EU AI Act comparison
ConformlyvsD

A security-compliance automation platform focused on SOC 2, ISO 27001 and continuous monitoring.

The short answer

D is a strong security-compliance automation platform, well known for streamlining SOC 2 and ISO 27001 with continuous control monitoring and a large integration catalogue. As with other GRC suites, the EU AI Act is one framework it can map to rather than its core purpose. Conformly is built solely for the EU AI Act — deterministic classification, FRIA, Annex IV, framework crosswalks, transparent pricing and EU hosting. Choose D for broad security automation; choose Conformly when the AI Act is the job to be done.

Feature-by-feature

How the two compare for EU AI Act compliance specifically.

Conformly
Best for the AI Act
D
Purpose-built for the EU AI Act
The entire product
One framework of many
Deterministic AI risk classification (Art. 5 / Annex III / Art. 50)
Rule-based, defensible
Control-mapping based
Annex IV, FRIA & Declaration of Conformity generators
Built in
Not AI-Act-specific
AI literacy training tracking (Art. 4)
Built in
General training module
Free risk checker, no sign-up
Two-minute check
Sign-up / sales required
Framework crosswalks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 42001)
AI-relevant crosswalks
Full automation
Effective integrations + open API
Focused set + API/webhooks
Large catalogue
Transparent public pricing
From $390, public
Sales quote
Price-lock guarantee
Guaranteed
Standard renewals
Self-hosted in the EU (data residency)
Your infrastructure
Cloud SaaS
Live in a day
Same day
Onboarding required

strong · partial · typically no

Where D is stronger
  • Excellent SOC 2 / ISO 27001 automation with continuous monitoring
  • Broad integration catalogue for automated evidence collection
  • Established GRC platform with trust-centre and vendor features
  • Good fit for teams standardising multiple security frameworks
Where Conformly wins
  • Single-minded EU AI Act focus rather than a mapped framework
  • Deterministic, rule-based risk classification (no black box)
  • FRIA, Annex IV, Art. 73 incident register and Art. 4 training built in
  • Framework crosswalks to SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR & HIPAA
  • A focused set of effective integrations plus an open API/webhooks
  • Public pricing from $390 with a price-lock guarantee, self-hosted in the EU

Pricing & transparency

D, like most GRC suites, is quote-based and priced per company and framework. Conformly's prices are public: $390 one-time, $1,490/yr Starter, $4,990/yr Growth, all price-locked.

Frequently asked questions

Is Conformly an alternative to D for the AI Act?

Yes, if the EU AI Act is your focus. Conformly specialises in it with deterministic classification, FRIA and Annex IV generation, while D is a broad security-compliance platform where the AI Act is one framework.

Does D handle the EU AI Act?

D can map controls to AI-related frameworks, but its core strength is SOC 2 and ISO 27001 automation. Conformly is purpose-built for the EU AI Act end to end.

How does pricing compare?

Conformly publishes its pricing from $390 with a price-lock guarantee. D is quote-based, so cost depends on a sales conversation.

D is a great engine for SOC 2 and continuous security monitoring. When the EU AI Act is what you must satisfy, Conformly is the focused, defensible, openly-priced specialist. Start with the free risk checker.