Independent · 2026 Edition

The independent directory of SOC 2 compliance tools

An independent directory of soc 2 compliance automation software. Every tool is ranked on merit — never paid placement.

Every fact source-cited Ranked on merit — never paid placement Updated June 2026

All SOC 2 compliance tools tools, ranked

8 solutions found

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Vanta

#1 Top Rated

Vanta is a compliance automation platform that runs 1,200+ automated tests against a company's cloud, identity, code, and device infrastructure to prepare and maintain SOC 2, ISO 27001, and 20+ other frameworks. It is the most widely adopted tool in the category and was founded in 2018 specifically to automate the manual work of getting a SOC 2 report.

4.5(0)
~$10,000/year (Essentials), custom-quoted undefined
Companies pursuing their first SOC 2 or ISO 27001 reportFast-scaling SaaS teams that need many frameworks on one platformBuyers who want the largest auditor network and integration catalog
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Drata

#2 Top Rated

Drata is a compliance automation and enterprise GRC platform that automates control monitoring, evidence collection, and control mapping for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and 25+ frameworks. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, it pairs continuous monitoring with a Trust Center and AI-assisted security questionnaires.

4.4(0)
~$7,500/year (Essential), custom-quoted undefined
Teams that want continuous control monitoring out of the boxCompanies consolidating compliance and GRC on one platformBuyers who need a customer-facing Trust Center
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Sprinto

#3 Top Rated

Sprinto is a startup-focused compliance automation platform that runs continuous control monitoring and automated evidence collection for SOC 2 and other frameworks, often achieving audit-readiness in as little as two weeks. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, it is the lowest credible entry point in the SOC 2 automation category.

4.3(0)
~$8,000/year undefined
Sub-25-employee startups getting their first SOC 2Budget-conscious SaaS teams that want fast time-to-auditTeams that want included MDM and policy templates
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Secureframe

Secureframe is a compliance automation platform that condenses 200+ controls into a guided process automating policy creation, employee training, cloud security, and risk management for SOC 2 and 40+ frameworks. Founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, it monitors all five SOC 2 trust services criteria with automated tests.

4.2(0)
~$7,500/year, custom-quoted undefined
Teams wanting a guided, hand-held path to first SOC 2Companies needing many frameworks (40+) on one platformBuyers who value automated user access reviews
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Thoropass

Thoropass combines compliance automation software with an in-house, AICPA-peer-reviewed CPA firm, so the platform and the SOC 2 audit come from one provider. Founded in 2019 (formerly Laika, rebranded March 2023), it embeds a dedicated auditor from day one and reports 67% faster time-to-audit than traditional approaches.

4.1(0)
$8,700/year platform; $5,800/year SOC 2 audit subscription (AWS Marketplace) undefined
Teams that want software and the SOC 2 audit from one providerBuyers who value an in-house auditor involved from day oneCompanies wanting transparent, marketplace-listed pricing
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Scrut Automation

Scrut Automation is a governance, risk, and compliance platform that supports 60+ frameworks — including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS — with every framework included in every plan at no extra per-framework charge. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, it pairs continuous control monitoring with deep configurability of frameworks, controls, and risk formulas.

4(0)
~$15,000/year (under 50 employees), custom-quoted undefined
Teams that need many frameworks without per-framework feesCompanies wanting configurable controls, workflows, and risk formulasMid-size SaaS managing several compliance programs at once
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Hyperproof

Hyperproof is an AI-powered GRC platform that centralizes compliance, risk, and security workflows as a system of record across 140+ frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST SP 800-53. Founded by Craig Unger and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, it is aimed at mid-market and enterprise compliance teams managing multiple programs.

3.9(0)
Custom (enterprise quote) undefined
Mid-market and enterprise teams running many compliance programsOrganizations that need a system of record for compliance dataTeams that want strong audit and third-party risk management
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Anecdotes

Anecdotes is an AI-native enterprise GRC platform whose Compliance OS uses proprietary integrations to collect artifacts from public cloud, private cloud, on-premise, and SaaS systems for continuous, scalable compliance. Founded in 2020 by alumni of the IDF's 8200 unit, it targets large organizations with complex SOC 2, ISO 27001, and multi-framework requirements.

3.8(0)
Custom (enterprise quote) undefined
Enterprises with complex, multi-environment compliance needsTeams wanting AI-native, data-driven GRC at scaleOrganizations needing customization and depth beyond SMB tools

Frequently asked questions

What is the best SOC 2 compliance tools?

Based on our 2026 editorial rubric, the top-scored SOC 2 compliance tools tools in this directory are Vanta (4.5/5), Drata (4.4/5), Sprinto (4.3/5). The right pick still depends on your segment — every listing explains who it is and isn't for.

How are these rankings decided?

Every tool gets an editorial score from a fixed, weighted rubric — feature depth, integration breadth, pricing transparency, segment fit, and independent reputation. Every fact on a listing carries a source link and a "last verified" date.

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