Comparison
Obligara vs ISMS.online
ISMS.online is a well-established, ISO-led UK platform with a strong template library. Here’s where each of us genuinely leads.
Choose ISMS.online when…
- You want the largest ready-made policy and template library
- A long, certification-body-friendly track record reassures your board
- Their Assured Results Method matches how your team likes to work
- You prefer an established incumbent with a big partner network
Choose Obligara when…
- You want QMS + ISMS + SOC 2 together with one shared evidence set
- A real ISO 27001 → SOC 2 cross-walk (71 mappings) saves you weeks
- You want AI that drafts, maps and verdicts — not just templates
- You need a self-host option or transparent, published pricing
Capability by capability
We mark ourselves “partial” where ISMS.online is genuinely ahead, on purpose.
| Capability | Obligara | ISMS.online |
|---|---|---|
ISO 27001 ISMS depth Both treat the ISMS as first-class; this is ISMS.online’s heartland. | ||
ISO 9001 (Quality / QMS) | ||
Pre-built policy / template library ISMS.online’s template library and Assured Results Method are a genuine strength. | ||
Established UK track record & partner network They’ve been at this far longer; our partner programme is newer. | ||
SOC 2 (Trust Services Criteria) | ||
ISO 27001 → SOC 2 cross-walk (71 mappings) | ||
AI embedded across the workflow | ||
Process-centric data model | ||
Self-host (on-prem / your cloud) | ||
Transparent published pricing Our tiers are public; ISMS.online is typically quote-based. | from £1,800/yr | quote |
Comparison reflects our reading of publicly described capabilities and is written to be fair, not flattering. ISMS.online is a trademark of its respective owner.
The one-line version
If a deep template library and a long incumbency are what reassure your auditor, ISMS.online is a safe pick. If you want several frameworks in one modern workspace, a cross-walk that reuses evidence, and AI doing the drafting — that’s us.
See how our ISO 27001 module works →Switching, or starting fresh?
We’ll show you the multi-framework workspace and the cross-walk on your scope — and be honest about fit.