Scytale for ISO 27001: profile, scores and pricing (2026)
Top pick for expert-led ISO 27001 certificationScytale ranks No. 1 of 6 on our ISO 27001 weights (7.50 of 10). It leads this lineup on certification path and auditor access and expert guidance model and trails the leader most on pricing transparency and integrations (published count).
Scytale pairs a compliance automation platform with a dedicated compliance expert who runs audit readiness and manages the audit with the customer's chosen auditor. Its framework library covers the widest set of ISO standards in this lineup. It does not publish prices, lists fewer integrations than four rivals, and has no Essential Eight page on the pages reviewed.
What does Scytale publish?
| Frameworks | 80+ security, privacy and AI frameworks with control cross-mapping (all-frameworks page; the library lists 35 by name) Source: Scytale all frameworks · Read 29 Sep 2026 |
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| ISO family | Lists ISO 27001, 27017, 27018, 27701, 42001, 9001, 27799, 22301 and 27032. Source: Scytale all frameworks · Read 29 Sep 2026 |
| Integrations | 100+ on its integrations page (its homepage says 150+) Source: Scytale integrations · Read 29 Sep 2026 |
| Stated customers | 1000+ companies (homepage) Source: Scytale homepage · Read 29 Sep 2026 |
| Pricing | No prices published. Plans are sold through a demo. Source: Scytale pricing · Read 29 Sep 2026 |
| Expert model | A dedicated compliance expert manages the audit-readiness process, with weekly meetings; Scytale says it takes over full management of the audit process with the customer's chosen auditor. Source: Scytale compliance experts · Read 29 Sep 2026 |
| Audit path | Built-In Audit with partner auditors, plus an audit hub for managing the audit. Source: Scytale compliance experts · Read 29 Sep 2026 |
| AI features | Agents collect evidence, monitor controls and flag gaps. The Scy agent covers AI Security Questionnaire, AI Remediation and AI Evidence Reviewer; AI Policy Generator is marked Coming soon. Source: Scytale AI agent (Scy) · Read 29 Sep 2026 |
| Essential Eight | No Essential Eight page found on the pages reviewed. Source: Scytale all frameworks · Read 29 Sep 2026 |
| Trust center | Trust Center pre-filled from compliance data; Scytale says it launches in under 10 minutes. Source: Scytale Trust Center · Read 29 Sep 2026 |
| Security questionnaires | AI auto-fill with human expert review. Source: Scytale AI security questionnaires · Read 29 Sep 2026 |
| Penetration testing | Penetration testing inside the platform: scoping with a pen test expert, reports, Jira tickets and retests. Source: Scytale penetration testing · Read 29 Sep 2026 |
| Its own certifications | Scytale's security page lists its own SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CSA Level 1 and ISO 42001. Source: Scytale security and news · Read 29 Sep 2026 |
Which plans does Scytale list?
| Plan | What the vendor lists as included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Build Starter | Build Platform Plan, 1 framework, add-ons | Not published |
| Build DFYDone for you, Most popular | Platform plus LaunchReady Consulting plus Pen Test (Web App, Black Box) | Not published |
| Build Stronger | Platform plus StayReady Consulting plus Pen Test (Gray Box) | Not published |
| Scale | Custom frameworks, on-prem integrations, workflow automation | Not published |
| Enterprise | Custom | Not published |
How does Scytale score?
ISO total 7.50 / 10
Lists nine ISO standards including 27001, 27701, 42001 and 22301; evidence agents, control monitoring and AI Remediation are described, but a risk-register workflow is not, and AI Policy Generator is marked Coming soon. Source
Built-In Audit with partner auditors, an audit hub, and Scytale states it takes over full management of the audit process with the customer's chosen auditor. Source
A dedicated compliance expert manages the entire audit-readiness process, with weekly meetings. Source
80+ security, privacy and AI frameworks with control cross-mapping stated; the library page lists 35 by name. Source
100+ tools on its integrations page (150+ on its homepage), below Vanta, Secureframe and Sprinto. Source
No prices; bundle names and contents (Build Starter, Build DFY, Build Stronger, Scale, Enterprise) are published. Source
Publishes an Essential Eight page: No (not scored). Source
A terracotta square marks a criterion where Scytale has the highest score in this lineup.
Which ISO 27001 clause areas does Scytale describe?
| Vendor | 4Context of the organization | 5Leadership | 6Planning | 7Support | 8Operation | 9Performance evaluation | 10Improvement | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scytale | Not describedNot described | Coming soonAI Policy Generator marked Coming soon Scytale AI agent (Scy) | Not describedNot described | PartialHR system integrations listed (BambooHR, Bob, Greenhouse, Lever) Scytale integrations | DescribedAgents collect evidence; pen testing in platform; AI Third-Party Risk Management launched 15 Sep 2026 Scytale security and news | DescribedAgents monitor controls and flag gaps; audit hub Scytale audit management | DescribedScy AI Remediation Scytale AI agent (Scy) | Described in 3 of 7 clause areas, partial in 1, coming soon in 1. |
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.
Strengths and limits
Strengths
- Dedicated compliance expert with weekly meetings who manages audit readiness
- Built-In Audit with partner auditors and full audit-process management
- Nine ISO standards listed, including ISO 27701, ISO 42001 and ISO 22301
- Pen testing run inside the same platform
Limits
- No prices published
- Integration count (100+ on its integrations page) is below Vanta, Secureframe and Sprinto
- No Essential Eight page found on the pages reviewed
- AI Policy Generator is still marked Coming soon
How does Scytale compare head to head?
| Opponent | Overall (ISO weights) | Scytale scores higher on | Opponent scores higher on | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secureframe | Scytale | certification path and auditor access, expert guidance model and cross-mapping and framework breadth | ISO 27001 and ISMS workflow coverage, integrations (published count) and pricing transparency | Scytale vs Secureframe |
| Vanta | Scytale | certification path and auditor access, expert guidance model and cross-mapping and framework breadth | ISO 27001 and ISMS workflow coverage, integrations (published count) and pricing transparency | Scytale vs Vanta |
| Sprinto | Scytale | ISO 27001 and ISMS workflow coverage, certification path and auditor access and expert guidance model | cross-mapping and framework breadth, integrations (published count) and pricing transparency | Scytale vs Sprinto |
| Drata | Scytale | ISO 27001 and ISMS workflow coverage, certification path and auditor access, expert guidance model and cross-mapping and framework breadth | pricing transparency | Scytale vs Drata |
| Scrut | Scytale | ISO 27001 and ISMS workflow coverage, certification path and auditor access, expert guidance model, cross-mapping and framework breadth and pricing transparency | integrations (published count) | Scytale vs Scrut |
Common questions
How much does Scytale cost?
No prices published. Plans are sold through a demo. Listed plans: Build Starter, Build DFY, Build Stronger, Scale and Enterprise.
Does Scytale support the Essential Eight?
No Essential Eight page found on the pages reviewed. Of the six vendors on this site, only Vanta publishes an Essential Eight product page.
Who helps with the ISO 27001 audit on Scytale?
A dedicated compliance expert manages the audit-readiness process, with weekly meetings; Scytale says it takes over full management of the audit process with the customer's chosen auditor. Built-In Audit with partner auditors, plus an audit hub for managing the audit.