Scrut Automation vs Vanta: ISO 27001 platforms compared
Vanta comes out ahead of Scrut on our ISO 27001 weights, 7.24 to 5.69. Scrut scores higher on cross-mapping and framework breadth; Vanta scores higher on ISO 27001 and ISMS workflow coverage, certification path and auditor access, expert guidance model, integrations (published count) and pricing transparency.
Which criteria does each platform win?
| Criterion | Weight | Scrut | Vanta | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 27001 and ISMS workflow coverage | 22 | 7.0Policy Architect, Risk Analyst, Evidence Collector and Internal Auditor agents map to clauses 5, 6, 8 and 9; ISO 27001 is not named on the pages reviewed. Source | 8.0ISO 27001 listed; the AI Agent drafts policies, risk management is on Professional, remediation snippets and a TPRM agent are described. Source | Vanta |
| Certification path and auditor access | 18 | 5.0Auditor access and audit management are not described on the pages reviewed. Source | 8.0Vanta Audit product and access to a network of experienced auditors; states 26k audits completed with AICPA-peer reviewed auditors. Source | Vanta |
| Expert guidance model | 18 | 6.0The startup page mentions expert guidance and a playbook without detailing the model. Source | 6.5Expert services come through partners (vCISOs, MSPs, MSSPs); the Essential Eight page adds Essential Eight experts and a dedicated Customer Success team. Source | Vanta |
| Cross-mapping and framework breadth | 14 | 7.570+ frameworks (60+ on the startup page) with a Unified Control Framework. Source | 7.035+ frameworks including Essential Eight and CPS 234, plus custom frameworks; cross-mapping not described on the pages reviewed. Source | Scrut |
| Integrations (published count) | 14 | 6.5150+ integrations named for its Evidence Collector agent. Source | 9.0400+ tools, the highest published count in this lineup. Source | Vanta |
| Pricing transparency | 14 | 1.5No public pricing: the pricing URL returned Page Not Found; a cost calculator is offered instead. Source | 4.5No prices; four plans with inclusions and questionnaire allowances (25 and 144 per year) are published. Source | Vanta |
| Publishes an Essential Eight page | Not scored | No | Yes | Not scored |
| Total, ISO 27001 weights | 5.69 | 7.24 | Vanta |
How do Scrut and Vanta compare on price?
Scrut
No public pricing: the pricing URL returned Page Not Found on 29 September 2026. Scrut offers a Compliance Cost Calculator on its site.
Published price: Not published
No plans published.
Vanta
No prices published. Vanta offers personalized pricing after a demo.
Published price: Not published
- Essentials: One framework, Vanta AI Agent, automated evidence, Trust Center, access to expert partners for additional compliance services
- Plus: Adds Questionnaire Automation (25 per year) and Access Management
- Professional (Most popular): 144 questionnaires per year, risk management, advanced Trust Center, custom tests
- Enterprise: Custom
Prices as published on 29 September 2026. Where a vendor does not publish a price, we do not estimate one.
Which ISO 27001 clause areas does each describe?
| Vendor | 4Context of the organization | 5Leadership | 6Planning | 7Support | 8Operation | 9Performance evaluation | 10Improvement | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanta | Not describedNot described | DescribedVanta AI Agent drafts policies Vanta AI Agent | DescribedRisk management on Professional; Risk product Vanta pricing | Not describedNot described | DescribedAutomated evidence; TPRM agent Vanta homepage | DescribedCustom tests on Professional; Vanta Audit Vanta pricing | DescribedRemediation snippets in Terraform, AWS CLI, CloudFormation Vanta AI Agent | Described in 5 of 7 clause areas. |
| Scrut | Not describedNot described | DescribedPolicy Architect agent Scrut homepage | DescribedRisk Analyst agent Scrut homepage | Not describedNot described | DescribedEvidence Collector and Vendor Risk Analyst agents Scrut homepage | DescribedInternal Auditor agent Scrut homepage | Not describedNot described | Described in 4 of 7 clause areas. |
Cells show what each vendor's public pages describe as of 29 September 2026. 'Not described' means we did not find it on the pages reviewed, not that the product lacks it. This map is descriptive and is not a score.
How do they differ on expert help, audit path and the Essential Eight?
| Scrut | Vanta | |
|---|---|---|
| Expert model | The startup page mentions expert guidance and a playbook; the delivery model is not detailed on the pages reviewed. Source: Scrut for startups · Read 29 Sep 2026 | Expert services come through partners (vCISOs, MSPs, MSSPs). The Essential Eight page mentions support from Essential Eight experts, access to a network of auditors and a dedicated Customer Success team. Source: Vanta service providers · Read 29 Sep 2026 |
| Audit path | Not described on the pages reviewed. Source: Scrut homepage · Read 29 Sep 2026 | Vanta Audit product and access to a network of experienced auditors (Essential Eight page). Its startup page says 26k audits were completed with AICPA-peer reviewed auditors (vendor figure). Source: Vanta Essential Eight · Read 29 Sep 2026 |
| Essential Eight | No Essential Eight page found on the pages reviewed. Source: Scrut homepage · Read 29 Sep 2026 | Essential Eight product page with pre-mapped templates across all eight strategies. Source: Vanta Essential Eight · Read 29 Sep 2026 |
Which should you choose?
Choose Scrut if
- you plan to add frameworks after ISO 27001 and want controls reused: 70+ frameworks (60+ on the startup page) with a Unified Control Framework.
- you want the widest described ISMS workflow coverage across policies, risk, monitoring and improvement: Policy Architect, Risk Analyst, Evidence Collector and Internal Auditor agents map to clauses 5, 6, 8 and 9; ISO 27001 is not named on the pages reviewed.
Choose Vanta if
- you want the certification audit arranged and managed inside the vendor relationship: Vanta Audit product and access to a network of experienced auditors; states 26k audits completed with AICPA-peer reviewed auditors.
- you want to see a price or firm plan limits before a sales call: No prices; four plans with inclusions and questionnaire allowances (25 and 144 per year) are published.
Common questions
Is Scrut or Vanta better for ISO 27001?
On our ISO 27001 weights, Vanta scores higher (7.24 vs 5.69). Scrut is stronger on cross-mapping and framework breadth, and Vanta is stronger on ISO 27001 and ISMS workflow coverage, certification path and auditor access, expert guidance model, integrations (published count) and pricing transparency.
Which is cheaper, Scrut or Vanta?
Neither Scrut nor Vanta publishes prices. Compare quotes for the same framework count, headcount and audit scope.
Which supports the Essential Eight?
Vanta publishes an Essential Eight product page with templates pre-mapped across all eight strategies; we found no Essential Eight page for Scrut.