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What is Vanta?
Vanta is a compliance automation platform that connects to a company's cloud, identity and HR systems to collect audit evidence automatically, monitor security controls continuously and prepare for audits such as SOC 2, ISO 27001 and HIPAA. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, it serves more than 16,000 companies and has raised $504 million.
Vanta is a subscription platform for automating security compliance. It connects to the systems a company already runs (cloud providers, identity providers, code repositories, HR tools) and uses those connections to collect audit evidence, test controls continuously and map the same work across multiple frameworks. Most teams buy it to get a first SOC 2 or ISO 27001 report faster, then expand into broader governance, risk and compliance (GRC) work.
Beyond audit readiness, the platform covers risk registers, third-party vendor reviews, employee policy acceptance and access reviews, and a customer-facing Trust Center. AI features draft policies, check uploaded evidence and answer security questionnaires. These features help run a compliance program, but they don't replace implementing the controls or the independent auditor's judgment. The audit itself is a separate engagement with a CPA firm.
Vanta sells to startups through to large enterprises. Pricing is quote-based and depends on headcount, number of frameworks and add-ons. Independent procurement data from Vendr puts the median contract at about $20,000 per year.
Key features
Automated evidence collection
Integrations with 300–400+ systems pull audit evidence automatically, replacing manual screenshots and spreadsheet trackers.
Continuous control monitoring
Automated tests run against connected systems and flag failing controls, owners and remediation tasks between audits.
Multi-framework mapping
Controls and evidence are reused across 35+ frameworks, with support for custom controls and custom frameworks.
Audit coordination
Auditors work inside the platform through dedicated auditor access and an Auditor API, so evidence requests don't require email chains.
Risk and vendor management
Risk registers, treatment workflows and third-party vendor security reviews, with depth depending on plan.
Personnel and access reviews
Policy acceptance during onboarding, security training tracking and periodic access reviews across connected apps.
Trust Center and questionnaire automation
A public security page for prospects, plus AI-drafted answers to security questionnaires based on existing documentation.
Vanta pricing
Vanta doesn't publish prices on its website. AWS Marketplace lists scoped starting prices for companies with 1–20 employees, and Vendr reports a median contract of $20,000/year across 374 purchases (range roughly $7,500–$57,000). Typical single-framework budgets are $12K–$25K/yr for 1–50 employees, $20K–$40K for 51–200 and $35K–$60K for 200–500. Budget separately for the audit fee and any remediation work.
| Plan | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | From $14,000/yrAWS Marketplace, 1–20 employees | One framework, automated evidence collection, continuous monitoring, AI policy assistance, Trust Center, Auditor API |
| Plus | From $21,500/yrAWS Marketplace, 1–20 employees | Everything in Essentials, plus automated policy onboarding, access management and 25 AI questionnaires/yr |
| Professional | From $23,000/yrAWS Marketplace, 1–20 employees | Everything in Plus, plus 144 questionnaires/yr, custom risk management, Advanced Trust Center and custom monitoring |
| Enterprise | Custom | Fully customizable GRC package for complex, multi-entity programs |
Free trial: Yes. Production trial of about 5–7 days via sales, with work carried over if you subscribe
Pros & cons
Pros
- Automated evidence collection replaces most manual screenshots
- Clean interface and fast onboarding, frequently praised in 2026 reviews
- Very broad integration and framework coverage
- Continuous monitoring keeps you audit-ready between audits
Cons
- Expensive for very small teams, with median contracts around $20K/yr
- Integration gaps for less common or complex stacks
- Some controls still need manual work and setup time
- Multi-year contracts can be hard to exit, according to some reviewers
Who is Vanta best for?
- Startups and SaaS companies facing their first SOC 2 or ISO 27001 requirement
- Lean security teams on a mainstream cloud stack who want to cut manual evidence work
- Scaling companies adding frameworks and reusing evidence across them
- Mid-market and enterprise teams that need risk, access and Trust Center workflows in one place
Frameworks
Integrations
Notable customers
Frequently asked questions
How much does Vanta cost?
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Vanta is quote-based. AWS Marketplace lists starting prices of $14,000/yr (Essentials), $21,500/yr (Plus) and $23,000/yr (Professional) for companies with 1–20 employees. Vendr reports a median contract of about $20,000/yr. The SOC 2 audit fee is separate.
How long does SOC 2 take with Vanta?
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Vanta estimates 3–5 months to a SOC 2 Type 1 starting from scratch, or 10–12 weeks if basic controls already exist. A first Type 2 typically takes 4–6 months because it requires an observation period, usually 3 months minimum for startups.
Does Vanta include the SOC 2 audit?
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No. Vanta prepares you for the audit and connects you with partner audit firms, but the audit is a separate engagement with an independent CPA firm, which issues the report and sets its own fees.
Does Vanta offer a free trial?
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Yes. Vanta offers a free production-level trial of about 5–7 days through its sales team, and work done during the trial carries over if you subscribe.
What frameworks does Vanta support?
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Vanta lists 35+ frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, HITRUST, FedRAMP, CMMC 2.0, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, DORA, NIS 2 and the EU AI Act, plus custom frameworks.
Vanta vs Drata: which is better?
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Both automate SOC 2 and multi-framework compliance with similar pricing. Vanta has the larger integration library and customer base. Drata is often preferred for its custom control tests and audit hub. The right choice usually depends on your stack, frameworks and the quotes you receive.
Sources
Facts and pricing verified on October 19, 2026. Vendors change pricing often, so confirm with Vanta before buying. How we research
