Vanta Pricing 2026

Vanta pricing typically starts at $10,000/year for the Essentials plan with one compliance framework. Based on customer data, costs range between $7,078 and $14,391 annually, with an average price of $10,880. Enterprise packages start at $30,000+ per year and can reach up to $80,000 annually depending on the number of devices, frameworks, and features selected. All plans use custom pricing rather than published rates.

No, Vanta does not offer a permanent free plan or publicly available self-serve free trial. All pricing is custom-quoted through their sales team. Companies must contact Vanta sales for a demo and custom pricing proposal based on their specific compliance needs, company size, and number of frameworks required.

Vanta offers four pricing tiers: Essentials (starting ~$10,000/year for one framework), Plus (custom pricing for multiple frameworks), Professional (custom pricing with full AI capabilities), and Enterprise (starting $30,000+ for unlimited frameworks and white-glove support). All tiers use custom pricing based on company size, number of monitored devices, and compliance frameworks needed.

Vanta's Essentials plan includes one compliance framework starting around $10,000/year. Additional frameworks require add-on fees ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 per framework to unlock framework mapping capabilities. Enterprise plans starting at $30,000+ include unlimited frameworks without per-framework fees.

Vanta provides excellent value for companies pursuing compliance certifications, as it can reduce time-to-compliance from 6-12 months to 2-4 months through automation. The platform automates 80%+ of compliance work, monitors 300+ integrations continuously, and handles evidence collection automatically. For companies facing SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or GDPR requirements, Vanta's $10,000-$30,000 annual cost is typically offset by saved audit preparation time (100+ hours) and reduced consultant fees.

Vanta is positioned in the premium tier of compliance automation platforms. Compared to alternatives: Drata ($15,000-$100,000/year), Secureframe ($7,500-$20,500/year), Tugboat Logic ($500-$17,500/year), and Hyperproof ($12,000-$99,700/year). Vanta's $10,000-$80,000 pricing reflects its comprehensive feature set, 300+ integrations, and AI-powered automation. While not the cheapest option, Vanta's market leadership and automation capabilities justify the premium for most mid-market and enterprise buyers.

Vanta does not publicly advertise standard discounts. However, customers report negotiating 10-20% discounts through: multi-year contract commitments (2-3 years), quarter-end timing (especially Q4), competitive quotes from Drata or Secureframe, and company-wide compliance program commitments. Annual payment upfront may also yield 5-10% savings versus quarterly billing. Startups should ask about reduced pricing for early-stage companies under 50 employees.

Vanta does not publicly advertise nonprofit or education discounts as of January 2026. However, qualified nonprofits and educational institutions should contact Vanta sales to discuss potential custom pricing arrangements, especially for bulk institutional deployments. Some customers report receiving 15-25% discounts for verified 501(c)(3) nonprofits with multi-year commitments.

Vanta Enterprise includes unlimited compliance frameworks, unlimited monitored devices, custom framework mapping, SSO/SAML integration, dedicated customer success manager, white-glove onboarding and implementation support, custom SLAs, executive business reviews, API access, advanced security features, and custom integrations. Pricing starts at $30,000+ annually based on company size and requirements.

Vanta bills annually via custom invoicing after sales engagement. Pricing is quoted based on your company size (number of employees and monitored devices), compliance frameworks needed (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.), and tier selection. Payment is typically due upfront annually, though some customers negotiate quarterly or monthly payment schedules. Contracts are generally 12-month commitments with automatic renewal unless canceled 30-60 days before term end.

Yes, Vanta pricing is highly negotiable since all plans use custom quotes. Best negotiation strategies: obtain competitive quotes from Drata, Secureframe, or Sprinto; commit to multi-year contracts (2-3 years for 15-25% discount); time discussions for quarter-end (especially Q4); negotiate annual upfront payment for 5-10% savings; and leverage company growth projections to negotiate volume discounts. For deals over $25,000, expect 15-30% discount potential off initial quote.

Beyond the base Vanta license ($10,000-$80,000/year), expect: framework add-ons ($5,000-$15,000 each), bundled penetration testing ($4,000-$10,000), external auditor fees ($8,000-$25,000 annually for SOC 2/ISO audits), implementation costs ($10,000-$30,000 for enterprise), premium support (15-20% annual), consultant fees ($150-$300/hour), and renewal increases (15-25%). Total first-year cost of ownership for SOC 2 certification can reach $40,000-$100,000 including Vanta, auditors, and consultants.