Vanta vs. DSALTA:
The Better Compliance Choice for Startups
Why hundreds of fast-growing startups switch from Vanta to DSALTA for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, DORA, and NIS 2.
Vanta was one of the early GRC platforms, and for years it was the default option for getting compliant. But as the company scaled upmarket, its pricing, complexity, and hidden add-ons increasingly pushed startups away. Today, Vanta, enterprise-focus legacy tool, is slow, expensive, and not built around early-stage needs.
DSALTA, on the other hand, was built exclusively for startups from day one. It’s faster, dramatically more affordable, and far easier to use—offering founders the quickest path to SOC 2 and other frameworks without the friction or surprise costs.
Both platforms support major frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, DORA, and NIS 2—but the experience, speed, and cost are not the same. DSALTA is designed for the pace at which startups actually operate.
Enterprises
Startups
(*Avg: SOC 2 Type I)
2+ months
7 days
Needs consultants in most cases
Built for everyone, no speciality needed
Added AI automation recently to limited places
AI-native since day 1. AI Agent handles controls, documentation & evidence
Manual setup and configuration
Zero-config. Customers get 50% audit ready in less than 5 minutes
Standardized enterprise support via ticketing, with agents overseas
Founder-led support + “red-carpet” onboarding. All in USA
Enterprise pricing, with add-ons and hidden costs
Fully transparent. 20-40% cheaper than Vanta. No hidden costs
“Even with free access to Vanta, we chose DSALTA because it redefines what’s possible in compliance. No other platform comes close to its unmatched speed. We secured our SOC 2 attestation report in just a couple of weeks, thanks to DSALTA and its partners. DSALTA isn’t just faster; it’s changing the way companies build trust and scale.”
Feeling ready?
Vanta vs. DSALTA
Which platform is right for you?
Compare how Vanta and DSALTA fit different stages and needs, so you can choose the compliance platform that matches your startup’s speed, budget, and roadmap.
STARTUPS & SCALE-UPS
If you are a Seed, Series A, or Series B startup looking for:
DSALTA is built for you.
ENTERPRISE
If you’re a large enterprise with layered compliance requirements…
Vanta may still fit your needs.
Startup-First Compliance
Why startups choose DSALTA over Vanta?
DSALTA gives fast-growing teams one AI-powered workspace for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and more—without the enterprise complexity or hidden costs.
Ease of Use
Zero-config onboarding, guided workflows, and an AI Agent that drafts controls, policies, and questionnaire answers for you—no consultants required.
Affordability
Transparent, startup-friendly pricing with major frameworks included and no surprise add-ons—typically 20–40% less than legacy enterprise GRC tools.
Speed
Prebuilt templates and automation that get you audit-ready in days, not months—most startups reach SOC 2 readiness in about a week with DSALTA.