Vanta Reviews & Product Details

Vanta’s biggest strength is how quickly it gets companies from zero to audit-ready by automating evidence collection and mapping controls in a way that’s simple, intuitive, and auditor-friendly. Its broad integration ecosystem (cloud, identity, devices, source control) removes a huge amount of manual work, while the clean UX and clear remediation guidance make it easy for non-security teams to follow without constant hand-holding. It’s not a deep GRC or risk platform, but as a compliance execution engine, it excels at speed, clarity, and reducing audit friction — which is exactly why it’s so effective for startups and SMBs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vanta is a strong compliance automation platform, but its main limitation is that it’s optimized for speed and standardization rather than highly complex or bespoke security programs. For organizations with unique architectures, custom frameworks, or advanced risk management needs, some controls and workflows can feel a bit rigid and require manual workarounds. That said, this trade-off is intentional and aligns well with Vanta’s goal of making compliance accessible and efficient for most growing teams, especially those pursuing common frameworks like SOC 2 or ISO 27001. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vanta’s greatest strength is its automation capabilities. It continuously monitors our tech stack—including GitHub, Google Workspace, JumpCloud, and Slack—and automatically collects the evidence needed for audits. This has transformed our compliance process from a stressful, manual scramble into a seamless, ongoing state of readiness. As a manager, I value how the central dashboard gives me immediate insight into our security posture, saving my team a significant amount of time.

Vanta also excels at simplifying complex compliance frameworks like SOC 2, , HITRUSTi1 and HIPAA. We frequently use it for SSL audit preparation. The platform provides a clear, actionable roadmap, featuring pre-built policy templates and thorough, step-by-step guidance. Integrating Vanta with our existing tools was straightforward, which made the implementation process easy. Because of this, our team feels confident taking on security responsibilities, even without deep compliance expertise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The platform does a great job with core compliance, but I would appreciate having more ways to customize the policy templates without having to build them entirely from the ground up. At times, the number of alerts can feel overwhelming until you take the time to fine-tune the notification settings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have been using Vanta for about two years mainly for SOC II, and I find it extremely valuable because it provides a comprehensive platform that guides me through certifications, policies, controls, and also offers pen testing and monitoring. What I like most about Vanta is its capability to make the daunting task of achieving certifications much more manageable. It simplifies the establishment of new processes, policies, and documentation while integrating seamlessly with existing systems to highlight security aspects. Vanta gives me a full overview at any given time, enhancing our oversight capabilities. The integrations with cloud infrastructure are particularly helpful, as Vanta thoroughly checks large environments for security issues, vulnerabilities in container images, and other aspects, demonstrating its extensive and reliable functionality. Setting up Vanta was also fairly easy, which I appreciate. These features collectively make it an invaluable tool for our team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pentesting should be included in the main subscription as Vanta is quite pricey, and they quickly charge extra for any expansion. Additionally, not all Vanta functions are easy to understand at first glance, leading to a lot of work. Achieving SOC II and maintaining it is not trivial, and it demands significant resources from the DevOps team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I personally appreciated how straightforward the integration process was, as well as the convenience of the daily dashboard for monitoring GRC status. I also found the Trust Center and Vendor Risk Management features particularly useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think the AI-powered chatbot for real-time support still has room for improvement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Vanta is its automated compliance monitoring and evidence collection. The platform streamlined our SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certification process significantly. Implementation was straightforward with seamless integrations to GitHub, Azure, and Salesforce. The intuitive dashboard provides clear visibility into our compliance posture, making gap identification easy. Automated evidence collection saves substantial time during audits. Customer support has been responsive and helpful in navigating complex requirements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While Vanta is comprehensive, the initial setup required significant time investment to configure all integrations and customize policies to our specific needs. Some automated checks occasionally flag false positives, requiring manual review and justification. The platform can feel overwhelming initially due to the breadth of features and compliance requirements it covers. Additionally, certain advanced customization options have a learning curve. Pricing scales with company size and integrations, which can become costly as you grow. More granular control over automated workflows would be beneficial. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Via the automations and integrations, Vanta makes it easy for our 1-person compliance team to operate like a much larger team. By subscribing to the various frameworks (HIPAA, SOC2, PCI, etc...) we can continuously track towards compliance of those controls in preparation for external audits. The template policies are great, and the associated training modules are fun (love the llama). I continue to be impressed with the additional features/improvements that Vanta makes, especially the integration of AI into the tool for third party vendor management, answering security questionnaires, and evaluating uploaded audit evidence (pre-submission). Oh, and the Trust Center was a game-changer for us - really helps to showcase how serious we are about security and compliance. Lastly, anytime I have had to create a support ticket for something, they have been very responsive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For audit evidence they need to create a drop down to allow searching/selecting previously uploaded evidence. This will eliminate duplicate uploads. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vanta makes it easy to keep track of all our compliance documentation and records. It was easy to connect to our cloud providers and the integrations were well documented. We were up and running within a day.

As the Compliance Manager, I keep Vanta open in a browser tab so I can check in daily on our status - even though we have the Slack integration as well, the UI is really well designed and the dashboard keeps me informed.

The scoping tools are very helpful for controlling and defining what is in and out of scope for audits. And the AI Agent really simplifies policy writing and maintenance! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I can't say there are any downsides to using Vanta. It is really an excellent tool for ensuring compliance. It would be nice if there were integrations for a couple of our smaller tools, but that is on the vendor, not Vanta, to complete. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Vanta is how much it simplifies compliance and security tracking. It automatically monitors controls, collects evidence, and keeps everything organized, which saves a huge amount of manual effort. The interface is clean and easy to use, and I really like how it gives a clear picture of audit readiness at any time. It makes the whole compliance process much smoother and less stressful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There isn’t much to dislike, but sometimes the integrations can take a bit of time to sync or need a quick refresh to show the latest data. A few more customization options in reporting and dashboard views would also be nice to have. Overall though, it’s a solid platform that does its job really well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I really like about Vanta is the overall layout and the way information is organized throughout the platform. It’s intuitive and easy to navigate, which makes finding what I need fast and straightforward. I also appreciate how Vanta doesn’t just flag issues but provides clear, actionable tips on how to resolve them. The guidance feels practical and helps our team stay on top of compliance tasks without unnecessary confusion. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing I find challenging about Vanta is that the platform can sometimes feel overwhelming. With so much information and so many features, it can be confusing at times to know exactly where to find specific details or tools. A more streamlined navigation or clearer pathways to key information could make it easier to use efficiently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have been using Vanta for a year and a half primarily to prepare us for ISO 27001 certification, as well as to keep our services in continuous compliance with certification requirements. The platform has greatly facilitated the management of all the necessary documentation for certification. I especially appreciate how easy the setup process was with the continuous support from the Vanta agent, who guided us step by step, and the included guides were clear and helpful. Vanta's real-time integrations with our systems are extremely useful and allow for efficient maintenance. The software has proven to be robust and aligns perfectly with our compliance needs, and in addition to this, Vanta offers excellent cost-benefit. The ease with which all documentation and processes can be maintained, thanks to everything being in the cloud, has allowed us to significantly optimize our tasks. For me, Vanta has been very useful and valuable, and I wish more people could experience its usefulness. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would like Vanta to be more customizable and for the feedback provided to the development team to be considered more quickly and efficiently to make the changes we sometimes need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.