Vanta

vanta.com
Legal Tech
1-2 Weeks

Automate compliance, manage risk, and accelerate trust with AI

How to Replace Vanta

Overview

Vanta is an agentic trust management platform that helps organizations automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust continuously. It supports 35+ leading compliance frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI, and GDPR, and serves 15,000+ customers from startups to enterprises.

Features

132 features across 22 categories

AI(10)

Agentic SearchAI

Search across policies, controls, frameworks, tests, and documents with AI assistance

AI Suggestions for Test MappingAI

AI-powered suggestions to map existing tests to custom controls

AI-Generated Code for Failing TestsAI

Automatically generate remediation code for failed compliance tests

AI-Powered Questionnaire AutomationAI

Automatically answer security questionnaires using AI

Automated Inherent Risk ScoringAIPremium

AI-powered automated inherent risk scoring for vendors

Chatbot for BuyersAIPremium

AI-powered chatbot to assist buyers with Trust Center inquiries

Control Mapping to PoliciesAI

AI-powered mapping of controls to existing policies

Evidence ChecksAI

AI-powered checks across policies, IRLs, and documents to ensure compliance readiness

Policy GenerationAI

AI-powered automatic generation of security policies

Vanta AI AgentAI

Guides through key compliance workflows and takes action on behalf of users, including search, evidence checks, policy generation, and SLA tracking

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Access Management(2)

Access Reviews

Automate system access review process to ensure right employees have access to right systems

Unlimited Customer Views and User SeatsPremium

Unlimited seats for customer access to Trust Center

Assessment(1)

Gap Assessment

Automated comprehensive assessment for specific frameworks that tests complete control sets and identifies gaps

Asset Management(2)

Asset InventoryPremium

Inventory of software, hardware, and custom resources

Inventory Management

Live, comprehensive inventory of all software, hardware, and custom resources with bulk attribute tagging

Automation(10)

Answer Questionnaires Based on TagsAIPremium

Automatically answer questionnaires based on product, region, industry tags

Auto-generation of Key Documents

Automatically generate required documents like SOC 2 System Description and ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability

Automated Access RequestPremium

Automate access request workflows for customers

Automated ComplianceAI

Automate evidence collection for 35+ leading compliance frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, and more without spreadsheets

Automated Tests Connected to Frameworks

Run automated vendor security tests mapped to compliance frameworks

Bulk Answering for SpreadsheetsPremium

Answer multiple questionnaires from spreadsheet imports

Bulk Policy ImportingAI

Import multiple policies at once to streamline setup

Evidence CollectionAI

Automated collection of evidence to support compliance audits

Questionnaire AutomationAI

Automate the process of filling out lengthy security questionnaires using AI and an answer library

Vanta Exchange and Automated Evidence GatheringPremium

Exchange vendor evidence and automatically gather compliance data from vendors

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Collaboration(2)

Auditor Portal

Allow auditors to log in and view audit state, review documents, and collaborate on evidence

Questionnaire CollaborationPremium

Collaborate on questionnaires with question assignment and commenting

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Compliance(6)

Advanced Control ManagementPremium

Advanced features for managing compliance controls

Complete Test Set for CIS BenchmarksPremium

Full test coverage for CIS Benchmarks

Controls

Hundreds of pre-built controls mapped to 20+ leading frameworks with option to create or import custom controls

Frameworks

20+ pre-built security and privacy frameworks including SOC2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA with option to create custom frameworks

Personnel Policy Acceptance Tracking

Track and report on employee policy acceptance

Pre-built Controls Library

Hundreds of pre-built controls mapped to 20+ leading compliance frameworks

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Configuration(12)

Adaptive Scoping

Dynamically adjust scoping based on compliance requirements

Custom DomainPremium

Use custom domain for Trust Center

Custom Fields for ControlsPremium

Add custom fields to control records

Custom Risk Scoring DimensionsPremium

Define custom dimensions for risk scoring

Custom Risk Scoring GroupsPremium

Group and organize custom risk scoring

Custom Scope for Resources

Define custom scope for resources, applications, devices, and employees

Custom SLAs

Define custom service level agreements for compliance tasks

Custom SLAs for Personnel TasksPremium

Define custom SLAs for personnel management tasks

Customization & BrandingPremium

Customize branding and appearance of Trust Center

Scoping

Easily scope out resources, applications, devices or employees not relevant for compliance

Showcase & Filter Information with Custom TagsPremium

Organize and filter Trust Center content with custom tags

WorkspacesPremium

Customize and manage compliance for multiple business units with separate Workspaces and reusable content

Documentation(3)

Centralized Knowledge BasePremium

Store and manage centralized knowledge base for questionnaire answers

Developer-Friendly IaC Test Remediation

Developer-friendly instructions for Infrastructure-as-Code test remediation

Documents

Central location for compliance documents and evidence with pre-built lists and auditor visibility

Integration(13)

APIs

Programmatic interaction with Vanta to automate and customize workflows and move data in/out of platform

Auditor API

API access for auditors to interact with Vanta platform

Bi-Directional CRM IntegrationsPremium

Integrate with Salesforce and HubSpot for two-way data sync

Bi-Directional Task Tracker Integration

Two-way sync with third-party task management tools

Custom Integration Development via APIPremium

Build custom integrations using Vanta APIs

DocuSign IntegrationPremium

Integrate with DocuSign for NDA sync and collection

Identity Provider Group ImportPremium

Import groups from identity provider

Integrations

300+ pre-built system integrations to automate 90%+ of compliance monitoring

Procurement Request IntegrationPremium

Integrate vendor assessments with procurement request workflows

Risk Register IntegrationPremium

Integrate vendor risk with central risk register

SCIMPremium

System for Cross-Domain Identity Management for automated user provisioning

TPRM Rest APIPremium

API for third-party risk management integration and automation

Vanta API Risk Endpoints

API endpoints for programmatic risk management

Monitoring(8)

Code Change Monitoring

Monitor code changes for compliance implications

Continuous Control and Test MonitoringPremium

Real-time monitoring of controls and tests in Trust Center

Continuous Controls Monitoring

Real-time monitoring of security controls via automated tests

Continuous GRCAI

Move beyond point-in-time assessments with continuous controls monitoring, real-time alerts, and integrated risk management

Continuous Monitoring and AlertingPremium

Continuously monitor vendor risk and alert on changes

Custom Monitoring TestsPremium

Create and deploy custom automated compliance tests

Event Logs

Track all events and activities within the Vanta platform

Vanta Device MonitorPremium

Monitor devices for encryption, lockscreen, and antivirus status

Notifications(3)

Automated Notifications for Failed Tests

Automatically notify teams when tests fail

Notifications

Auto-notify owners via email or Slack when failed tests or non-compliance areas are identified

User Subscription to UpdatesPremium

Allow users to subscribe to compliance and security updates

Policy Management(1)

Policies

Leverage dozens of pre-built security policies or create custom ones in a central location with automated acceptance tracking

Reporting(18)

Advanced ReportingPremium

Customizable reports with six reporting options and advanced insights

Basic Reporting

Generate basic compliance and audit reports

Customize Standard ReportsPremium

Customize standard reports to match specific needs

Filter Reports

Filter reports by various dimensions and criteria

Personnel ReportPremium

Report on personnel compliance and task completion

Policy Change SummariesAI

Automated summaries of policy changes for stakeholders

Program Overview Report

High-level overview report of entire compliance and risk program

Questionnaire Automation ReportPremium

Report on questionnaire automation progress and metrics

Reporting

Executive-level and product/capability-level reporting to measure, manage, and report on compliance and risk

Risk Assessment Report

Generate risk assessment reports

Risk DashboardPremium

Visualize risk metrics and status in dashboard

Risk ReportPremium

Generate comprehensive risk reports

ROI ReportingPremium

Report on return on investment and business value

Share Reports

Share compliance reports with stakeholders

TPRM ReportingPremium

Report on third-party risk management metrics and status

Trust Center AnalyticsPremium

Analytics and insights for Trust Center usage and engagement

Trust Center ReportPremium

Generate reports on Trust Center activity and engagement

Vendors ReportPremium

Report on vendor risk status and metrics

Risk Management(9)

Import Existing Risk Scenarios

Import existing risk scenarios and treatment plans

Multiple Risk RegistersPremium

Create and maintain multiple risk registers

Pre-built Risk Library

Pre-built library of common risk scenarios and suggested controls

Remediation Plans for Residual RiskPremium

Create remediation plans tailored to residual vendor risk

Risk AssessmentPremium

Automate and accelerate risk assessment process with risk scenario library, workflows, and reporting

Risk ManagementPremium

Comprehensive risk assessment and management with customization, dashboards, and reporting

Risk Register

Central register of identified risks

Risk Treatment Plans

Develop and track risk treatment plans

Vendor Risk ManagementAI

Fast, continuous, and complete vendor reviews with Vanta AI to stay ahead of new threats and save time

Security(11)

Access Management

Manage user access and permissions within the platform

Advanced Access ManagementPremium

Enhanced access control and management features

Custom Role-Based Access ControlsPremium

Create unlimited custom roles for granular access control

Granular Document Access ControlPremium

Fine-grained control over which documents customers can access

Identity Provider-Controlled ScopingPremium

Use identity provider groups to control scoping

Pre-built Role-Based Access Controls

Predefined roles for quick setup of access controls

Roles-Based Access Control

Use pre-built or create unlimited custom roles for granular control on user visibility and actions

SSO

Single Sign-On authentication for secure access to Vanta

Visibility for Third-Party Tool AccessPremium

View which employees have access to third-party tools

Vulnerability HistoryPremium

Track and view vulnerability history for assets

Vulnerability ManagementPremium

Live view of all vulnerabilities prioritized by severity, shown by asset or vulnerability type

Templates(1)

Policy Template LibraryAI

Access to pre-built security policy templates powered by AI

Tools(1)

Browser Extension for Portals and DocumentsPremium

Browser extension to streamline questionnaire completion across web portals

Training(1)

Security Awareness TrainingPremium

Assign and track security awareness training

Trust Management(2)

Advanced Trust CenterPremium

Enhanced Trust Center with custom monitoring tests and automation

Trust CenterAI

Showcase real-time proof of security and compliance posture to prospects, customers, partners, and investors via public or private links

Vendor Management(4)

Automatic Vendor Discovery

Automatically discover and identify vendors in shadow IT

Basic Vendor Security Reviews

Conduct basic security reviews of vendors

Track Vendor Decisions

Track all vendor security assessment decisions and outcomes

Vendor Inventory

Maintain comprehensive inventory of vendors and their security information

Workflow Management(12)

Approval WorkflowsPremium

Define approval workflows for questionnaire responses

Custom Tasks for Onboarding and OffboardingPremium

Define custom tasks for employee onboarding and offboarding

Employee Management

Automate workflows for security training, onboarding, and offboarding with pre-built or custom tasks

Group-Specific Onboarding and OffboardingPremium

Customize onboarding and offboarding by group

Issue ManagementAI

AI-assisted management of compliance and security issues

Multiple Policy ApproversPremium

Require multiple approvals for policy changes

Multiple Risk ApproversPremium

Support multiple approvers for risk decisions

Personnel Onboarding and OffboardingPremium

Manage employee onboarding and offboarding workflows

Remediation Workflows

Detailed remediation guidance with when, where, why, and how to fix, with optional bi-directional ticketing integration

SLA Tracking and RemediationAI

Track SLAs and automate remediation workflows for compliance items

Task Assignment and Tracking

Assign and track risk management tasks

Team-Based Ownership

Assign team-based ownership of items in Vanta platform

Pricing

Essentials

Custom
  • One compliance framework with agentic policy generator
  • Vanta AI Agent with search and questioning
  • Evidence checks
  • Policy template library
  • Evidence collection
  • Automated evidence collection for audit readiness
  • Basic reporting and audit workflows
  • Code change and continuous controls monitoring
  • Auditor API
  • Trust Center access
  • Access to expert partners

Plus

Custom
  • Everything in Essentials
  • Expanded Vanta AI Agent features
  • Automated policy onboarding
  • Control mapping to policies
  • Policy change summaries
  • SLA tracking and remediation
  • AI-powered Questionnaire Automation (25 questionnaires per year)
  • Access Management

Professional

Popular
Custom
  • Everything in Plus
  • AI-powered Questionnaire Automation (144 questionnaires per year)
  • Risk management with customization
  • Dashboard and reporting
  • Advanced Trust Center
  • Custom monitoring tests and automation
  • Automated access management
  • Advanced reporting (six customizable reports)
  • Advanced control management
  • Additional Vanta AI Agent features including agentic issue management

Enterprise

Custom
  • Fully customizable package
  • Advanced GRC needs
  • All features from lower tiers
  • Enterprise-grade security and controls

Cost Calculator

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a Vanta alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 132 features.

Buy Vanta

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$168,000
Maintenance$2,520/mo
3-year total$258,720
Dev time~14 months

Buying Vanta saves ~$258,720 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 132 features and a BuildScore of 3/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations