LowerPlane
Vanta
An honest, detailed comparison of two leading compliance automation platforms. See pricing, features, timelines, and support side-by-side.
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| Category | LowerPlane | Vanta |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting Price (Annual) | $4,995/year | $28,000+/year |
| SOC 2 Only | $4,995 | $28,000 |
| ISO 27001 Only | $4,995 | $28,000 |
| SOC 2 + ISO 27001 | $7,995 (bundled) | $42,000+ (separate) |
| Three Frameworks | $24,000 | $56,000+ |
| Setup/Onboarding Fee | $0 | $0-$5,000 |
| Additional Users | Unlimited | Included (varies by plan) |
| Price Transparency | Public pricing | Contact sales |
| Support & Service | ||
| Dedicated Compliance Advisor | ✓ All plans | Enterprise only |
| Response Time | <4 hours | 24-48 hours (standard) |
| Onboarding Support | ✓ White-glove | ✓ Standard |
| Expert Review Sessions | Unlimited | Limited (plan-based) |
| Audit Preparation | ✓ Full support | ✓ Full support |
| Slack/Email Support | ✓ Both | ✓ Email (Slack on Enterprise) |
| Features & Capabilities | ||
| Frameworks Supported | 5 (ISO, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS) | 4 (ISO, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR) |
| Control Overlap Mapping | 80-90% automated | Manual mapping required |
| Integrations Included | 300+ (all free) | ~100 (some paid) |
| Questionnaire Auto-Answer | 70% AI-powered | ~50% automated |
| Policy Templates | 15+ multi-framework | 20+ single-framework |
| Evidence Auto-Collection | 30-50% automation | 20-30% automation |
| Continuous Monitoring | ✓ 1,200+ tests/hour | ✓ Real-time |
| Multi-Framework Dashboard | ✓ Unified view | Separate views |
| Risk Assessment | ✓ AI-powered | ✓ Standard |
| Vendor Risk Management | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Timeline & Implementation | ||
| Setup Time | 1-2 days | 3-5 days |
| Integration Configuration | 1 week | 2-3 weeks |
| Policy Generation | 2-3 days | 1-2 weeks |
| Audit-Ready Timeline | 30-45 days (fast track) | 60-90 days (standard) |
| Training Required | Minimal (intuitive UI) | Moderate |
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Real feedback from compliance teams
"We saved over $40,000 compared to Vanta by going with LowerPlane for our ISO and SOC 2 certifications. The multi-framework mapping alone saved us weeks of work."
"Having a dedicated compliance advisor from day one was game-changing. With Vanta, you only get that on enterprise plans. LowerPlane includes it for everyone."
"We went from assessment to audit-ready in 35 days. The 70% questionnaire auto-answer feature saved us countless hours. Best decision we made."
"The 300+ free integrations sealed the deal. Vanta wanted to charge extra for several tools we use daily. LowerPlane included everything."
"Vanta helped us get SOC 2 certified, but it was expensive. We paid over $30K for the first year and had to wait 90 days. It works, but there are cheaper options now."
"Good platform overall, but adding a second framework (ISO 27001) cost us an additional $14K/year. Wish they had better multi-framework bundling."
"The Trust Center feature is excellent. Support was responsive when we had enterprise plan. But standard support was slow before we upgraded."
"Solid compliance platform with good audit firm relationships. Just be prepared for the cost if you need multiple frameworks. It adds up quickly."
We make the transition seamless
Export your existing controls, evidence, and policies from Vanta. Our team reviews your current compliance state and creates a migration plan.
We automatically import your data into LowerPlane. Our AI maps existing evidence to multi-framework controls, saving you 40+ hours of work.
Your dedicated advisor verifies everything is correct. We schedule a review session and you're live with enhanced multi-framework capabilities.
Free migration support • No downtime • 5-7 day timeline
Common questions about switching
No. We migrate all your control implementations, evidence, and documentation. Your audit progress is preserved. In fact, our multi-framework mapping often accelerates your timeline by identifying control overlaps Vanta missed.
For companies needing multiple frameworks: Year 1 savings are $23,005 (starter) to $54,000+ (3 frameworks). Over 3 years, you save $54,000-$162,000+ depending on your framework needs. Plus you get a dedicated advisor included.
We understand contracts. We can work with you to plan a migration at your renewal date, or help you analyze the ROI of switching mid-contract. Many customers find the savings justify early switching.
Yes. LowerPlane generates standard readiness reports accepted by all major audit firms including Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, A-LIGN, and others. Your auditor relationships remain intact.
5-7 business days on average. We handle data export, import, mapping, and verification. You're typically live within a week with enhanced multi-framework capabilities.
Most integrations (AWS, GCP, Azure, Okta, GitHub, etc.) are supported by both platforms. We help reconfigure them with LowerPlane. Plus you gain access to 275+ additional integrations Vanta doesn't offer.
Yes. Vanta averages ~50% auto-answer. LowerPlane's AI analyzes your evidence across frameworks and pre-fills 70% of questionnaires. For a 100-question SOC 2 readiness assessment, that's 20 fewer questions to answer manually.
Every LowerPlane customer gets a dedicated compliance advisor (not just enterprise plans). You also get <4 hour response times, Slack support, and unlimited expert review sessions. Better support than Vanta's standard plans.
Absolutely. We offer personalized demos where we can even import a sample of your Vanta data to show you exactly how LowerPlane would work for your specific compliance needs.
LowerPlane automatically identifies 80-90% control overlap between ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI-DSS. One piece of evidence satisfies multiple frameworks. Vanta requires manual mapping across separate framework views.
You need multiple frameworks. If you're pursuing ISO 27001 + SOC 2, or adding HIPAA/GDPR, LowerPlane's multi-framework control mapping and bundled pricing will save you $54,000+ over 3 years compared to Vanta's per-framework pricing.
Budget matters. At $4,995 vs $28,000 starting price, LowerPlane offers identical core functionality (automated evidence collection, policy generation, continuous monitoring) at 82% lower cost. You get more integrations (300+ vs ~100) and better support (dedicated advisor vs standard).
You want faster results. LowerPlane's 30-45 day audit-ready timeline vs Vanta's 60-90 days means you can close deals faster. Our 70% questionnaire auto-answer (vs ~50%) saves your team 10+ hours per framework.
Support is critical. Every LowerPlane customer gets a dedicated compliance advisor from day one. With Vanta, this is enterprise-only. When you're racing toward an audit, having an expert on call is invaluable.
You only need one framework. If you're only pursuing SOC 2 or ISO 27001 and have no plans for additional certifications, Vanta's extensive track record and large customer base provide confidence despite the higher price.
Brand recognition is paramount. Vanta has 15,000+ customers and strong name recognition. If your sales team needs a "household name" on your security page for enterprise deals, Vanta's brand carries weight.
Budget isn't a constraint. If you're a well-funded enterprise with budget flexibility and you value the comfort of an established platform over cost savings, Vanta is a solid choice. Just be prepared for $28,000+ starting price and $14,000+ per additional framework.
For 80% of companies, LowerPlane is the better choice. You get the same core compliance automation capabilities as Vanta, plus superior multi-framework support, 300+ free integrations, a dedicated advisor, and 70% questionnaire auto-answer - all while saving $54,000+ over 3 years.
Vanta makes sense if you have unlimited budget and only need one framework. But if you're a startup or growth company pursuing multiple certifications, LowerPlane's ROI is hard to beat. The $23,005 Year 1 savings alone could fund a security engineer.
See why companies are switching from Vanta to LowerPlane for better pricing, faster timelines, and dedicated support.