A leading security-compliance automation platform (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR).
Vanta is an excellent, mature platform — if your primary goal is SOC 2, ISO 27001 or broad security compliance, it's hard to beat, with 375+ integrations that automate evidence collection. But for the EU AI Act specifically, AI governance is one framework among dozens. Conformly does one thing — the EU AI Act — thoroughly, with deterministic risk classification, an Annex IV generator, transparent pricing and EU hosting. If the AI Act is your driver, Conformly is the sharper, more affordable fit; if you need the whole security-compliance stack, Vanta is the broader platform.
Feature-by-feature
How the two compare for EU AI Act compliance specifically.
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- Deep, mature SOC 2 / ISO 27001 / HIPAA / GDPR coverage
- 375+ integrations that auto-collect evidence continuously
- Large customer base, strong brand and trust signals
- Vendor risk, questionnaire automation and a big partner network
- Purpose-built for the EU AI Act — not an add-on framework
- Deterministic Art. 5 / Annex III classification you can defend to a regulator
- Annex IV technical file generator + Art. 4 training tracking out of the box
- Transparent public pricing from $390 with a price-lock guarantee
- Self-hosted in the EU — your compliance data stays yours
- Free two-minute risk checker with no sign-up
Pricing & transparency
Vanta uses quote-based pricing (typically five figures per year, scaling with company size and frameworks). Conformly publishes its prices openly — a one-time $390 report, $1,490/yr Starter and $4,990/yr Growth — with a price-lock guarantee so renewals never jump.
Frequently asked questions
Is Conformly a Vanta alternative?
For EU AI Act compliance, yes. Conformly focuses solely on the AI Act with deterministic classification, an Annex IV generator and transparent pricing. Vanta is a broader security-compliance platform where the AI Act is one framework among many.
Does Vanta cover the EU AI Act?
Vanta has added AI governance capabilities, but as one framework within a wider SOC 2 / ISO-centric platform. Conformly is built end-to-end around the EU AI Act specifically.
Which is cheaper, Conformly or Vanta?
Conformly is transparently priced from $390 (one-time) and $1,490/yr, with a price-lock guarantee. Vanta is quote-based and typically costs five figures per year, so Conformly is usually the more affordable option for AI Act work.
Can I use both?
Yes. Many teams run Vanta for SOC 2 and broad security while using Conformly as the specialist system of record for the EU AI Act. Conformly's webhooks and API make it easy to sit alongside other tools.
If you're chasing SOC 2 and a wide security-compliance programme, Vanta is a superb choice. If your pressing need is the EU AI Act — classification, obligations, Annex IV, deadlines — Conformly gives you a focused, defensible, transparently-priced platform you can stand up the same day. Run the free risk checker to see exactly what applies to your systems.