Compliance platform comparison
Scrut Automation's typical price is lower ($7,250 median against $20,000 median). Vanta publishes 400+ integrations; Scrut Automation doesn't publish a count. Vanta is listed by more audit firms in SOC2Auditors.org's directory (40 vs 1). On G2, Scrut Automation rates 4.9 from 1,338 reviews and Vanta 4.5 from 2,853.
Short verdict: which one fits you
A fit guide, not a ranking. We don't pick an overall winner.
Choose Scrut Automation if…
Choose Vanta if…
Neither runs the audit itself. If you want software and audit from one provider, compare Thoropass. [3]
Compliance and risk platform for growth-stage tech teams running SOC 2 alongside other frameworks.
Compliance automation platform with the largest published integration catalogue and hourly automated tests.
Scrut Automation's typical price is lower ($7,250 median against $20,000 median).
Observed annual contract values reported by Vendr, read 5 October 2026. These are different buyers and scopes, not quotes. [2]
| Attribute | Scrut Automation | Vanta |
|---|---|---|
| Typical annual price | $7,250 medianThird-party[2] | $20,000 medianThird-party[2] |
| Observed contract range (Vendr) | $5,160 to $27,050Third-party[2] | $7,500 to $57,221Third-party[2] |
Before comparing totals, get both quotes on the same written scope: employees, frameworks, modules, implementation, support level, contract term, renewal cap and the auditor's fee as its own line.
Vanta publishes 400+ integrations; Scrut Automation doesn't publish a count.
| Attribute | Scrut Automation | Vanta |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Not disclosedNot disclosed[3] | |
| Default test cadence | DailyThird-party[11] | HourlyVendor-reported[6] |
On G2, "Integration issues" is among Vanta's most-mentioned complaints (179 G2 mentions). [7]
Integration counts are vendor claims and are counted differently by each vendor. Test the systems you depend on during a trial.
Scrut Automation lists 60 listed; Vanta lists 35+.
| Attribute | Scrut Automation | Vanta |
|---|---|---|
| Frameworks published | 60 listedVendor-reported[10] | |
| ISO 27001 | IncludedThird-party[3] | IncludedThird-party[3] |
| HIPAA | IncludedThird-party[3] | IncludedThird-party[3] |
From SOC2Auditors.org capability profiles and vendor plan pages. "Not disclosed" means we could not confirm either way; it does not mean the feature is missing.
| Attribute | Scrut Automation | Vanta |
|---|---|---|
| Auditor workspace | IncludedVendor-reported[9] | IncludedVendor-reported[8] |
| Trust centre | IncludedThird-party[3] | IncludedThird-party[3] |
| SCIM provisioning | IncludedThird-party[3] | Add-on or higher tierVendor-reported[8] |
| Audit from the same provider | Not offeredThird-party[3] | Add-on or higher tierThird-party[3] |
| Self-hosting option | Not disclosedNot disclosed[3] | Not disclosedNot disclosed[3] |
Vanta is listed by more audit firms in SOC2Auditors.org's directory (40 vs 1).
| Attribute | Scrut Automation | Vanta |
|---|---|---|
| Audit firms in the directory | 1 directory firmThird-party[12] | 40 directory firmsThird-party[4] |
| Audit from the same provider | Not offeredThird-party[3] | Add-on or higher tierThird-party[3] |
Scrut Automation doesn't sell the audit; you hire a firm separately. Vanta sells a package that can include an independent auditor's fee. Directory counts are firms that list each platform, not partnerships or quality ratings. [4]
On G2, Scrut Automation rates 4.9 from 1,338 reviews and Vanta 4.5 from 2,853.
| G2 | 1,338 reviews |
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| G2 | 2,853 reviews |
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G2 time to implement: Scrut Automation 1 month, Vanta 2 months. Mention counts scale with review volume, so compare them as proportions, not totals. [1]
Screenshots published by each vendor on its website or G2 listing, credited below each image.
Use a trial or sandbox to connect your cloud provider, identity provider and code host, and check that each produces evidence without manual uploads.
An auditor who already works in a platform usually needs less back-and-forth on evidence.
Employees, frameworks, modules, support level, contract term, renewal cap, and the audit as its own line.
SSO, SCIM, extra frameworks, questionnaires and trust-centre features are often tier-gated. Ask for the full price of the scope you need.
Confirm you can export policies, evidence with timestamps and test history, and whether read-only access continues after the contract ends.
Answers use the figures on this page. Where something isn't disclosed, the answer says so.
Scrut Automation's typical price is lower ($7,250 median against $20,000 median). Prices depend on employees, frameworks and modules, so compare quotes for the same written scope.
Vanta publishes 400+ integrations; Scrut Automation doesn't publish a count. Counts are vendor claims; test the systems you depend on.
Vanta is listed by more audit firms in SOC2Auditors.org's directory (40 vs 1).
On G2, Scrut Automation rates 4.9 from 1,338 reviews and Vanta 4.5 from 2,853. Ratings come from self-selected reviewers.
G2 reviewers report 1 month for Scrut Automation and 2 months for Vanta. Your own timeline depends on scope and how much evidence already exists.
Scrut Automation doesn't sell the audit; you hire a firm separately. Vanta sells a package that can include an independent auditor's fee.
You can, but it is risky during a Type 2 observation period, because your auditor needs continuous evidence for the whole period. Most teams switch between observation periods.
