Vanta vs Sprinto
Short answer: 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. Sprinto suits startups and SaaS teams of up to about 100 people getting their first SOC 2 or ISO 27001, who are happy to buy through a sales call.
Vanta
Teams that want the widest set of frameworks and add-on modules, and can pay the highest list price here.
Sprinto
A first SOC 2 or ISO 27001 at up to 100 employees: $9,500 a year with one framework on its AWS listing.
Who each one is for
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.
Sprinto
- Best for
- Startups and SaaS teams of up to about 100 people getting their first SOC 2 or ISO 27001, who are happy to buy through a sales call. source ↗
- Not for
- Teams that want to try it or see a price before talking to sales: there is no trial or sign-up, only a demo, and both plans say 'Contact sales'. source ↗
- Gaps
- Its pricing page lists no prices; every plan and module says 'Contact sales'. source ↗
- No free plan or trial: the sign-in page sends new users to 'Schedule a demo'. source ↗
- Auditor fees are separate; Sprinto's docs put them at $1,000 to $25,000. source ↗
- Bring your own auditor, custom workflows, the API and a dedicated CSM are listed under Growth, not Foundation. source ↗
- Its terms bar storing 'Sensitive Personal Information' in the service, which they define to include data concerning health. source ↗
- Subscriptions renew for the same term at then-current prices (30 days' notice), and fees are non-refundable unless the order form says otherwise. source ↗
From Sprinto's own pricing and help pages, checked Nov 5, 2026.
Side by side
| Vanta | Sprinto | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Quote only: no price on vanta.com | Quote only: no public price on its site |
| Price checked | Nov 5, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Published list price | $14,000 a year, 1 to 20 employees (Essentials) (Vanta's own AWS Marketplace listing) | $9,500 a year, up to 100 employees: platform $7,500 + first framework $2,000 (Sprinto's own AWS Marketplace listing) |
| Audit | Not included: the audit is a separate engagement with an auditor; Vanta connects you with partner auditors or you bring your own. | Not included: Foundation gives access to Sprinto's network of auditors; bringing your own auditor is listed under Growth. Sprinto's docs say audits run $1,000 to $25,000 |
| Frameworks | 35+ | 25+ |
| 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. | Startups and SaaS teams of up to about 100 people getting their first SOC 2 or ISO 27001, who are happy to buy through a sales call. |
| 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. | Teams that want to try it or see a price before talking to sales: there is no trial or sign-up, only a demo, and both plans say 'Contact sales'. |
Pros and cons
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
Sprinto
Pros
- List price covers up to 100 employees
- 300+ integrations for evidence
- Says audits run $1,000 to $25,000
Cons
- No price on its own site, no trial
- Terms bar storing health data
- Bring-your-own auditor only on Growth
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