# Best IT Risk Management Software - Page 8

*By [Brandon Summers-Miller](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/brandon-summers-miller)*


IT risk management software protects business data against all risks associated with the use of software and hardware. This type of software is used to identify, assess, and mitigate IT risks across all business entities of a company. IT risk management solutions also help companies ensure the security and privacy of customer or supplier data. Organizations use IT risk management to comply with governmental regulations and internal policies related to data security. This type of software is implemented by IT departments and can be used by all employees. IT risk management can be deployed as part of a broader governance, risk, and compliance system.

IT risk management systems need to consolidate data from multiple sources and integrate with solutions for IT infrastructure, IT management, and security. When deployed as a standalone product, IT risk management software integrates with [governance, risk, and compliance software](https://www.g2.com/categories/governance-risk-compliance) and other risk management software.

To qualify for inclusion in the IT Risk Management category, a product must:

- Provide tools to identify, assess, and classify IT risks 
- Deliver scoring and ranking methods to track risk severity 
- Include standard templates for audits and other IT risk processes 
- Provide workflows to manage IT risk plans and tasks 
- Create IT risk tests such as vulnerability and penetration 
- Monitor the performance of the IT risk management activities 
- Include reports and documents for compliance purposes 





## Top IT Risk Management Software at a Glance
| # | Product | Rating | Best For | What Users Say |
|---|---------|--------|----------|----------------|
| 1 | [UpGuard Vendor Risk](https://www.g2.com/products/upguard-vendor-risk/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (721 reviews) | Third-party risk questionnaires with continuous external scanning | "[Well-Organized Platform for Security Due Diligence](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/upguard-vendor-risk-review-13089101)" |
| 2 | [Sprinto](https://www.g2.com/products/sprinto-inc/reviews) | 4.8/5.0 (1,654 reviews) | Continuous cloud compliance with automated evidence collection | "[Smooth, Structured HIPAA Compliance with Sprinto and Outstanding Support](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/sprinto-review-12898116)" |
| 3 | [TeamMate](https://www.g2.com/products/teammate/reviews) | 4.2/5.0 (549 reviews) | — | "[Streamlined, Paperless Audits with Easy Customization](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/teammate-review-13076610)" |
| 4 | [Thoropass](https://www.g2.com/products/thoropass/reviews) | 4.7/5.0 (578 reviews) | SOC 2 compliance with integrated audit | "[Thoropass and SOC2 process](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/thoropass-review-11551425)" |
| 5 | [Scrut Automation](https://www.g2.com/products/scrut-automation/reviews) | 4.9/5.0 (1,311 reviews) | Compliance automation with AI questionnaire completion | "[Transforming Compliance and Security Management with Scrut Automation](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/scrut-automation-review-10499291)" |
| 6 | [RealCISO vCISO & GRC Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/realciso-vciso-grc-platform/reviews) | 4.8/5.0 (188 reviews) | Multi-framework compliance automation with cloud misconfiguration detection | "[RealCISO Simplifies ISO 27001 Compliance Tracking with Helpful AI Assistance](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/realciso-vciso-grc-platform-review-13067203)" |
| 7 | [Optro](https://www.g2.com/products/optro/reviews) | 4.6/5.0 (1,586 reviews) | Connected IT risk across GRC modules | "[Overall a great user experience and easy to administer](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/optro-review-9615543)" |
| 8 | [SAP Risk Management](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-risk-management/reviews) | 4.2/5.0 (77 reviews) | SAP-native risk and access control | "[Efficient Risk Tracking, Needs UI Improvement](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/sap-risk-management-review-12208457)" |
| 9 | [Apptega](https://www.g2.com/products/apptega/reviews) | 4.7/5.0 (153 reviews) | Multi-framework compliance with control crosswalking | "[Clear Security Framework Control Breakdown](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/apptega-review-12488443)" |
| 10 | [OneTrust Tech Risk & Compliance](https://www.g2.com/products/onetrust-tech-risk-compliance/reviews) | 4.6/5.0 (107 reviews) | Automated GRC workflows with multi-framework compliance | "[The best GRC Product on the Market](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/onetrust-tech-risk-compliance-review-7634011)" |


## G2 Grid® for IT Risk Management Software
![G2 Grid® for IT Risk Management Software plotting products by satisfaction and market presence](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-risk-management/grids.png?focus%5B%5D=4086&focus%5B%5D=162410&focus%5B%5D=77979&focus%5B%5D=130035&focus%5B%5D=167976&focus%5B%5D=1264619&focus%5B%5D=20964&focus%5B%5D=955)
Highlighted products: UpGuard Vendor Risk, Sprinto, TeamMate, Thoropass, Scrut Automation, RealCISO vCISO & GRC Platform, Optro, and SAP Risk Management.
Underlying data: [Grid® JSON](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-risk-management/grids.json?focus%5B%5D=upguard-vendor-risk&focus%5B%5D=sprinto-inc&focus%5B%5D=teammate&focus%5B%5D=thoropass&focus%5B%5D=scrut-automation&focus%5B%5D=realciso-vciso-grc-platform&focus%5B%5D=optro&focus%5B%5D=sap-risk-management)


## How Many IT Risk Management Software Products Does G2 Track?
**Total Products under this Category:** 168

### Category Stats (Jul 2026)
- **Average Rating**: 4.49/5 The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings
- **Top Trending Product**: SureCloud (+1.41%) - Among all products in this category, SureCloud recorded the largest rating increase compared to last month
*Last updated: July 16, 2026*


## How Does G2 Rank IT Risk Management Software Products?

**Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:**

- 30 Analysts and Data Experts
- 10,800+ Authentic Reviews
- 168+ Products
- Unbiased Rankings

G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category.


## Which IT Risk Management Software Is Best for Your Use Case?

- **Leader:** [UpGuard Vendor Risk](https://www.g2.com/products/upguard-vendor-risk/reviews)
- **Highest Performer:** [RealCISO vCISO & GRC Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/realciso-vciso-grc-platform/reviews)
- **Easiest to Use:** [Sprinto](https://www.g2.com/products/sprinto-inc/reviews)
- **Top Trending:** [Formalize](https://www.g2.com/products/formalize/reviews)
- **Best Free Software:** [UpGuard Vendor Risk](https://www.g2.com/products/upguard-vendor-risk/reviews)


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## What Is IT Risk Management Software?

[Risk Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/risk-assessment)

## What Software Categories Are Similar to IT Risk Management Software?

- [Audit Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/audit-management)
- [Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-risk-management-erm)
- [Security Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-compliance)