The short answer
SurgeONE.ai and RegScale are both compliance tools. On published figures, SurgeONE.ai leads on more listed integrations (110+ data adapters; Salesforce, Microsoft Entra, FINRA Form U4 and custodian/CRM/archive connections vs 75+ out-of-the-box integrations; 2,000+ REST API endpoints). Best fit: SurgeONE.ai for RIAs that need audit readiness, WSP management, marketing review and adviser due diligence in a connected workflow and RegScale for regScale is best for federal agencies and contractors building or maintaining FedRAMP and NIST authorization packages. Shortlist on fit, then compare quotes for the same scope.
Which should you choose?
Choose SurgeONE.ai if…
- you're among RIAs that need audit readiness, WSP management, marketing review and adviser due diligence in a connected workflow
- you're among compliance teams consolidating endpoint oversight, communications surveillance and regulatory evidence instead of managing separate point tools
- you're among firms with complex custodian, CRM and archive data that need normalization, reporting and anonymized peer benchmarks
- you want the larger integration catalog (110+ data adapters; Salesforce, Microsoft Entra, FINRA Form U4 and custodian/CRM/archive connections vs 75+ out-of-the-box integrations; 2,000+ REST API endpoints)
- this RegScale drawback matters to you: public enterprise pricing is high, quote-based, and difficult to compare without a sales process
Choose RegScale if…
- you're among regScale is best for federal agencies and contractors building or maintaining FedRAMP and NIST authorization packages
- you're among it suits large enterprises that must map controls across several security and regulatory frameworks
- you're among security engineering teams can use it to embed compliance checks into CI/CD and DevSecOps workflows
- this SurgeONE.ai drawback matters to you: pricing is quote-based, with no public entry price, plan comparison or published free-trial terms
At a glance
| Attribute | SurgeONE.ai | RegScale |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custompricing as of Nov 2026 | From $133.9K/yrpricing as of Oct 2026 |
| Pricing model | Modular subscription and services, quote-based | Annual subscription, quote-based |
| Free trial | No public free trial is listed. | No free trial is listed; a free Community Edition is available. |
| Founded | 2025 | Not published |
| Headquarters | Menlo Park, CA | McLean, VA |
| Funding | Not published | $52.25M raised |
| Frameworks | SEC, FINRA and state regulatory requirements; SEC Rule 17a-4, Advisers Act Rule 204-2, FINRA Rules 3110 and 4511 cited for communications archiving | FedRAMP, NIST, SOC 2, CMMC, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, DORA, NYDFS and more |
| Coverage | SEC, FINRA and state-regulated financial firms | 60+ frameworks |
| Integrations | 110+ data adapters; Salesforce, Microsoft Entra, FINRA Form U4 and custodian/CRM/archive connections Leads | 75+ out-of-the-box integrations; 2,000+ REST API endpoints |
| Customers | Not published | Dozens of large enterprises |
| Rating | Not published | 3.8/5 on G2 (3 reviews) |
| Focus | RIA compliance, cybersecurity and data operations | Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) |
Figures are as published by each vendor or review site on the verification date. "Leads" marks the stronger published figure; it isn't a recommendation on its own.
Where each one leads
- SurgeONE.ai: more listed integrations110+ data adapters; Salesforce, Microsoft Entra, FINRA Form U4 and custodian/CRM/archive connections vs 75+ out-of-the-box integrations; 2,000+ REST API endpoints
Pricing compared
SurgeONE.ai pricing
Custom · pricing as of Nov 2026
- Custom deploymentCustom quote
Selected compliance, cybersecurity, data and AI-governance modules, implementation and optional expert services
SurgeONE.ai says firms select modules and pillars and receive a deployment scoped to their regulatory profile, size and risk surface. Public pricing, plan rates and third-party pricing benchmarks were not available. The platform can start with one module and expand across the four pillars.
Free trial: No public free trial is listed.
RegScale pricing
From $133.9K/yr · pricing as of Oct 2026
- Community EditionFree
Core community deployment for compliance and GRC workflows
- ATO Automation BaseFrom $133,900/yr
Base SaaS ATO automation license
- Policy & Compliance$303,594.44/yr
SaaS policy and compliance license subscription
- Continuous Controls Monitoring Platinum$309,000/yr
SaaS CCM Platinum tier license subscription
- ATO Automation Landing Zone$852,583/yr
SaaS landing-zone ATO automation license
RegScale uses quote-based annual subscriptions and offers a free Community Edition. Carahsoft lists ATO Automation Base SaaS at $133,900 annually, Policy & Compliance at $303,594.44, and Continuous Controls Monitoring Platinum at $309,000. AWS Marketplace supports contract purchasing.
Free trial: No free trial is listed; a free Community Edition is available.
Key capabilities
SurgeONE.ai
- Compliance lifecycle management. Runs audit readiness, WSP and regulatory-change management, code-of-ethics monitoring, compliance calendars and configurable issue workflows on one audit trail.
- Marketing and e-comms review. Avery AI scans websites, email and presentations for disclosure and claims risks, while the platform supports communications surveillance and expert sign-off; Avery Actions launched October 26, 2026.
- RIA due diligence. Provides guided intake, AI prefill, risk-rated outcomes, committee review, appeals, continuous monitoring and bulk imports for RIA and adviser reviews.
- Endpoint and device trust. Cyber agents report encryption, antivirus, firewall, patches, VPN, USB, password and AI-tool activity, with scores and TrustGate access decisions through Microsoft Entra.
- Data lake and adapters. OmnibusX connects more than 110 custodians, CRMs and archives, normalizes records into a compliance data lake and supports synchronized reporting.
- Risk dashboards and benchmarks. Firm-level dashboards score risk, compare metrics with anonymized peers and deliver automated weekly, AI-prioritized leadership insights.
- AI governance and Avery Actions. Monitors AI applications and shadow AI, archives AI conversations, applies policy guardrails and logs Avery actions with human review in an exam record.
RegScale
- Continuous controls monitoring. Continuously assesses controls and connects live operational evidence to compliance requirements instead of relying solely on point-in-time audits.
- Compliance as code. Uses machine-readable controls and standards such as OSCAL, with APIs, webhooks, and CI/CD integration for automated workflows.
- Evidence automation. Collects evidence from cloud, scanner, DevOps, ITIL, and security tools and stores it in an evidence locker with hashing.
- Framework mapping. Maps shared controls across more than 60 frameworks so teams can assess once and reuse work across programs.
- Risk and remediation. Supports enterprise, system, third-party, and audit risk with issues, POA&M tracking, workflows, and remediation reporting.
- Authorization packages. Builds and maintains security plans and authorization packages, including FedRAMP and OSCAL exports.
- AI-assisted GRC. RegML AI agents assist with documentation, audits, risk assessments, evidence mapping, and control analysis.
Pros and cons
SurgeONE.ai
Pros
- Combines four risk domains—compliance, cyber, data and AI governance—on a shared data fabric and audit trail.
- Offers 110+ adapters and data normalization intended to reduce manual reconciliation across custodians, CRMs and archives.
- Pairs Avery automation with human review for policies, evidence gathering, due diligence and examiner-request workflows.
- Supports modular adoption, allowing firms to start with a module instead of buying every platform pillar.
Cons
- Pricing is quote-based, with no public entry price, plan comparison or published free-trial terms.
- Independent review scores, accuracy benchmarks and public customer counts are not available in the cited materials.
- Deployment is scoped to each firm’s regulatory profile, size and risk surface rather than offered as a uniform self-serve package.
- Avery Actions retains expert review, so the platform does not eliminate human compliance oversight.
RegScale
Pros
- Continuous monitoring and automated evidence collection reduce reliance on spreadsheet- and document-driven audit preparation.
- OSCAL and compliance-as-code support fits engineering-led federal and highly regulated programs.
- Cross-framework mapping lets teams reuse common controls across multiple obligations.
- FedRAMP High authorization and air-gapped deployment support address demanding government environments.
Cons
- Public enterprise pricing is high, quote-based, and difficult to compare without a sales process.
- The G2 sample is very small at three reviews and averages 3.8/5.
- Reviews describe reporting, filtering, and customization as cumbersome in some workflows.
- Its breadth and implementation requirements may exceed the needs of a small company pursuing one basic certification.
How they're similar
- Both are listed in our compliance directory.
- Both highlight integrations with Salesforce.
- Both use quote-based pricing, so the final price depends on scope and negotiation.
How they differ
- Focus
- SurgeONE.ai: RIA compliance, cybersecurity and data operations
- RegScale: Governance, risk and compliance (GRC)
- Pricing model
- SurgeONE.ai: Modular subscription and services, quote-based
- RegScale: Annual subscription, quote-based
- Starting price
- SurgeONE.ai: Custom
- RegScale: From $133.9K/yr
- Headquarters
- SurgeONE.ai: Menlo Park, CA
- RegScale: McLean, VA
- Listed only for this tool
- SurgeONE.ai: SEC compliance, FINRA compliance, RIA compliance, Broker-dealer compliance, Cybersecurity, AI governance +4 more
- RegScale: FedRAMP, NIST, SOC 2, CMMC, ISO 27001, PCI DSS +7 more
Frequently asked questions
Is SurgeONE.ai cheaper than RegScale?
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The published prices can't be compared directly (they are quote-based, use different billing units, or aren't published), so request quotes for the same scope. SurgeONE.ai: Custom (modular subscription and services, quote-based). RegScale: From $133.9K/yr (annual subscription, quote-based). (SurgeONE.ai pricing pricing as of Nov 2026; RegScale pricing pricing as of Oct 2026.) Total cost depends on plan, company size and add-ons.
Which is better for startups, SurgeONE.ai or RegScale?
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SurgeONE.ai's published positioning doesn't single out startups; its first best-fit group is "RIAs that need audit readiness, WSP management, marketing review and adviser due diligence in a connected workflow". RegScale's published positioning doesn't single out startups; its first best-fit group is "RegScale is best for federal agencies and contractors building or maintaining FedRAMP and NIST authorization packages". Neither answer replaces a quote for your headcount and scope.
Can I switch from SurgeONE.ai to RegScale?
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Yes. They are separate products, so switching means setting up RegScale and reconnecting your systems. Both list integrations with Salesforce, so those connections are available on either side. Check your SurgeONE.ai contract term and renewal date before you commit. Data migration tooling isn't covered in our sources, so ask RegScale whether it can import your SurgeONE.ai data.
Does SurgeONE.ai or RegScale have more integrations?
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SurgeONE.ai lists more. SurgeONE.ai: 110+ data adapters; Salesforce, Microsoft Entra, FINRA Form U4 and custodian/CRM/archive connections; RegScale: 75+ out-of-the-box integrations; 2,000+ REST API endpoints. Vendor counts are self-reported and define "integration" differently, so check that the specific systems you use are supported.
How do SurgeONE.ai and RegScale reviews compare?
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SurgeONE.ai: no rating in our data; RegScale scores 3.8/5 from 3 reviews on G2. Ratings are third-party review-site data, not our own testing.
Do SurgeONE.ai and RegScale offer a free trial?
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SurgeONE.ai: No public free trial is listed. RegScale: No free trial is listed; a free Community Edition is available.
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