Secureframe vs Vanta
Short answer: Secureframe suits small companies buying one framework, often a first SOC 2, that want a starting price before the sales call; and defense contractors who need CMMC, through the Defense plan. Vanta suits startups and small teams (1 to 20 people) that need one framework such as SOC 2 now and expect to add more frameworks, a Trust Center or vendor reviews later.
Secureframe
Most small teams buying one framework: the only one of the big three with a starting price on its own site.
Vanta
Teams that want the widest set of frameworks and add-on modules, and can pay the highest list price here.
Who each one is for
Secureframe
- Best for
- Small companies buying one framework, often a first SOC 2, that want a starting price before the sales call; and defense contractors who need CMMC, through the Defense plan. source ↗
- Not for
- Teams that need several frameworks, SSO or heavy questionnaire volume on the entry price: Fundamentals has one framework, no SSO or SCIM, and 100 AI questionnaire answers a year. source ↗
- Gaps
- The $7,500 starting price covers one framework; more frameworks cost extra. Its own AWS listing charges $7,500 for the platform plus $7,500 for the first framework. source ↗
- No free plan or trial, and no self sign-up: you see the product in a demo. source ↗
- By default its terms renew a contract for the same length unless you give notice 30 days before the end, and fees paid are non-refundable. source ↗
- The audit is done by a separate audit firm, which you pay. source ↗
From Secureframe's own pricing and help pages, checked Nov 5, 2026.
Vanta
- Best for
- Startups and small teams (1 to 20 people) that need one framework such as SOC 2 now and expect to add more frameworks, a Trust Center or vendor reviews later. source ↗
- Not for
- Teams that want a public price, monthly billing or a self-serve trial: every price is a quote, contracts are yearly and renew automatically, fees are non-refundable, and the trial needs Vanta's approval. source ↗
- Gaps
- vanta.com shows no prices; the only way to a quote is a demo request. source ↗
- The audit is a separate engagement, so the auditor's fee comes on top. source ↗
- Essentials covers one compliance framework; each step up costs more ($14,000, $21,500, $23,000 a year for 1-20 employees on AWS). source ↗
- Third-party risk management is an add-on on every plan ($13,600 a year for up to 50 vendors on AWS). source ↗
- Contracts run a year and renew automatically unless you give notice 30 days before the end; fees are non-cancelable and non-refundable. source ↗
- The free trial is typically five to seven days and only once Vanta approves you; trial data may be permanently deleted if you don't buy. source ↗
From Vanta's own pricing and help pages, checked Nov 5, 2026.
Side by side
| Secureframe | Vanta | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $7,500/year (Fundamentals) | Quote only: no price on vanta.com |
| Price checked | Nov 5, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Published list price | $7,500 a year (Fundamentals) (Secureframe's pricing page) | $14,000 a year, 1 to 20 employees (Essentials) (Vanta's own AWS Marketplace listing) |
| Audit | Not included: you hire an audit firm; Secureframe recommends partner auditors through your Customer Success Manager. | Not included: the audit is a separate engagement with an auditor; Vanta connects you with partner auditors or you bring your own. |
| Frameworks | 35 | 35+ |
| Best For | Small companies buying one framework, often a first SOC 2, that want a starting price before the sales call; and defense contractors who need CMMC, through the Defense plan. | Startups and small teams (1 to 20 people) that need one framework such as SOC 2 now and expect to add more frameworks, a Trust Center or vendor reviews later. |
| Not for | Teams that need several frameworks, SSO or heavy questionnaire volume on the entry price: Fundamentals has one framework, no SSO or SCIM, and 100 AI questionnaire answers a year. | Teams that want a public price, monthly billing or a self-serve trial: every price is a quote, contracts are yearly and renew automatically, fees are non-refundable, and the trial needs Vanta's approval. |
Pros and cons
Secureframe
Pros
- $7,500 a year, on its own pricing page
- 35 frameworks, CMMC and FedRAMP too
- Choice of US or UK data center
Cons
- Fundamentals: one framework, no SSO
- Its AWS listing adds $7,500 for the first framework
- No free plan or trial
Vanta
Pros
- 35+ frameworks in one platform
- 400+ integrations for evidence
- Choose a partner auditor or your own
Cons
- Highest list price here: $14,000 for 1 to 20 employees
- No price on its own site
- Vendor risk is a $13,600 add-on
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