Vanta fits
Fast SOC 2 teams
Best for US SaaS teams under 200 employees. The priority is fast SOC 2. The stack is AWS heavy. The team can run a self serve platform. Vanta's AWS tests, 400+ integrations and customer recognition do useful work here.
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Audit-ready in months, audit-ready every month after that. 100% audit pass rate. Multi-framework breadth (15 frameworks live including SOC 2, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, GDPR). Dedicated lead ISO implementer included on every plan, no per-framework toll.
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| VantaStandard physical |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance approach | Cloud control monitoring + evidence collection. Best-in-class for cloud-native SaaS where the primary need is continuous AWS / Azure / GCP configuration monitoring. | Compliance by design — software plus dedicated lead-implementer consulting. Designed for all 93 ISO 27001:2022 controls, not just the 34 technical. |
| ISO 27001 depth | Supported, but SOC 2 is the primary framework. SoA and ISO control mapping flagged as 'severely lacking' by switchers. | ISMS-native: automated Statement of Applicability, dynamic mapping across all 93 controls. |
| Native integrations | 400+ — broader catalogue, primarily cloud-infrastructure-weighted. | 300+ agentless across HR, ticketing, file storage, IDP and the business tools customers actually run. |
| Frameworks live | 46 frameworks per Vanta rep. Does not include NHS DSPT, DORA, CAF, Cyber Essentials, ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001, ISO 22301. | 15 Tier 1 frameworks live, plus ISO 27701 and ISO 22301 quick-to-activate. See full coverage below. |
| Cloud monitoring | 138 AWS tests (69 ISO-applicable). Real depth on cloud-native infrastructure. | 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) | IT-centric. Non-tech controls handled as documentation upload, not first-class workflow. | First-class workflow for the 63% of ISO 27001 that isn't technical — organisational, people, and physical controls. |
| Implementation support | Self-serve base plan. Experts on higher tiers. Implementation consultants typically referred out at extra cost. | Dedicated lead ISO implementer included on every plan, not capped at four weeks. Same person across the full lifecycle. |
| Continuous audit readiness | Continuous monitoring runs hourly. Cloud-config drift focused, not ISMS-level rolling audit. | Controls Monitor: three automated tests (procedures, documents, evidence), live audit-readiness score, rolling internal audit. |
| Time to audit-ready | SOC 2 Type I marketed as 2–4 weeks. Vanta rep walked back to 2–3 months realistic on April 2026 demo. | ~3 months: 1 month setup, 2 months evidence collection. |
| Pricing transparency | Not published. April 2026 demo rep declined to quote on call. Buyer-reported: Growth $15K–$50K, Enterprise $80K+ with multi-year auto-renewal. | Flat-priced based on frameworks, unlimited users, multi-year and startup discounts. No renewal surprises, no hidden modules. |
| Audit pass rate | Not published. | 100% — a process outcome, not an automation claim. |
| G2 sentiment | 4.6/5 from 2,352 verified reviews. 351+ pricing / contract / renewal mentions in top 5 cons — uniquely dominant in the eight-vendor set. | 4.5/5 from 151 verified reviews. Zero pricing, contract, renewal or support complaints in top 5 cons. |
See all 15 frameworks compared
| Framework | Vanta | Hicomply |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 27001 | ✓ | ✓ Native |
| SOC 2 | ✓ | ✓ Full |
| NIST CSF | ✓ | ✓ Full |
| GDPR | ✓ | ✓ Full |
| UK GDPR & DPA 2018 | Implied via GDPR | ✓ Native |
| ePrivacy Directive | ✗ | ✓ Full |
| PCI DSS | ✓ | ✓ Full |
| ISO 42001 (AI) | ✓ | ✓ Full |
| NHS DSPT | ✗ | ✓ Full |
| DORA | ✗ | ✓ Full |
| CAF | ✗ | ✓ Full |
| Cyber Essentials / CE Plus | ✗ | ✓ Full |
| ISO 9001 (quality) | ✗ | ✓ Full |
| ISO 14001 (environmental) | ✗ | ✓ Full |
| ISO 45001 (safety) | ✗ | ✓ Full |
| ISO 27701 (privacy) | ✗ | Tier 2 — quick to activate |
| ISO 22301 (business continuity) | ✗ | Tier 2 — quick to activate |
100%
Audit pass rate
15
Frameworks live
0
Pricing complaints (G2 top 5)
300+
Agentless integrations
Trusted by Compliance, IT, and InfoSec Teams in Organisations Worldwide.
Why teams choose Hicomply over Vanta
Three reasons buyers switch — backed by audit outcomes, not adjectives.
Switching from Vanta?
You do not need to throw away the Vanta work already completed. We map what you have, reuse what still stands, and get you audit-ready in 4-12 weeks with a named lead ISO implementer.
1
Tell us where you are
We review your current Vanta scope, active frameworks, evidence collected, audit status and renewal timeline.
2
We map what’s already done
We identify control overlap, reusable evidence, framework gaps and the shortest clean route into Hicomply.
3
You’re audit-ready in 4-12 weeks
Your named lead ISO implementer guides the migration, closes gaps and gets Controls Monitor running for year-round readiness.
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Start your migration call
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)
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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.
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.”
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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.)
Pricing — flat, transparent, all in.
Vanta — Pricing not published
Pricing not published
April 2026 demo rep declined to quote on call.
Reported price ladder
Drata-rep-reported ladder: $15K → $18K → ~$8K.
Buyer-reported Growth
$15K-$50K.
Buyer-reported Enterprise
$80K+ once risk and additional frameworks are added.
Multi-year auto-renewal
Multi-year auto-renewal terms standard.
Vanta G2 pricing signal
351+ pricing/contract mentions in the top 5 cons across 2,350+ G2 reviews.
Hicomply — Flat. Transparent. All in.
Three published tiers
Essentials / Professional / Enterprise.
Unlimited users
Included on every plan.
All 15 Tier 1 frameworks
No module-by-module add-ons. No per-framework toll.
Dedicated lead ISO implementer
Included on every plan.
Discounts without renewal surprises
Multi-year + startup discounts (10% / 15% / sub-30 employees + sub-£1M turnover). No auto-renewal escalation.
Hicomply G2 pricing signal
Zero pricing, contract, renewal or support complaints in Hicomply’s G2 top 5.
When Vanta makes sense
A clear verdict for buyers comparing speed with ISO depth and support.
Hicomply fits
ISO depth at scale
Best for teams with 30 to 1,000 employees. ISO 27001 is the primary framework. More frameworks are coming next. The team wants a dedicated practitioner included instead of referred out.
Switchers come for
Why teams switch
Full Statement of Applicability automation. All 93 ISO 27001 controls mapped. Flat pricing with unlimited users. Dedicated lead ISO implementer on every plan. UK regulatory depth for UK and EU buyers. Multi framework breadth for US buyers.
Frequently asked questions about Vanta
Planning an audit? These will help.
For anything else, just ask.
What is Vanta?
Vanta is a trust management platform best known for cloud control monitoring and SOC 2 evidence collection. It publishes 400+ integrations, and the April 2026 research notes 138 AWS tests and strong recognition among US SaaS companies.
How much does Vanta cost?
Vanta does not publish pricing. In an April 2026 demo, the rep declined to quote on the call. Buyer-reported ranges from the same research put Growth plans at $15K-$50K and Enterprise at $80K+ once risk and additional frameworks are added.
Does Vanta support ISO 27001?
Vanta supports ISO 27001. The comparison research still positions Vanta as SOC 2-first, with switchers citing ISO 27001 mapping and Statement of Applicability functionality as reasons to move. Hicomply is designed around all 93 ISO 27001:2022 controls.
Does Vanta support DORA or NHS DSPT?
The framework coverage review lists DORA and NHS DSPT as Vanta gaps. Hicomply has both in its 15 Tier 1 live frameworks, alongside CAF, Cyber Essentials, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
Does Vanta work for UK companies?
Yes, especially for cloud-native teams prioritizing SOC 2 and cloud monitoring. UK and EU buyers should also weigh local regulatory coverage, UK-hosted data, UK-based consulting, and frameworks such as DORA, NHS DSPT, CAF and Cyber Essentials.
What are the problems with Vanta?
The main issues raised in the comparison research are pricing opacity, pricing and contract inflexibility in G2 themes, SOC 2-first orientation, and cloud-monitoring depth that does not cover the full non-technical ISO workload. Vanta's cloud-native strength is real; it just does not fit every buyer.
Is Hicomply cheaper than Vanta?
We do not position Hicomply as the cheapest option. The wedge is commercial transparency: flat pricing, unlimited users, all frameworks in every tier, dedicated lead ISO implementer included, no module-by-module add-ons and no per-framework toll.
Can I switch from Vanta to Hicomply?
Yes. The Vanta migration playbook is simple: tell us where you are, we map what's already done, and you are audit-ready in 4-12 weeks with a named lead ISO implementer. You do not need to throw away the Vanta work already completed.
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Sources and methodology: comparison claims are based on G2 review themes captured 23 April 2026, public pricing pages, April 2026 vendor demos, and Hicomply’s 13,015-call Gong analysis.
