Vanta vs Secureframe (2026): ISO 42001 Coverage, Pricing, and Verdict
Head to head
| Dimension | Vanta | Secureframe |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ~€6,000/yr | ~€7,000/yr |
| ISO 42001 support | ◐ Partial | ◐ Partial |
| EU AI Act support | ✓ Full | ◐ Partial |
| Frameworks | 6 | 7 |
| Audit support model | Auditor partner network | Auditor partner network |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Implementation time | 10–16 weeks | 10–16 weeks |
| Score | 8.4/10 | 8.0/10 |
ISO 42001 coverage
Vanta. ISO 42001 controls available as an add-on framework. Mapping is generated against the published Annex A controls; some clauses require manual evidence.
Secureframe. ISO 42001 framework added in 2025 with strong control mapping. AI risk assessment workflow is a recent addition.
EU AI Act coverage
Vanta. EU AI Act control framework released in 2025. Maps obligations for providers and deployers of high-risk systems.
Secureframe. Provider obligations covered. Deployer obligations and GPAI requirements still being expanded.
Pricing
Vanta. Starting at ~€6,000/yr. Single framework, up to 50 employees.
Secureframe. Starting at ~€7,000/yr. Single framework, audit guidance included.
Implementation
Vanta. A typical first ISO 42001 implementation runs 12 to 16 weeks from kickoff to audit-ready, assuming a dedicated internal owner. Vanta provides templated policies, control owner assignments, and an audit-ready evidence room. Customers report meaningful time savings on evidence collection compared to spreadsheet-based approaches.
Secureframe. Implementation timelines align with Drata: 10 to 14 weeks for ISO 42001 as a first framework. The in-house audit team is a notable accelerant for organisations without prior certification experience.
Verdict
Vanta wins on framework breadth, integration depth, and EU partner network, making it the safer bet for teams already running SOC 2 or ISO 27001 on its platform. Secureframe wins for first-time ISO 42001 candidates who value the bundled in-house audit guidance over self-service.
Our recommendation: Vanta for the primary use case discussed above. The other tool remains a strong choice in the segments listed in its full review.