Vanta vs Tugboat vs Sprinto Comparison: Features, Pricing, Reviews

Getting compliant is daunting enough with all the busy work but the task of choosing the right platform for your compliance framework does not have to be.

Suppose you are knee-deep in audit anxiety and looking for the right compliance automation platform. We’ve shortlisted the top compliance tools that should be in your consideration set and given you a deep dive into each of them. 

This blog discusses everything you need to know about Vanta, Tugboat Logic, and Sprinto to make an informed decision. We will compare these three platforms based on price, features, customer reviews, supported frameworks, and more. 

Let’s dive in!

An Overview

Before comparing the platforms, let us introduce ourselves to each.

What does Vanta do?

Vanta helps businesses establish compliance programs and makes them audit ready in a short span of time. The platform is known for its versatility in building an effective compliance program. It lets you connect your existing tools to the platform, fix required gaps, and work with an in-built auditor. 

What does Tugboat Logic do?

Tugboat Logic (now a part of OneTrust GRC) provides your company with a risk management solution that mitigates risks for IT & security, incidents, and breaches, vendors, audits, etc. Tugboat is best suited for enterprise compliance management and security assurance purposes. Although it makes compliance easier, it can have a high learning curve. 

What does Sprinto do?

Sprinto automates compliance workflows and evidence collection for effortless management of security frameworks. It seamlessly integrates with your existing cloud setup to ensure smooth control mapping and risk assessments.

The platform is fairly easy to use, is highly affordable for startups, and delivers fast results. It also contains pre-approved security programs designed for tech companies to accelerate compliance framework tasks and ease audits. It is suitable for all market segments including small and medium businesses, mid-market, and enterprise level. 

Vanta vs Tugboat vs Sprinto: Reviews

Platform	Vanta	Tugboat Logic (OneTrust)	Sprinto
G2	4.6/5	4.5/5	4.8/5
Capterra	4.7/8	4.7/8	4.8/5

Vanta 

“Vanta gives our team a clear picture of what needs to be done to achieve and maintain our compliance goals. It also allows the team to prioritize the work and provides a single plain of glass to track progress.” – G2 review.

“While lots of integrations are supported, not all services provided by those integrations are implemented for continuous monitoring by Vanta.” – G2 review.

Tugboat Logic

“Tugboat Logic saves all of our previous InfoSec questions and answers and uses machine learning to suggest answers to new InfoSec questions. Most of the time the answers suggested are good so you can just one click to submit the answer to the new InfoSec questionnaire.” – G2 review. 

“It would be helpful if there were more resources available for HIPAA compliance.” – G2 review for Tugboat.

Sprinto

“Top-notch Support: From the very first query, Sprinto’s team impressed me with their knowledge, responsiveness, and genuine desire to help. Quick replies meant questions never lingered, and their proactiveness kept me on track. They weren’t just answering questions; they were invested in my success.” – G2 review for Sprinto. 

“Sprinto’s rapid development fueled by user feedback is promising. Team task assignment isn’t available yet, but their receptiveness to suggestions points towards an upcoming collaborative future.” – G2 review for Sprinto. 

Platform	Vanta	Tugboat Logic (Now One Trust)	Sprinto
Identity	Trust management platform	Trust intelligence platform	GRC automation platform
Company Size	All sizes	Enterprise and mid-market	All sizes
Ease of use	9/10. The platform is intuitive and provides an easy compliance process. There is an initial learning curve.	8.6/10.  The platform is easy to use and has a lot of integrations. Adjusting to it takes some time due to overlapping feature sets.	9.2/10.  The platform is versatile and compatible with all kinds of cloud setups. The user interface is very friendly and navigating controls is effortless.
Ease of admin	9/10. Could have more detailed onboarding and offboarding processes and group administration could be improved.	8.6/10. Admins should understand the different rules required for the compliance policies within the tool.	9.3/10. Admins can be assigned restricted access to specific areas, enabling easier collaboration on compliance tasks with more team members.
Quality of support	9.1/10. Customer support is quite responsive and resolves queries as soon as possible.	9.1/10. A separate support portal since being acquired by OneTrust made things a little difficult.	9.4/10. Customers feel valued and the support team is very knowledgeable and supportive.
Suitability	Cloud-based SaaS companies	All types of companies	Cloud-based SaaS companies
Free trial	Available	Unavailable	Available

Pricing

The following are the pricing details for the platforms Vanta, Tugboat Logic, and Sprinto. 

Software	Vanta	Tugboat Logic	Sprinto
Pricing	Starts from $7500	Starts from $12,400	Book a call for custom quotes

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Supported Frameworks

Vanta	Tugboat Logic	Sprinto
SOC 2,ISO 27001:2022 ISO 27017, 27018 PCI DSSNIST CSK 800-171, 800-53 GDPR CCPA Microsoft SSPACustom frameworks	ISO 27001 SOC 2 HIPAA PCI DSS NIST 800-53 NIST CSFCustom frameworks	ISO 27001 SOC 2 GDPR HIPAA PCI DSS NIST ISO 27017 CIS CCPA CSA STAR FCRA OFDSS Custom Frameworks Bring your own framework

Key Features

Vanta	Tugboat Logic	Sprinto
User Access Control Sensitive Data Compliance Cloud Gap Analytics Monitoring And Alerts Anomaly Detection Compliance Program Monitoring Auditing Risk Assessment Risk Scoring Policy Enforcement Workflow Management Centralized Vendor Catalog Questionnaire Template Policies	Audit Trail Task Management Training Management Vendor Risk Management Auditing Data Security Access Controls Compliance Tasks Management Collaboration Requirements Management Dashboard Incident Management Audit Management	Complementary Trust Center Real-time compliance  Continuous control monitoring Vendor risk management Vulnerability assessment Access control Policy management Security questionnaires Risk assessment Automated evidence collection Tiered escalations Audit trail Email and Slack notifications One-click auditor collaboration Role-based compliance task assignment  Security and privacy policy templates Built-in security and privacy training modules Dedicated auditor’s dashboard In-app live chat

Auditing and Evidence Collection

Vanta

Vanta appears to offer a more comprehensive approach to audit readiness and evidence collection. It provides tools and support to make the process smoother. Vanta helps users gather and organize evidence tasks throughout the year, not just scramble for it close to audit time.

It uses pre-built security framework policies and a list of documents or evidence to show auditors. Users can also create their own or customize it. 

Tugboat Logic

Tugboat Logic emphasizes a centralized repository for all security and compliance certification information. This eliminates data silos, which can hinder efficient evidence collection during audits. The platform focuses on aligning the information security program with modern businesses.

Evidence collected is directly tied to the organization’s specific security controls and risk management strategies. This alignment ensures auditors can see a clear picture of how the organization manages security framework risks in the context of its business goals.

Sprinto

Sprinto has a dedicated auditor’s dashboard and automated evidence-collection workflow. It simplifies audits by integrating with your employees, code repository, and server systems and pulling checks to ensure real-time compliance. The key benefits of using Sprinto for evidence collection are:  

• Common control framework to minimize duplication of efforts
• Allows viewing & downloading evidence for specific periods to all points in time and continuous reporting
• Saving auditors’ time & effort with auditor auditor-friendly dashboard
• Ability to choose pre-vetted auditors or add your own.
• Allowing multiple audits at once

Control Monitoring

Vanta

Vanta offers a comprehensive approach to control monitoring that seamlessly integrates a wide range of top monitoring tools. The platform makes the management of security compliance policy controls simple with monitoring functionalities. 

Users can manage all their security frameworks and compliance status from a single platform. The integration with various monitoring tools makes it flexible and easy to use. 

Tugboat Logic

Tugboat’s approach involves mapping recommended mitigating controls to industry frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and NIST CSF. 

Plus, it verifies if evidence has been collected to demonstrate the operational effectiveness of these controls. The platform focuses on automation, tracking, and real-time risk assessment along with manual controls to streamline the control monitoring processes.

Sprinto

Sprinto tackles control monitoring with a two-pronged approach: automation and intelligent workflows.

• Automated monitoring: Sprinto automates the monitoring of many compliance controls. This means it can continuously check your systems and processes against pre-defined standards, freeing you from manual tasks. 
• Intelligent workflows for manual controls: Not all controls can be fully automated. Sprinto uses intelligent workflows to guide you through the manual tasks required to assess the control’s effectiveness.  

Risk Assessment

Here’s a table highlighting the differences between Vanta, Tugboat Logic, and Sprinto in terms of risk assessment:

Aspect	Vanta	Tugboat Logic	Sprinto
Risk Management Solution	Provides a risk management solution aimed at enhancing current workflows to streamline audits, attestations, cost-saving initiatives, and revenue growth.	Provides automated risk identification with a prebuilt library of risks tied to organizational strategic objectives	Automated risk identification based on industry benchmarks and cloud environment analysis
Workflow Optimization	Integrates with existing workflows	Assists in identifying key areas of concern through a Risk Identification Survey.	It speeds up audits, cuts costs, and boosts revenue.
Strategic Focus	Enhances efficiency and revenue through risk profile optimization.	Directs attention to key areas of concern aligned with organizational objectives to mitigate risks effectively	Integrates compliance requirements into risk management framework

Integrations

Integrations	Vanta	Tugboat (OneTrust)	Sprinto
Number	300+	50+	200+
Categories	Background checkersCRM platformsCloud providersCommunication platformsData warehouse providersDatastore providersDocument managementEndpoint securityHRIS (Human Resources Information Systems)Incident managementTask management	Customer Relationship Management (CRM)Identity & Access Management (IAM)Marketing AutomationCloud StorageSecurity & Risk ManagementContent Management Systems (CMS)Collaboration ToolsHuman Capital Management (HCM)Data Analytics	Cloud ProvidersOffice Suites & Software Single Sign-On (SSO)Incident Management ProvidersAccess & Privilege ManagementAPI PlatformContainer RegistryCollaboration & Productivity ToolsDigital SigningVulnerability Scanning ProvidersDatabase ProvidersBackground Check ServicesSecurity Awareness TrainingCustomer Support & MarketingCommunication ToolsAutomation ToolsDesign & Collaboration ToolsHRMS (Human Resource Management Systems)Workforce ManagementInfra Monitoring ProvidersCI CD Tools (Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery)ITSM (IT Service Management)AccountingConversation IntelligenceBusiness Intelligence & AnalyticsWeb Security & CDN (Content Delivery Network)Sales EngagementSoftware Testing

Support

Vanta

Customer support is fair. They provide prompt responses and helpful assistance in maximizing platform usage. Implementation is fast and initial certification is straightforward. However, there were issues related to account access in some reviews, which took too long to resolve.

The platform has a learning curve, but helpful support can ensure users can overcome it and utilize the features effectively.

Tugboat Logic

The customer support experience of Tugboat took a bit of a fall since the switch to a separate support portal. It is sometimes challenging to contact the support team, and the separate account setup adds complexity. 

It was mentioned that administrators need to understand compliance regulations to set up policies in the OneTrust tool. Overall, support services need improvement.

Overall, Tugboat Logic is a valuable tool for achieving compliance solutions but weighs the potential need for additional support against its cost-saving benefits.

Sprinto

Sprinto almost always has your back with a dedicated support team that’s there for you from day one. No matter if you’re just getting started or facing your final audit, they’ll be there to answer your questions and guide you through the process. They take the confusion and overwhelm out of compliance, so you can focus on running your business.

There were almost zero to no bad reviews about Sprinto’s customer service on G2. 

Wrapping Up

Vanta excels at versatility for your business while supporting your security standards. It simplifies evidence collection and builds trust with your partners. 

On the other hand, we have Tugboat Logic that is ideal for enterprise-level businesses as it provides your the capabilities of OneTrust and extended features. It aligns security incidents with modern business goals and offers robust features tailored for larger organizations.

If you consider your budget, automation needs, desired features (like Sprinto’s BYOF framework) and best usability, Sprinto can be your way to go. 

With Sprinto, compliance solutions become less of a burden and more of a strategic advantage. Let’s face it, who wouldn’t want to achieve compliance checks faster, smarter, and with total confidence?

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which is the best tool for risk assessment?

Sprinto is the best tool for risk assessment as it integrates with your existing compliance workflow to find risks and threats in your security environment. It has a continuous monitoring system in place to predict potential risks and provide solutions to mitigate them. 

2. Who are Vanta’s competitors?

Vanta’s major competitors are Sprinto, Secureframe, Skyflow, Drata, Auditboard, Hyperproof, etc. 

3. Which is the cheapest platform among Vanta, Tugboat, and Sprinto?

The cheapest platform among Vanta, Tugboat, and Sprinto is Sprinto as its pricing starts at just $4000, while Vanta and Tugboat are priced at $7500 and $12,400.

4. Which tools provide complimentary Trust Center pages?

Sprinto and Vanta among the above tools provide complimentary Trust Center pages to their users.