 Tier 1 frameworks live, plus ISO 27701 and ISO 22301 quick-to-activate and custom options available. See full coverage below.
Cloud monitoring	External attack-surface scanning.	Deliberate non-feature. Pulls AWS Security Hub / Azure Defender output as evidence rather than duplicating monitoring — the tools you already pay for stay in place.
Non-IT controls (people, physical, suppliers)	Not applicable.	First-class workflow covering the 63% non-technical controls of ISO27001.
Implementation support	G2 reviews report 6+ months for full enterprise deployment.	Dedicated lead ISO implementer included on every plan. Same person across the full lifecycle.
Continuous audit readiness	Not applicable: UpGuard does not run compliance audits.	Controls Monitor: three automated tests (procedures, documents, evidence), live audit-readiness score, rolling internal audit across the ISMS.
Pricing transparency	Starts around $5K for basic vendor monitoring and can exceed $30K for enterprise plans.	Flat-pricing on frameworks for unlimited users. Multi-year and start-up discounts. Flexible pricing that works for you, no hidden surprises.
Audit pass rate	Not applicable: UpGuard does not run audits.	100% - a process outcome, not an automation claim.

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Framework	UpGuard	Hicomply
ISO 27001	N/A	✓ Native
SOC 2	N/A	✓ Full
NIST CSF	N/A	✓ Full
GDPR	N/A	✓ Full
UK GDPR & DPA 2018	N/A	✓ Native
ePrivacy Directive	N/A	✓ Full
PCI DSS	N/A	✓ Full
ISO 42001 (AI)	N/A	✓ Full
NHS DSPT	N/A	✓ Full
DORA	N/A	✓ Full
CAF	N/A	✓ Full
Cyber Essentials / CE Plus	N/A	✓ Full
ISO 9001 (quality)	N/A	✓ Full
ISO 14001 (environmental)	N/A	✓ Full
ISO 45001 (safety)	N/A	✓ Full
ISO 27701 (privacy)	N/A	Tier 2 — quick to activate
ISO 22301 (business continuity)	N/A	Tier 2 — quick to activate

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Audit pass rate

Frameworks live

Per-seat fees

300+

Agentless integrations

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UpGuard monitors vendor risk. Hicomply gets organisations certified and keeps them audit-ready.

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Whether you're in the market for a compliance platform or migrating from UpGuard, we map what you have, reuse what still stands, and get you audit-ready in 4-12 weeks with a lead ISO implementer.

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We review your current scope, active frameworks, evidence collected, audit status and renewal timeline.

We map what’s already done

We identify control overlap, reusable evidence, framework gaps and the shortest clean route into Hicomply.

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Your named lead ISO implementer guides the migration, closes gaps and gets Controls Monitor running for year-round readiness.

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What teams say when compliance stops being a scramble

750 days

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.

Lucy J

People Operation Manager

750 days

"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."

James K.

Senior Management

Mid-market (51-1000 employees)

750 days

“The things that we've seen this product and service deliver has far exceeded what we originally thought we would get from it."

James K.

Senior Management

Mid-market (51-1000 employees)

183 days

FormusPro achieved ISO 27001 certification in under six months. Less than half the typical timeline predicted by other providers.

James K.

Senior Management

Mid-market (51-1000 employees)

750 days

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.

Leroy V.

IT Service Manager

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

750 days

Hicomply delivers a refreshingly streamlined experience in compliance management… What truly sets them apart is their outstanding support.

Alan S.

Director

Small-Business (≤ 50 emp.)

750 days

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.

Garrett C.

Operations Manager

Small-Business (≤ 50 emp.)

Over 50% reduction

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.

James K.

Senior Management

Mid-market (51-1000 employees)

750 days

I have found Hicomply to be incredibly useful as a platform for a new company… it has taken the stress out of our hands.

Eva K.

Consultant (Internal)

Small-Business (≤ 50 emp.)

750 days

Organization at its finest. A great sorting system—I can easily find new articles that I need to review with a click.

Verified User in Marketing & Advertising

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

183 days

FormusPro achieved ISO 27001 certification in under six months. Less than half the typical timeline predicted by other providers.

James K.

Senior Management

Mid-market (51-1000 employees)

750 days

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.

Leroy V.

IT Service Manager

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

750 days

Very interactive, not boring at all. It’s straight to the point and teaches you things in an interactive way.

Adil J.

D365 Developer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

750 days

Hicomply delivers a refreshingly streamlined experience in compliance management… What truly sets them apart is their outstanding support.

Alan S.

Director

Small-Business (≤ 50 emp.)

Easy to use and straightforward for confirming you’ve read the necessary documents. The dashboard lets you see what your direct reports have completed.

Verified User in Computer Software

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

750 days

Possibly the most helpful feature about Hicomply is the UI itself—user-friendly and easy to use without over-complicating things.

Dimitris T.

Senior Software Consultant

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

750 days

Hicomply has helped our business automate and simplify our compliance… No more checking shared drives or the intranet.

John M.

Managing Director

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

750 days

Great app for ISO implementation and auditing—task managing, informative dashboard, intuitive to implement.

Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

750 days

Easy way to track compliance learning. A simple product that makes keeping up to date with policy changes simple.

Gareth L.

Lead Software Engineer

Small-Business (≤ 50 emp.)

750 days

“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.”

James K.

Senior Management

Mid-market (51-1000 employees)

750 days

Hicomply is particularly user-friendly for someone unfamiliar with this type of software… It’s making us more organised.

Jo S.

Office & Finance Manager

Small-Business (≤ 50 emp.)

750 days

Very interactive, not boring at all. It’s straight to the point and teaches you things in an interactive way.

Adil J.

D365 Developer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

750 days

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.

Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

750 days

Easy way to track compliance learning. A simple product that makes keeping up to date with policy changes simple.

Gareth L.

Lead Software Engineer

Small-Business (≤ 50 emp.)

Flat, honest pricing as you expand

Hicomply — No surprises.

Three published tiers

Essentials / Professional / Enterprise.

Unlimited users

Included on every plan.

Transparent, per framework pricing

Flat, framework-based pricing.

Dedicated lead ISO implementer

Included on every plan.

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.

When compliance teams switch

A clear verdict for buyers comparing speed with ISO depth and support.

Why teams choose Hicomply

ISO 27001, SOC 2 and 15 live frameworks.
Integrated risk register mapped to controls.
Audit-ready in 4-12 weeks.
Dedicated lead ISO implementer included.
100% audit pass rate.
Flat pricing with unlimited users.

Frequently asked questions about Hicomply

Straight answers on pricing, implementation support, frameworks and audit readiness.

Is Hicomply only for ISO 27001?

No. Hicomply supports 15 Tier 1 frameworks, including ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF, GDPR, ISO 42001, DORA, NHS DSPT, CAF, Cyber Essentials and the ISO 9001 family. Teams can map controls once and reuse that work across the frameworks they need.

What does Hicomply mean by flat pricing?

Hicomply pricing is designed around published tiers, unlimited users and multi-year discounts. The goal is to avoid per-seat penalties, per-framework tolls and renewal surprises as your organisation grows.

Does Hicomply include implementation support?

Yes. A dedicated lead ISO implementer is included on every plan. Hicomply is software plus practitioner support, not a self-service tool that leaves your team alone with the audit.

How does Hicomply keep teams audit-ready after certification?

Controls Monitor runs three automated tests across procedures, documents and evidence, then gives teams a live audit-readiness score. That supports rolling internal audit work instead of a last-minute scramble before recertification.

How is Hicomply different from document-first ISMS tools?

Hicomply combines rigorous ISMS structure with modern automation, cross-framework mapping, AI-assisted workflows and clear dashboards. It is built for people, process, physical and technical controls, not only policy storage.

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