Certvik vs Vanta

Certvik vs Vanta —
a Microsoft 365-first approach to compliance

Both Certvik and Vanta help organisations prepare for ISO 27001 and SOC 2. They take different approaches — this page explains the differences honestly, so you can decide which fits your environment.

Two different approaches

Vanta is a broad compliance automation platform that connects to a wide range of cloud infrastructure, SaaS tools, and identity providers. It is designed for organisations with diverse technology stacks that need to pull evidence from many different systems.

Certvik takes a different approach: it is built specifically for Microsoft 365-first organisations. Rather than being one integration among many, M365 is the core data source. The control mapping, evidence collection, and gap analysis are all designed around how Microsoft 365 actually works — via the Graph API, Entra ID, Intune, Defender, and Exchange Online.

If your organisation runs primarily on M365, this depth of native integration typically means better coverage from your existing environment, without needing to connect additional tools.

Side-by-side comparison

CertvikVanta
M365 integration depthDeep — all data from M365 Graph API, Entra ID, Intune, DefenderBroad — M365 is one of many supported platforms
ISO 27001Yes — all 93 controls, ISO 27001:2022Yes
SOC 2Yes — all five Trust Services CriteriaYes
Evidence automationAutomated from M365; manual upload for non-M365 evidenceAutomated from many sources
Pricing transparencyTransparent, per-module pricing on websiteQuote-based
Best forM365-first orgs, SaaS companies, MSPsMulti-cloud, large enterprise, diverse tech stacks

Vanta information based on publicly available documentation. Verify current capabilities with Vanta directly.

Common questions

Is Certvik a direct replacement for Vanta?

Not necessarily — it depends on your environment. If your organisation runs primarily on Microsoft 365 and you need ISO 27001 or SOC 2, Certvik's M365-native integration means you get deeper coverage from your existing stack. If you rely heavily on AWS, GCP, or a wide range of SaaS tools outside M365, Vanta's broader connector library may be a better fit.

How does pricing compare?

Certvik publishes transparent, per-module pricing on our website. Vanta typically requires a sales conversation for a quote. We can't speak to Vanta's current pricing — we recommend getting a quote directly from them to compare.

Can Certvik handle both ISO 27001 and SOC 2?

Yes. Certvik supports ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 simultaneously from a single M365 connection. Evidence collected for ISO 27001 controls is often reusable for SOC 2 criteria — Certvik identifies the overlaps.

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