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Vanta

Automated security and compliance platform

$7500
Starting price
4.6/5
G2 rating
3
Pricing plans
2018
Founded

Quick verdict

Vanta is built for growing teams and mid-market companies who need solid security & compliance capabilities. Users consistently rate it highly against competitors like Drata. There is no free plan, so you need to be fairly sure it fits before committing.

Vanta automates SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and other compliance frameworks, continuously monitoring your infrastructure and helping you pass audits faster. Popular with SaaS companies needing enterprise compliance.

What we like

  • Fastest path to SOC 2
  • Extensive integrations
  • Continuous monitoring
  • Strong enterprise adoption

Watch out for

  • Expensive
  • Pricing lacks transparency
  • Can have false positives in monitoring

Key features

SOC 2 automationISO 27001HIPAA complianceContinuous monitoringVendor risk managementSecurity trainingAudit prep

Who should use Vanta?

If you are a Solo / freelancer...

At $7500/mo, it is a real investment for a solo operator. Consider a free alternative first, then switch when you outgrow it.

If you are a 5-person startup...

For a team of five, expect to pay roughly $37500/mo on the Starter plan. That is a significant line item for a startup budget.

If you are a 50+ person company...

You will likely need the Growth plan or above. At this scale, check the security training and audit prep capabilities — they matter more as teams grow.

Pricing: the honest take

Starting at $7500/mo with no free tier, Vanta is positioned for buyers who already know they need this category of tool. The Starter plan is premium for the security & compliance market.

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Top Vanta alternatives

Drata Automated compliance and security platform
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Secureframe Fast compliance automation for SOC 2, ISO 27001 and more
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Sprinto Compliance automation for cloud-native startups
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Our verdict

Vanta is a top-rated security & compliance tool with 3 pricing plans. Starting at $7500/mo, it is priced for growing teams. If the watch-outs above are dealbreakers, see the alternatives below.

Vanta: frequently asked questions

Is Vanta free?

No — Vanta does not have a free plan. Pricing starts at $7500/mo.

How much does Vanta cost?

Vanta has 3 plans. Paid plans start at $7500/mo. See full pricing →

What are the best alternatives to Vanta?

Top alternatives include Drata, Secureframe, Sprinto. See full comparison →