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Vanta Pricing in 2026: What It Reportedly Costs
Vanta does not publish pricing on its website; as of 2026 it lists tier names (Essentials, Plus, Professional, Enterprise) with no dollar figures. Every figure here is a reported third-party estimate, not an official Vanta price. The procurement platform Vendr reported a median of about $20,000/year across 365 deals (updated Feb 2026).
Reported Vanta pricing (2026, third-party estimates)
| Reported tier / profile | Reported annual range (USD) | Source & date |
|---|---|---|
| Startup / single framework (<50 employees) | $14,000/yr published entry (Essentials, 1–20 employees) | Third-party reviews, 2026 — not official |
| Vendr median across 365 deals | ~$20,000/yr (reported median) | Vendr negotiated-deal data, Feb 2026 |
| Mid-market (51-200 employees) | ~$25,000-$55,000/yr (reported) | Vendr & third-party guides, 2026 |
| Enterprise (500+ employees, 4+ frameworks) | ~$100,000-$250,000+/yr (reported) | Vendr estimated range, Feb 2026 |
| Each additional framework | ~$3,000-$15,000+/yr each (reported add-on) | Third-party reviews, 2026 |
| SOC 2 Type 2 audit (separate, not Vanta) | ~$15,000-$50,000 (reported, CPA firm) | Independent CPA audit fee, 2026 |
Shieldra vs Vanta — pricing at a glance
| Shieldra (public) | Vanta (reported) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | Published on website | Not published — quote via sales only |
| Entry price | $299/mo Starter (or $2,990/yr billed annually) | $14,000/yr published entry (Essentials, 1–20 employees) |
| Mid tier | $599/mo Premium (or $5,990/yr billed annually) | ~$25,000-$55,000/yr (reported) |
| Free trial | 14-day, no credit card | Demo required; no public self-serve trial |
| Primary focus | AI governance first (EU AI Act, ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF); also SOC 2, HIPAA, HITRUST | Multi-framework (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, etc.) |
Why Vanta’s pricing opacity matters
- Vanta publishes no prices, so every figure online is a reported third-party estimate, not an official quote.
- Opaque pricing makes budgeting hard for small teams — reported ranges span $10K to $250K+ depending on size and frameworks.
- Reported add-ons (per-framework $3,000-$15,000+/yr) and year-2 repricing surprise buyers.
- Audit fees are always separate: the independent CPA audit reportedly adds $15,000-$50,000 for a SOC 2 Type 2.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Vanta cost?
Vanta does not publish pricing, so there is no official number. Based on reported third-party sources in 2026, Vanta typically costs roughly $10,000-$15,000/year for a startup on a single framework and $25,000-$55,000+/year for mid-market, with enterprises reportedly paying $100,000-$250,000+/year. Vendr reported a median of about $20,000/year. Treat all figures as estimates and confirm with Vanta.
Why doesn’t Vanta publish its pricing?
Like many enterprise compliance vendors, Vanta uses custom, quote-based pricing tied to employee count, number of frameworks, and add-on modules. As of 2026 its pricing page shows only tier names and a demo request, so buyers must enter a sales process to learn their actual cost.
Are there hidden or add-on costs with Vanta?
Reported third-party reviews in 2026 cite per-framework add-ons of roughly $3,000-$15,000+/year and other module add-ons. Separately, every compliance platform excludes the independent CPA audit, which reportedly adds $15,000-$50,000 for a SOC 2 Type 2. These are reported estimates, not official figures.
How does Shieldra’s pricing compare to Vanta’s?
Shieldra publishes its pricing: $299/mo Starter, $599/mo Premium, and custom Enterprise, with a 14-day free trial and no credit card. Vanta publishes $14,000/year for its entry Essentials tier on AWS Marketplace. Shieldra leads with AI governance (EU AI Act, ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF) and runs SOC 2, HIPAA, and HITRUST in the same workspace, for teams that want a transparent, predictable cost baseline.