Compliance platform comparison

Secureframe vs Vanta

Both have a typical price of $20,000. Vanta publishes the larger integration catalogue (400+ vs 300+). Vanta is listed by more audit firms in SOC2Auditors.org's directory (40 vs 13). On G2, Secureframe rates 4.7 from 835 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 Secureframe if…

  • you want guided preparation or included expert help [3]
  • you match its stated best fit: teams that want expert guidance on clearly named packages [3]

Choose Vanta if…

  • you want the larger published integration catalogue (400+ vs 300+) [5]
  • you want more choice of audit firm (40 directory firms vs 13) [4]
  • hourly default testing matters for your highest-risk controls [5]
  • you match its stated best fit: cloud-native SaaS teams on mainstream stacks that want broad, prebuilt coverage [3]

Neither runs the audit itself. If you want software and audit from one provider, compare Thoropass. [3]

Secureframe

Compliance platform sold as named packages (Fundamentals, Complete, Defense) with expert guidance.

Typical annual price
$20,000 medianThird-party[2]
Observed contracts (Vendr)
$7,733 to $32,575Third-party[2]
G2 rating
4.7 · 835 reviewsUser reviews[1]
G2 time to implement
Integrations
Frameworks
Not disclosedNot disclosed[3]
Audit firms in the directory
13 directory firmsThird-party[4]
Default test cadence
Daily to monthly, by testThird-party[10]

Pricing: is Secureframe or Vanta cheaper?

Both have a typical price of $20,000.

Secureframe
$7,733 to $32,575Third-party[2]
Median $20,000
Vanta
$7,500 to $57,221Third-party[2]
Median $20,000

Observed annual contract values reported by Vendr, read 5 October 2026. These are different buyers and scopes, not quotes. [2]

AttributeSecureframeVanta
Typical annual price
$20,000 medianThird-party[2]
$20,000 medianThird-party[2]
Observed contract range (Vendr)
$7,733 to $32,575Third-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.

Integrations and automated testing

Vanta publishes the larger integration catalogue (400+ vs 300+).

AttributeSecureframeVanta
Integrations
Default test cadence
Daily to monthly, by testThird-party[10]

On G2, "Integration issues" is among Secureframe's most-mentioned complaints (184 G2 mentions). [1]

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.

Frameworks

Secureframe doesn't publish a count; Vanta lists 35+.

AttributeSecureframeVanta
Frameworks published
Not disclosedNot disclosed[3]
ISO 27001
HIPAA

Capabilities compared

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.

AttributeSecureframeVanta
Auditor workspace
Trust centre
SCIM provisioning
Add-on or higher tierVendor-reported[9]
Add-on or higher tierVendor-reported[8]
Audit from the same provider
Add-on or higher tierThird-party[3]
Self-hosting option
Not disclosedNot disclosed[3]
Not disclosedNot disclosed[3]

Working with your auditor

Vanta is listed by more audit firms in SOC2Auditors.org's directory (40 vs 13).

AttributeSecureframeVanta
Audit firms in the directory
13 directory firmsThird-party[4]
40 directory firmsThird-party[4]
Audit from the same provider
Add-on or higher tierThird-party[3]

Secureframe 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]

What reviewers say on G2

On G2, Secureframe rates 4.7 from 835 reviews and Vanta 4.5 from 2,853.

Secureframe

Listing-site ratings
G2
4.7
835 reviews

Recurring praise

  • Ease of use650 G2 mentions
  • Compliance552 G2 mentions

Recurring complaints

  • Integration issues184 G2 mentions
  • Limited customization141 G2 mentions

Vanta

Listing-site ratings
G2
4.5
2,853 reviews

Recurring praise

  • Ease of use675 G2 mentions
  • Time saved through automation405 G2 mentions

Recurring complaints

  • Integration issues179 G2 mentions

Source: [1][7]

G2 time to implement: Secureframe 2 months, Vanta 2 months. Mention counts scale with review volume, so compare them as proportions, not totals. [1]

What each product looks like

Screenshots published by each vendor on its website or G2 listing, credited below each image.

Strengths and limitations

Secureframe

Strengths

  • Fundamentals package price published on the vendor site: from $7,500 a year. [6]
  • 300+ native integrations. [6]
  • Trust centre included free on Fundamentals. [3]

Limitations

  • SSO and SCIM require the quote-based Complete package. [6][9]
  • Fewer directory auditors than Drata, Sprinto or Vanta (13). [4]

Vanta

Strengths

  • Hourly automated tests by default, the most frequent published cadence among the nine platforms we compare. [5]
  • 400+ integrations, and 40 audit firms in SOC2Auditors.org's directory list it. [5][4]
  • Full SCIM account lifecycle documented. [3]

Limitations

  • SCIM may need a plan upgrade or add-on, per Vanta's own help centre. [8]
  • Reviewers rate its support below Drata's (8.9 vs 9.5 on G2). [7]
  • Observed contracts range widely, up to $57,221 a year. [2]

Five tests to run on both before you sign

  1. Connect your three most important systems

    Use a trial or sandbox to connect your cloud provider, identity provider and code host, and check that each produces evidence without manual uploads.

  2. Ask your auditor which one they work in

    An auditor who already works in a platform usually needs less back-and-forth on evidence.

  3. Get both quotes on the same written scope

    Employees, frameworks, modules, support level, contract term, renewal cap, and the audit as its own line.

  4. Check what is an add-on

    SSO, SCIM, extra frameworks, questionnaires and trust-centre features are often tier-gated. Ask for the full price of the scope you need.

  5. Ask how you would leave

    Confirm you can export policies, evidence with timestamps and test history, and whether read-only access continues after the contract ends.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers use the figures on this page. Where something isn't disclosed, the answer says so.

Is Secureframe or Vanta cheaper?

Both have a typical price of $20,000. Prices depend on employees, frameworks and modules, so compare quotes for the same written scope.

Which has more integrations, Secureframe or Vanta?

Vanta publishes the larger integration catalogue (400+ vs 300+). Counts are vendor claims; test the systems you depend on.

Do more auditors work with Secureframe or Vanta?

Vanta is listed by more audit firms in SOC2Auditors.org's directory (40 vs 13).

Which is rated higher on G2, Secureframe or Vanta?

On G2, Secureframe rates 4.7 from 835 reviews and Vanta 4.5 from 2,853. Ratings come from self-selected reviewers.

Which is faster to implement?

G2 reviewers report 2 months for Secureframe and 2 months for Vanta. Your own timeline depends on scope and how much evidence already exists.

Can Secureframe or Vanta include the SOC 2 audit?

Secureframe doesn't sell the audit; you hire a firm separately. Vanta sells a package that can include an independent auditor's fee.

Can I switch from Secureframe to Vanta mid-audit?

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.