Vanta alternatives for ISO 27001 (2026)
The highest-scoring alternatives to Vanta on our ISO 27001 weights are Scytale (7.50) and Secureframe (7.38). Vanta itself ranks No. 3 of 6 at 7.24. Vanta is the only vendor here with a published Essential Eight product page, so buyers who need the Essential Eight have no alternative here that publishes one.
Why do buyers look for Vanta alternatives?
These are published facts from Vanta's own pages, not complaints.
- Vanta publishes plans but no prices; pricing is personalized after a demo.
Source: Vanta pricing · Read 29 Sep 2026
- Expert services come through partners (vCISOs, MSPs, MSSPs) rather than a dedicated in-house expert.
Source: Vanta service providers · Read 29 Sep 2026
- Questionnaire allowances are tied to plan: 25 a year on Plus and 144 on Professional.
Source: Vanta pricing · Read 29 Sep 2026
Which Vanta alternatives score highest?
Scytale
Top pick for expert-led ISO 27001 certificationISO total 7.50 · Publishes an Essential Eight page: No
Scores higher than Vanta on:
- Certification path and auditor access: 9.0 vs 8.0
- Expert guidance model: 9.5 vs 6.5
- Cross-mapping and framework breadth: 8.0 vs 7.0
Vanta scores higher on:
- ISO 27001 and ISMS workflow coverage: 8.0 vs 7.5
- Integrations (published count): 9.0 vs 6.0
- Pricing transparency: 4.5 vs 4.0
Secureframe
Best for published entry pricingISO total 7.38 · Publishes an Essential Eight page: No
Scores higher than Vanta on:
- ISO 27001 and ISMS workflow coverage: 8.5 vs 8.0
- Pricing transparency: 8.0 vs 4.5
Vanta scores higher on:
- Certification path and auditor access: 8.0 vs 7.5
- Expert guidance model: 6.5 vs 6.0
- Cross-mapping and framework breadth: 7.0 vs 6.0
- Integrations (published count): 9.0 vs 8.0
Sprinto
Best for framework breadthISO total 6.98 · Publishes an Essential Eight page: No
Scores higher than Vanta on:
- Cross-mapping and framework breadth: 9.0 vs 7.0
Vanta scores higher on:
- ISO 27001 and ISMS workflow coverage: 8.0 vs 7.0
- Expert guidance model: 6.5 vs 5.5
- Integrations (published count): 9.0 vs 8.0
Drata
Best for a single-framework start under 50 FTEsISO total 6.15 · Publishes an Essential Eight page: No
Scores higher than Vanta on:
- No criterion
Vanta scores higher on:
- ISO 27001 and ISMS workflow coverage: 8.0 vs 6.5
- Certification path and auditor access: 8.0 vs 7.0
- Expert guidance model: 6.5 vs 6.0
- Cross-mapping and framework breadth: 7.0 vs 6.5
- Integrations (published count): 9.0 vs 6.0
Scrut
Best for agent-based ISMS tasksISO total 5.69 · Publishes an Essential Eight page: No
Scores higher than Vanta on:
- Cross-mapping and framework breadth: 7.5 vs 7.0
Vanta scores higher on:
- ISO 27001 and ISMS workflow coverage: 8.0 vs 7.0
- Certification path and auditor access: 8.0 vs 5.0
- Expert guidance model: 6.5 vs 6.0
- Integrations (published count): 9.0 vs 6.5
- Pricing transparency: 4.5 vs 1.5
Where is Vanta still stronger?
- Integrations (published count): Vanta 9.0, next best 8.0
- Essential Eight support: Vanta 9.0, next best 1.0
When should you stay with Vanta?
Stay with Vanta if Australian customers ask about the Essential Eight, or if you need the widest published integration list in this lineup (400+). No other vendor here publishes an Essential Eight product, and Vanta also lists CPS 234.
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Vanta?
On our ISO 27001 weights, Scytale scores highest among the alternatives at 7.50, ahead of Secureframe (7.38).
Is there a Vanta alternative with published pricing?
Secureframe publishes a starting price: Fundamentals starts at $7,500 a year for one framework. The other vendors here quote after a call.
Which Vanta alternative supports the Essential Eight?
None of the five alternatives here publishes an Essential Eight page on the pages we reviewed.