Scrut
RECEIPT NO. CP-2609-SCR
READ 2026-09-29
PLAN: No plan published
Not published
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Scrut vs Vanta pricing: what each publishes in 2026
Short answer
On the what the price buys weights, Vanta scores 5.20 to 2.40 against Scrut. Scrut does not score higher on any of the six criteria; Vanta scores higher on pricing transparency, entry plan contents, stated plan limits, expert services in a plan, questionnaire allowance and audit and pen test path. Neither publishes a price, so neither can be shown to be cheaper.
By The Cost Desk, Compliance Pricing · Published 2026-09-29 · Prices and plans as published on vendor pages, read 2026-09-29.
Which scores higher, criterion by criterion?
Weights on this page default to the what the price buys ranking; see the price transparency view for the six-criterion weights.
| Criterion (weight) | Scrut | Vanta | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency (20%) | 25 WhyScrut: The pricing URL returned Page Not Found on 2026-09-29; no plans or prices are published, though the site offers a Compliance Cost Calculator. Vanta: Lists four tiers with inclusions and questionnaire caps; no price, pricing is personalized after a demo. | Vanta | |
| Entry plan contents (20%) | 16 WhyScrut: No plan is published. Vanta: Essentials lists one framework, Vanta AI Agent, automated evidence, Trust Center and access to expert partners. | Vanta | |
| Stated plan limits (0%) | 18 WhyScrut: No plan limits are published. Vanta: States one framework on Essentials and 25 or 144 questionnaires per year on Plus and Professional. | Vanta | |
| Expert services in a plan (30%) | 35 WhyScrut: The startup page mentions expert guidance and a playbook; no service is tied to a published plan. Vanta: Essentials includes access to expert partners; services are delivered by partners such as vCISOs, MSPs and MSSPs. | Vanta | |
| Questionnaire allowance (0%) | 18 WhyScrut: No questionnaire allowance is published. Vanta: Publishes 25 questionnaires per year on Plus and 144 per year on Professional. | Vanta | |
| Audit and pen test path (30%) | 35 WhyScrut: Offers an Internal Auditor agent; external audit and pen test paths are not described in the material reviewed. Vanta: Sells an Audit product and cites 26k audits with AICPA-peer reviewed auditors (vendor figure); plan inclusion and pen testing are not listed. | Vanta | |
| Weighted total | 2.40 | 5.20 | Vanta |
What does each publish about price?
| Scrut | Vanta | |
|---|---|---|
| Published price | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | Not published | Essentials, Plus, Professional, Enterprise |
| Entry plan | No plan published | Essentials |
| Stated limits | Not published | One framework; Questionnaire Automation: 25 per year; Questionnaires: 144 per year |
| Questionnaires per year | Not published | 25 (Plus), 144 (Professional) |
| Expert services | Not tied to a plan | Via expert partners |
| Audit path | Offers an Internal Auditor agent. An external audit path is not described in the material we reviewed. | Sells an Audit product; its startup page cites 26k audits completed with AICPA-peer reviewed auditors (vendor figure). Audit inclusion by plan is not published. |
| Penetration test | Not described in the material we reviewed. | Not listed on the pricing page. |
| Integrations stated | 150+ integrations (in the Evidence Collector description) | 400+ tools |
| Frameworks stated | 70+ frameworks on the home page (the startup page says 60+) | 35+ compliance frameworks |
Vanta
RECEIPT NO. CP-2609-VAN
READ 2026-09-29
PLAN: Essentials
- One frameworkLIMIT
- Vanta AI AgentINCL.
- Automated evidenceINCL.
- Trust CenterINCL.
- Access to expert partners for additional compliance servicesINCL.
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Which should you choose?
Choose Scrut if
- Scrut does not score higher than Vanta on any of our six price criteria. Consider it if product fit matters more to you than what is published about price.
Choose Vanta if
- You want plan limits in writing up front: States one framework on Essentials and 25 or 144 questionnaires per year on Plus and Professional.
- You answer many security questionnaires and want a stated allowance: Publishes 25 questionnaires per year on Plus and 144 per year on Professional.
Questions buyers ask
Is Scrut or Vanta cheaper?
Neither publishes a price, so neither can be shown to be cheaper. Ask both for a quote on the same scope: frameworks, headcount, audit and pen test.
Which has clearer plan limits, Scrut or Vanta?
Vanta scores higher on stated plan limits. Scrut: No plan limits are published. Vanta: States one framework on Essentials and 25 or 144 questionnaires per year on Plus and Professional.
Which includes more expert help, Scrut or Vanta?
Vanta scores higher on expert services in a plan. Scrut: The startup page mentions expert guidance and a playbook; no service is tied to a published plan. Vanta: Essentials includes access to expert partners; services are delivered by partners such as vCISOs, MSPs and MSSPs.