KollGuard vs Vanta
Vanta is the category-defining commercial compliance platform, sized for funded teams with budget for $20k+/yr software contracts. KollGuard is the developer-first complement: actually scans your code and databases, transparent pricing, and free to start.
Side-by-side
| KollGuard | Vanta | |
|---|---|---|
| Transparent public pricing | ||
| Free first scan + self-serve signup | ||
| Self-serve billing (Stripe — no sales call) | ||
| Starting price | $19.89/mo | ~$10k/yr |
| Actively scans code repos for security gaps | ||
| Actively scans Postgres / Supabase (RLS, TLS, roles, audit) | ||
| Detects PII / PHI columns in unprotected tables | ||
| Per-finding mapping to SOC 2 / HIPAA controls | ||
| Compliance frameworks supported | 12 | 20+ |
| Policy templates library | 10 templates | Extensive |
| Auditor network bundled | ||
| Continuous monitoring + alerts | ||
| Trust center (public posture page) | ||
| Vendor risk dashboard | ||
| AI cost / token-usage dashboard | ||
| Monitors the AI agents you deploy (health, drift, security) | ||
| Time to first result | Minutes | Days–weeks |
Pick KollGuard if…
- You're early-stage and need 'SOC 2 ready' on a $20–$100/mo budget.
- Your stack is GitHub + Postgres / Supabase — KollGuard scans both natively.
- You want to see what's actually broken before talking to an auditor.
- You prefer a tool that does the work over a workflow that manages the paperwork.
Pick Vanta if…
- You have a dedicated GRC team and want a single platform for policies, training, vendor management, and evidence.
- You're past Series A and a quoted $20k+/yr contract is normal procurement.
- You need bundled access to an auditor network with managed handoffs.
- Your integration list is broader than just GitHub + Postgres (Workday, Okta, HRIS, etc.).
Frequently asked
- Is KollGuard a Vanta replacement?
- Not for an enterprise GRC team — Vanta covers more administrative breadth (policy attestations, vendor questionnaires, training tracking). KollGuard is a complementary tool that actually runs technical security scans against your code and databases. Many teams use a scanner like KollGuard during build and a platform like Vanta once they're funded; we don't try to be both.
- Does KollGuard include an audit?
- No. KollGuard produces auditor-ready evidence (control-mapped scan reports, dispositioned findings, hash-chained audit trail). You engage a licensed CPA firm directly for the audit itself, typically $10k–$30k for a Type 1.
- Can KollGuard and Vanta coexist?
- Yes. Some teams use Vanta for policy / training / vendor management and KollGuard for the technical scan layer. KollGuard exports evidence in standard formats that auditors and Vanta-class platforms can ingest.
- How is the pricing actually $19.89/mo?
- Starter is $19.89/mo flat. Growth is $99/mo. Enterprise is custom. Pricing is on the Pricing page; no quote, no sales call required for the published tiers.
Try KollGuard free
First scan of each target is free. Transparent pricing after.