Comparison
Obligara vs Vanta
Both are good tools for different jobs. Here’s the honest version, so you can pick the right one — even if that’s not us.
Choose Vanta when…
- SOC 2 (or ISO 27001) is the whole job and speed is everything
- You want the widest set of automated evidence integrations today
- Warm introductions to a network of auditors matter to you
- You’re a US-centric SaaS and US enterprise buyers know the brand
Choose Obligara when…
- You run quality and security together (ISO 9001 + ISO 27001 + SOC 2)
- You want one cross-walk to reuse evidence across frameworks
- AI that drafts, maps and assesses across the workflow matters
- You need UK/EU data residency or a self-host option
- A sensible entry price beats an enterprise quote wall
Capability by capability
Where each tool genuinely leads. We mark ourselves “partial” where Vanta is ahead, on purpose.
| Capability | Obligara | Vanta |
|---|---|---|
Speed to a first SOC 2 report Vanta is purpose-built for this — we’re strong, but we won’t pretend to out-sprint them. | ||
Deep automated evidence collection Continuous-evidence connectors are on our roadmap; Vanta’s integration breadth leads today. | ||
Auditor network & introductions Vanta has established auditor relationships. We don’t broker audits. | ||
ISO 9001 (Quality / QMS) first-class | ||
ISO 27001 ISMS depth (SoA, asset register, suppliers) | ||
QMS + ISMS + SOC 2 in one workspace | ||
ISO 27001 → SOC 2 cross-walk (71 mappings) | ||
AI embedded across the workflow | ||
Self-host (on-prem / your cloud) | ||
UK / EU data residency | ||
Entry price Vanta is priced for the US SOC 2 funnel; our floor suits UK/EU SMEs. | from £1,800/yr | higher |
Comparison reflects our reading of publicly described capabilities and is written to be fair, not flattering. Vanta and Drata are trademarks of their respective owners.
The one-line version
If you need the fastest possible standalone SOC 2, look hard at Vanta. If SOC 2 is one framework among several you’ll run for years — on a real QMS and ISMS, with a cross-walk and AI doing the duplicate work — that’s the problem we’re built for.
See how our SOC 2 module works →Not sure which fits?
Tell us your frameworks and timeline. We’ll give you a straight answer — including when Vanta is the better call.