# Apptega, Essential ERM vs Scrut Automation Comparison

| | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 157 | 42 | 1,308 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (42.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (37.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free Trial | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Apptega

Pros:
- Ease of Use (38 reviews)
- Features (22 reviews)

Cons:
- Improvements Needed (12 reviews)
- Limited Functionality (11 reviews)

### Essential ERM

Pros:
- Customer Support (3 reviews)
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Improvement Needed (2 reviews)
- Document Management Issues (1 reviews)

### Scrut Automation

Pros:
- Ease of Use (276 reviews)
- Customer Support (249 reviews)

Cons:
- Improvement Needed (69 reviews)
- Technical Issues (52 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (139 reviews) | 9.5 (31 reviews) | 9.6 (1202 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (138 reviews) | 9.6 (32 reviews) | 9.5 (1219 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (125 reviews) | 9.4 (27 reviews) | 9.5 (871 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (111 reviews) | 9.6 (23 reviews) | 9.6 (634 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.6 (137 reviews) | 9.8 (32 reviews) | 9.7 (1196 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.7 (110 reviews) | 9.9 (23 reviews) | 9.7 (641 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.8 (131 reviews) | 10.0 (30 reviews) | 9.8 (1221 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Apptega

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Essential ERM

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Professional Edition

Price: Free Trial

Description: Suitable for medium-sized teams

Key Features:
- All Essentials features, plus:
- Action Plan workflow module
- Voting & data collection

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/essential-erm/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Scrut Automation

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apptega** | 8.9/10 | 20 |
| **Essential ERM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Scrut Automation** | 9.5/10 | 534 |

#### Security

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 9.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (507 reviews) | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | 7.8 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (383 reviews) | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | 8.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (422 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | 8.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (426 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | 9.4 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (418 reviews) | 
| **Data Governance** | 9.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (379 reviews) | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (379 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement** | 9.2 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (398 reviews) | 
| **Auditing** | 9.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (402 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Management** | 9.0 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (371 reviews) | 

### Investigation Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apptega** | N/A | N/A |
| **Essential ERM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Scrut Automation** | N/A | N/A |

#### Case Management

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Intake** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Escalation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Investigation Management

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### IT Asset Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apptega** | N/A | N/A |
| **Essential ERM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Scrut Automation** | 8.2/10 | 163 |

#### Asset Inventory

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware Asset Inventory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (144 reviews) | 
| **Software Asset Inventory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (135 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Asset Inventory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (136 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Asset Inventory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (120 reviews) | 
| **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (132 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (68 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (60 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - IT Asset Management

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (9 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (9 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (9 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Central Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (121 reviews) | 
| **Asset Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (114 reviews) | 
| **Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (121 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (123 reviews) | 

### Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apptega** | 8.6/10 | 40 |
| **Essential ERM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Scrut Automation** | 8.5/10 | 196 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customized Vendor Pages** | 8.1 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (175 reviews) | 
| **Centralized Vendor Catalog** | 8.5 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (171 reviews) | 
| **Questionnaire Templates** | 9.1 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (180 reviews) | 
| **User Access Control** | 9.4 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (176 reviews) | 

#### Risk assessment

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk Scoring** | 9.3 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (178 reviews) | 
| **4th Party Assessments** | 7.6 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (145 reviews) | 
| **Monitoring And Alerts** | 8.4 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (168 reviews) | 
| **AI Monitoring** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (28 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI - Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Summarization** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.9 (22 reviews) | 
| **Text Generation** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.9 (22 reviews) | 

### Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apptega** | N/A | N/A |
| **Essential ERM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Scrut Automation** | 9.3/10 | 196 |

#### Configuration

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (139 reviews) | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (149 reviews) | 
| **Unified Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (145 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (152 reviews) | 
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (129 reviews) | 

#### Visibility

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multicloud Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (153 reviews) | 
| **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (127 reviews) | 

#### Vulnerability Management

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Threat Hunting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (136 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (148 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (141 reviews) | 
| **Risk-Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (148 reviews) | 

### Attack Surface Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apptega** | N/A | N/A |
| **Essential ERM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Scrut Automation** | 9.3/10 | 69 |

#### Asset Management

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (41 reviews) | 
| **Shadow IT Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (42 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gap Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (40 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (40 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (40 reviews) | 
| **Continuous Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (39 reviews) | 

#### Risk Management

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk-Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (62 reviews) | 
| **Reconnaissance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (58 reviews) | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (58 reviews) | 
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (55 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (27 reviews) | 

### Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apptega** | N/A | N/A |
| **Essential ERM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Scrut Automation** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Collection

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Sources** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third Party** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ratings** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Investment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Public** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance, Risk & Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Finance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Environmental, Quality and Safety Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Management - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Communications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Identification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Strategic Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benchmarking & Competitive Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Actionable Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI-Enabled ESG Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### IT Risk Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apptega** | 8.4/10 | 41 |
| **Essential ERM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Scrut Automation** | 7.1/10 | 65 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.2 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.0 (62 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring - IT Risk Management

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Monitoring** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.3 (23 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - IT Risk Management

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.9 (16 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (16 reviews) | 

### Audit Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apptega** | 8.9/10 | 46 |
| **Essential ERM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Scrut Automation** | 8.9/10 | 217 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.9 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (174 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.2 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (166 reviews) | 

#### Workflows - Audit Management

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audit Trail** | 9.2 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (132 reviews) | 
| **Recommendations** | 9.2 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (127 reviews) | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | 9.0 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (121 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | 8.5 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (128 reviews) | 
| **Planning & Scheduling** | 9.0 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (122 reviews) | 

#### Documentation - Audit Management

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates & Forms** | 9.2 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (135 reviews) | 
| **Checklists** | 9.0 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (130 reviews) | 

#### Reporting & Analytics - Audit Management

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | 9.4 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (132 reviews) | 
| **Audit Performance** | 9.0 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (131 reviews) | 
| **Industry Compliance** | 9.3 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (133 reviews) | 

### Policy Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apptega** | N/A | N/A |
| **Essential ERM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Scrut Automation** | 7.4/10 | 90 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (87 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (85 reviews) | 

#### Platform AI Features - Policy Management

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (37 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (38 reviews) | 

### Regulatory Change Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apptega** | 8.1/10 | 13 |
| **Essential ERM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Scrut Automation** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Regulatory Change Management

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apptega** | N/A | N/A |
| **Essential ERM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Scrut Automation** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Security Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apptega** | 8.5/10 | 24 |
| **Essential ERM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Scrut Automation** | 7.9/10 | 100 |

#### Generative AI - Security Compliance

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Risk** | 8.2 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (91 reviews) | 
| **Automated Documentation** | 8.7 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (92 reviews) | 

### Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apptega** | N/A | N/A |
| **Essential ERM** | 9.3/10 | 28 |
| **Scrut Automation** | N/A | N/A |

#### Risk Management

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk Identification** | Not enough data | 9.6 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Classification** | Not enough data | 9.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Methodology** | Not enough data | 9.6 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Goals Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Business Continuity Management

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Recovery Plans** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Procedure Templates** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Crisis Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 8.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security & Privacy** | Not enough data | 9.4 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | 9.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Flexibility** | Not enough data | 9.2 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Services

| Feature | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Implementation** | Not enough data | 9.9 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Training & Learning** | Not enough data | 9.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Support** | Not enough data | 9.9 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Professional Services** | Not enough data | 9.6 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Apptega (6):** [Security Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-compliance), [Cloud Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-compliance), [IT Risk Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-risk-management), [Regulatory Change Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/regulatory-change-management), [Audit Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/audit-management), [Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vendor-security-and-privacy-assessment)

**Unique to Essential ERM (4):** [Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-risk-management-erm), [Investigation Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/investigation-management), [Regulatory Change Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/regulatory-change-management), [Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/environmental-social-and-governance-esg-reporting)

**Unique to Scrut Automation (9):** [ Attack Surface Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/attack-surface-management), [Security Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-compliance), [Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-posture-management-cspm), [Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vendor-security-and-privacy-assessment), [Cloud Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-compliance), [Policy Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/policy-management), [IT Risk Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-risk-management), [Audit Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/audit-management), [IT Asset Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-asset-management)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Apptega | Essential ERM | Scrut Automation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 42.4% | 30.0% | 50.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 41.7% | 32.5% | 47.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 15.9% | 37.5% | 2.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Apptega

- **Information Technology and Services:** 25.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 19.2%
- **Consulting:** 7.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.3%
- **Defense & Space:** 3.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.3%
- **Manufacturing:** 2.6%
- **Information Services:** 2.0%
- **Government Administration:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 27.2%

#### Essential ERM

- **Management Consulting:** 12.5%
- **Financial Services:** 10.0%
- **Oil & Energy:** 7.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 7.5%
- **Medical Devices:** 7.5%
- **Banking:** 5.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.0%
- **Education Management:** 5.0%
- **Accounting:** 2.5%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 35.0%

#### Scrut Automation

- **Computer Software:** 38.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.0%
- **Financial Services:** 11.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.5%
- **Insurance:** 2.2%
- **Human Resources:** 1.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 1.8%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 1.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.4%
- **Internet:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 14.6%

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- [Vanta](https://www.g2.com/products/vanta/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2444 reviews)
- [Drata](https://www.g2.com/products/drata/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1178 reviews)
- [LogicGate Risk Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/logicgate-risk-cloud/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (190 reviews)
- [Secureframe](https://www.g2.com/products/secureframe/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (797 reviews)
- [Sprinto](https://www.g2.com/products/sprinto-inc/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1650 reviews)
- [Thoropass](https://www.g2.com/products/thoropass/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (578 reviews)
- [Vendor Risk](https://www.g2.com/products/vendor-risk/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (709 reviews)
- [Workiva](https://www.g2.com/products/workiva-workiva/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2145 reviews)
- [Scytale](https://www.g2.com/products/scytale-g2/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (646 reviews)

### Alternatives to Essential ERM

- [Optro](https://www.g2.com/products/optro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1595 reviews)
- [Workiva](https://www.g2.com/products/workiva-workiva/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2145 reviews)
- [Sprinto](https://www.g2.com/products/sprinto-inc/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1650 reviews)
- [Relativity](https://www.g2.com/products/relativity/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (635 reviews)
- [Logikcull](https://www.g2.com/products/logikcull/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (516 reviews)
- [Visualping](https://www.g2.com/products/visualping/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (434 reviews)
- [Pirani](https://www.g2.com/products/pirani/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (337 reviews)
- [Workday Adaptive Planning](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-adaptive-planning/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (307 reviews)
- [Hyperproof](https://www.g2.com/products/hyperproof/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (217 reviews)
- [LogicGate Risk Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/logicgate-risk-cloud/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (190 reviews)

### Alternatives to Scrut Automation

- [Vanta](https://www.g2.com/products/vanta/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2444 reviews)
- [Sprinto](https://www.g2.com/products/sprinto-inc/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1650 reviews)
- [Secureframe](https://www.g2.com/products/secureframe/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (797 reviews)
- [Drata](https://www.g2.com/products/drata/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1178 reviews)
- [Thoropass](https://www.g2.com/products/thoropass/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (578 reviews)
- [Optro](https://www.g2.com/products/optro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1595 reviews)
- [Wiz](https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (794 reviews)
- [Scytale](https://www.g2.com/products/scytale-g2/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (646 reviews)
- [Hyperproof](https://www.g2.com/products/hyperproof/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (217 reviews)
- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4306 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Apptega

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### Essential ERM

- Title: [What does ERM software do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/essential-erm-what-does-erm-software-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Help to identify and manage risks within a business "

### Scrut Automation

No discussions available for this product.

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