How we make this list: we compare pricing pages, product documentation and public user reviews. Ratings come from G2, Capterra or Trustpilot, with the date we checked them.
Key takeaways
- Vanta leads compliance automation with the broadest integrations, from $14,000 per year on its AWS listing for 1 to 20 employees in guides.
- Drata suits engineering teams that test controls as code, from $25,000 per year plus $7,500 per framework on its AWS listing in guides.
- Secureframe and Sprinto both start near $7,500 per year in guides, making them the lowest published entry prices among the major SOC 2 platforms.
- Thoropass is the only tool here that bundles software and audit in one contract, through its in-house CPA firm.
- This guide is general information, not legal advice: run your program past a qualified lawyer or auditor in each jurisdiction before acting on it.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
|---|
 Vanta | Broad frameworks | $14,000 per year | No |
 Drata | Engineering teams | $25,000 per year | No |
 Secureframe | Federal frameworks | $7,500 per year | No |
 Sprinto | First audit | $7,500 per year | No |
 Thoropass | Software plus audit | $8,700 per year | No |
 Hyperproof | Multi-framework renewal | See website | No |
 AuditBoard | Enterprise GRC | See website | No |
 OneTrust | Privacy operations | See website | No |
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The best regulatory compliance software
#1Vanta
Best for: Broad frameworks4.5/5 on
G2 (2,742 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
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Starting price$14,000 per year
Free planNo
Vanta leads compliance automation with the broadest integrations, collecting evidence through 400-plus integrations, 1,400-plus hourly tests, and a device monitor, with a choice of 100-plus audit firms or your own auditor. Its brand recognition helps when enterprise buyers ask for a SOC 2 report, since Vanta and Drata lead for enterprise brand recognition in guides.
Pricing starts at $14,000 per year on its AWS listing for 1 to 20 employees in guides, with a typical yearly cost near $20,000, and one framework per tier, so multi-framework programs cost more. Audit and penetration test are not included. For broad frameworks with the widest auditor choice, Vanta is the best pick.
What we like- Broadest integrations with 400-plus in guides and 1,400-plus hourly tests
- Widest auditor choice with 100-plus audit firms or your own
- Strong enterprise brand recognition with Fortune 500 buyers
Watch out for- $14,000 per year on its AWS listing for 1 to 20 employees, with typical yearly cost near $20,000 in guides
- One framework per tier in guides
- Audit and penetration test not included
#2Drata
Best for: Engineering teams4.7/5 on
G2 (1,392 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
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Starting price$25,000 per year
Free planNo
Drata suits engineering teams that test controls as code, with 300-plus integrations, daily control updates, and the Drata Agent for continuous control monitoring and agent governance. Its Audit Alliance of 175-plus firms gives auditor choice, and its monitoring experience wins praise for multi-framework programs in guides.
Pricing starts at $25,000 per year for the platform plus $7,500 per framework on its AWS listing in guides, and custom frameworks are an add-on on every plan, so total cost rises fast for custom programs. Audit is not included. For engineering teams that want controls tested as code, Drata is the best pick.
What we like- Engineering teams testing as code
- 300-plus integrations with daily control updates and the Drata Agent
- Audit Alliance of 175-plus firms
Watch out for- $25,000 per year platform plus $7,500 per framework on its AWS listing in guides
- Custom frameworks are an add-on on every plan
- Audit not included
Starting price$7,500 per year
Free planNo
Secureframe suits small and midsize businesses wanting guided onboarding, with a published entry price of $7,500 per year in guides, 300-plus integrations, daily monitoring, a device agent, and guided setup with training bundled. Its federal framework coverage suits companies selling to government-adjacent buyers.
Typical yearly cost runs near $20,000 in guides, the entry tier allows only one custom test, and audit support is not an audit itself, so you still need a licensed CPA firm. For guided onboarding at a published entry price, Secureframe is the best pick.
What we like- Published entry price of $7,500 per year in guides
- 300-plus integrations with daily monitoring and a device agent
- Guided setup with training bundled
- Strong for federal frameworks
Watch out for- Typical yearly cost near $20,000 in guides
- One custom test on the entry tier
- Audit support only, not an audit itself
Starting price$7,500 per year
Free planNo
Sprinto suits startups facing their first audit with guided help, offering 300-plus integrations, a device agent, Jira sync, and network auditors or your own auditor. Its guided approach and India-first startup focus in guides make it a strong choice for early-stage teams outside the United States.
Pricing starts at $7,500 per year plus $2,000 for the first framework on its AWS listing in guides, with a typical yearly cost near $15,000, and only 20 AI questionnaires a year. Audit is not included. For a first audit with guided help, Sprinto is the best pick.
What we like- First audit with guided help
- $7,500 per year plus $2,000 first framework on its AWS listing in guides
- 300-plus integrations with a device agent and Jira sync
- Network auditors or your own
Watch out for- Typical yearly cost near $15,000 in guides
- Only 20 AI questionnaires a year in guides
- Audit not included
Starting price$8,700 per year
Free planNo
Thoropass suits companies that want software and audit in one contract, combining its platform with its in-house CPA firm so one vendor carries you from kickoff to a signed attestation. Its API integrations are vetted by its auditors, which reduces evidence disputes during the audit.
Pricing starts at $8,700 per year plus a $5,800 SOC 2 audit on its AWS listing in guides, with a typical yearly cost near $26,900 with audit bundled. It publishes no integration count, and the single-vendor model means you cannot easily bring your own auditor. For software plus audit in one contract, Thoropass is the best pick.
What we like- Software and audit in one contract
- In-house CPA firm
- API integrations vetted by its auditors
- Typical yearly cost near $26,900 with audit bundled in guides
Watch out for- $8,700 per year plus $5,800 SOC 2 audit on its AWS listing in guides
- No published integration count
- Single-vendor model means you cannot bring your own auditor easily
#6Hyperproof
Best for: Multi-framework renewal4.5/5 on
G2 (223 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
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Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Hyperproof suits mid-market companies running multi-framework programs at renewal, with 200-plus integrations, scheduled syncs, and a dedicated audit space where your auditor works directly in the platform. Its flexible multi-framework GRC design suits organizations that manage several frameworks together.
It publishes no pricing, with estimates from $12,000 per year in one guide, it has no device agent, and audit is not included. For multi-framework programs at renewal with your own auditor, Hyperproof is the best pick.
What we like- Multi-framework programs at renewal
- 200-plus integrations with scheduled syncs
- Dedicated audit space with your auditor
- Flexible multi-framework GRC
Watch out for- No published pricing in guides, with estimates from $12,000 per year in one guide
- No device agent
- Audit not included
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
AuditBoard suits large organizations that need an enterprise-wide control inventory, covering SOX and enterprise compliance beside audit workflows for companies with 500-plus staff and many teams. Its board-facing reporting and internal audit depth suit companies where the board, not just a buyer, drives compliance.
Pricing is custom, typically $50,000-plus per year in guides, and implementation takes weeks to months, so it is overkill for startups that only need a SOC 2 report. For enterprise GRC and audit at scale, AuditBoard is the best pick.
What we like- Enterprise GRC standard in guides
- Covers SOX and enterprise compliance beside audit workflows
- Suits companies with 500-plus staff and many teams
Watch out for- Custom pricing, typically $50,000-plus per year in guides
- Enterprise implementation takes weeks to months
- Overkill for startups that only need SOC 2
#8OneTrust
Best for: Privacy operations4.3/5 on
G2 (155 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit onetrust.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
OneTrust suits privacy teams facing GDPR and United States state privacy laws, with privacy workflow automation, consent management, data subject request handling, and an AI inventory that matters as EU AI Act transparency obligations take effect. Its privacy operations depth exceeds any SOC 2-first platform here.
Pricing is custom on request with usage-based billing in guides, implementation runs 4 to 12 weeks, or 6 to 12 months for enterprise, and its privacy focus means SOC 2 depth trails Vanta and Drata. For privacy operations and consent management, OneTrust is the best pick.
What we like- Privacy workflow automation with AI inventory
- Consent management and data subject request handling
- Suits privacy teams facing GDPR and state privacy laws
Watch out for- Custom pricing on request with usage-based billing in guides
- Implementation runs 4 to 12 weeks, or 6 to 12 months for enterprise
- Privacy focus means SOC 2 depth trails Vanta and Drata
How we chose
We started from what regulatory compliance software must do well: collect evidence automatically, monitor controls continuously, support the frameworks you actually need, and carry you toward an audit without spreadsheet chaos. We compared vendor pages and current 2026 guides, and we favored platforms with published prices, clear integration counts, and honest limits. We left out platforms with no verifiable framework coverage, platforms whose pricing could not be traced at all, and document-only tools that do not monitor controls. Prices here come from 2026 guides and vendor AWS marketplace listings, and they vary by employee count, framework count, and add-ons, so confirm the quote before buying. This guide is general information, not legal advice: run your program past a qualified lawyer or auditor in each jurisdiction before acting on it, since regulations vary by country, state, and industry.
How to pick regulatory compliance software
Start with your trigger, not the feature list. A SOC 2 report to close deals needs a different platform than a board-level control inventory, and picking the wrong tier wastes money.
Match the platform to your trigger
If your trigger is needing a SOC 2 report to close deals, pick compliance automation: Vanta, Drata, Secureframe, Sprinto, or Thoropass. If your trigger is a board-level enterprise-wide control inventory, pick a GRC suite: AuditBoard or Hyperproof. If your trigger is privacy law, pick OneTrust.
Count frameworks and auditors before you sign
Vanta allows one framework per tier, Drata charges custom frameworks as an add-on on every plan, and Secureframe allows only one custom test on its entry tier, so multi-framework programs cost far more than the headline price. Decide whether you want your own auditor or a bundled one: Thoropass bundles its in-house CPA firm, while Vanta, Drata, Secureframe, Sprinto, and Hyperproof let you bring your own.
Budget the audit separately
Platform licenses commonly run $7,000 to $30,000 per year for mid-market and $50,000 to $150,000-plus for enterprise in guides, with audit fees billed separately by a licensed CPA firm, except Thoropass, which bundles audit. Watch year-two renewal increases, and always confirm the current pricing and audit scope in writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best regulatory compliance software overall?
Vanta for broad frameworks and the widest auditor choice, Drata for engineering teams testing controls as code, Secureframe or Sprinto for the lowest published entry price near $7,500 per year, and Thoropass for software plus audit in one contract.
How much does compliance software cost?
Automated compliance platforms start near $7,500 to $25,000 per year in guides, with typical yearly costs near $15,000 to $27,000 depending on frameworks and add-ons. Enterprise GRC platforms run $50,000-plus per year, with audit fees billed separately except Thoropass.
Is compliance software legal advice?
No. Compliance software collects evidence, monitors controls, and organizes audits, but it does not give legal advice. Run your program past a qualified lawyer or auditor in each jurisdiction before acting, since regulations vary by country, state, and industry.
Do I still need an auditor if I buy compliance software?
Yes, except with Thoropass, which bundles its in-house CPA firm. Vanta, Drata, Secureframe, Sprinto, and Hyperproof organize evidence and support audits, but a licensed CPA firm still tests your controls and signs the SOC 2 report.
What is the difference between GRC software and compliance audit software?
GRC is the broader category covering governance, risk, and compliance, while compliance audit software focuses on the audit cycle: planning, evidence collection, testing, and reporting. Dedicated tools such as Vanta deploy faster for SOC 2, while GRC suites such as AuditBoard suit enterprise-wide programs.
Sources we checked (8)
- https://www.vanta.com
- https://drata.com
- https://secureframe.com
- https://sprinto.com
- https://www.thoropass.com
- https://hyperproof.io
- https://www.auditboard.com
- https://www.onetrust.com
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