Compare AWS Control Tower and Vanta

At a Glance
AWS Control Tower
AWS Control Tower
Star Rating
(22)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AWS Control Tower
Vanta
Vanta
Star Rating
(2,349)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Vanta
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Vanta excels in user experience, with a clean and intuitive interface that simplifies compliance management. Users appreciate the platform's ability to consolidate compliance statuses in one place, making it easier to track ISO and SOC 2 requirements.
  • Users say AWS Control Tower provides a robust centralized control unit for managing multiple accounts, which is particularly beneficial for larger organizations. Reviewers highlight its capability to facilitate easy tracing and management across various zones, ensuring security and streamlined access.
  • According to verified reviews, Vanta stands out for its quick implementation and ease of setup, with many users noting that it saves significant time through its automated compliance monitoring features. The integration capabilities for continuous control monitoring are also frequently praised.
  • Reviewers mention that while AWS Control Tower offers strong governance features, it sometimes struggles with user-specific workflow needs, leading to configuration challenges. This can impact the overall user satisfaction compared to Vanta's more adaptable approach.
  • Users highlight the quality of support provided by both platforms, but Vanta edges out slightly with a more positive reception. Reviewers appreciate Vanta's responsive customer service and the efficiency of its AI-driven tools for vendor inquiries, which enhance the overall compliance experience.
  • G2 reviewers note that while AWS Control Tower has solid compliance monitoring capabilities, Vanta's comprehensive dashboards and reporting tools provide a more user-friendly experience for tracking compliance metrics, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for simplicity and effectiveness.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AWS Control Tower
No pricing available
Vanta
No pricing available
Free Trial
AWS Control Tower
No trial information available
Vanta
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
16
9.1
1,923
Ease of Use
8.0
17
8.9
1,968
Ease of Setup
7.9
11
8.8
1,740
Ease of Admin
7.8
9
8.9
1,377
Quality of Support
9.0
15
9.0
1,816
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
9
9.2
1,353
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
15
9.5
1,891
Features by Category
Cloud Workload Protection PlatformsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
9.5
7
Not enough data
Management
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
Operations
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Security Controls
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
10
8.8
770
Security
9.1
9
9.4
728
8.7
9
Feature Not Available
8.6
7
8.1
586
8.3
8
8.6
604
Compliance
8.7
9
9.0
655
9.0
8
8.8
636
8.8
8
9.0
664
Administration
9.1
9
9.1
681
9.0
8
9.1
679
8.1
7
8.3
618
Vendor Security and Privacy AssessmentHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.2
633
Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
507
Not enough data
8.5
533
Not enough data
8.4
511
Not enough data
8.7
558
Risk assessment
Not enough data
8.6
556
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
569
Not enough data
7.3
120
Generative AI - Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment
Not enough data
7.5
110
Not enough data
7.5
110
Third Party & Supplier Risk ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
8.3
363
Risk Assessment
Not enough data
8.6
331
Not enough data
6.9
115
Risk Control
Not enough data
8.7
327
Not enough data
9.1
339
Not enough data
8.4
331
Monitoring
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
335
Not enough data
8.6
324
Reporting
Not enough data
8.6
333
Not enough data
8.7
326
Not enough data
8.6
319
Agentic AI - Third Party & Supplier Risk Management
Not enough data
7.3
79
Not enough data
7.3
78
Not enough data
8.4
611
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.0
511
Not enough data
6.9
510
Workflows - Audit Management
Not enough data
8.6
527
Not enough data
8.6
528
Not enough data
8.3
510
Not enough data
8.5
535
Not enough data
8.4
509
Documentation - Audit Management
Not enough data
8.8
523
Not enough data
8.8
523
Reporting & Analytics - Audit Management
Not enough data
8.8
530
Not enough data
8.8
517
Not enough data
9.0
531
Not enough data
7.9
10
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform AI Features - Policy Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.5
120
Agentic AI - Vendor Management
Not enough data
7.5
107
Revenue Recognition
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.5
421
Generative AI - Security Compliance
Not enough data
7.2
348
Not enough data
7.8
382
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AWS Control Tower
AWS Control Tower
Vanta
Vanta
AWS Control Tower and Vanta are categorized as Cloud Compliance
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AWS Control Tower
AWS Control Tower
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
20.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
45.0%
Vanta
Vanta
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
40.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.7%
Reviewers' Industry
AWS Control Tower
AWS Control Tower
Computer Software
15.0%
Retail
10.0%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Information Services
10.0%
Hospital & Health Care
10.0%
Other
45.0%
Vanta
Vanta
Computer Software
33.3%
Information Technology and Services
20.4%
Financial Services
8.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.0%
Marketing and Advertising
2.9%
Other
29.9%
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Discussions
AWS Control Tower
AWS Control Tower Discussions
How do I unsubscribe my AWS organization from CloudTrail?
1 Comment
asia h.
AH
how do I upgradeRead more
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Vanta
Vanta Discussions
What is Vanta used for?
3 Comments
Mohd S.
MS
Compliance management Read more
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