Choosing between Abnormal Security and ServiceNow GRC for compliance automation? Both support SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST CSF, while ServiceNow GRC also covers ISO 27001, PCI DSS, FedRAMP. This comparison breaks down ratings, pricing, framework coverage, and key differences to help you decide.
Frameworks
ServiceNow GRC (7 vs 4)
Starting Price
Tied ($Contact for pricing/mo)
User Rating
Abnormal Security (4.6/5)
4.6/5 (0 reviews)
Founded in 2018, Abnormal Security is a cloud email security platform that uses behavioral AI to protect organizations from advanced email attacks including business email compromise, phishing, and account takeover. The platform provides compliance reporting and integrates with GRC workflows to demonstrate email security posture. It holds a excellent 4.6/5 rating based on 0 reviews. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA. The company has 501-1000 employees. It supports SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST CSF.
4.1/5 (0 reviews)
Founded in 2004, ServiceNow GRC provides governance, risk, and compliance management built on the ServiceNow platform. It enables organizations to create a real-time view of compliance and risk across the enterprise by integrating with existing ServiceNow ITSM and ITOM workflows. It holds a strong 4.1/5 rating based on 0 reviews. Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. The company has 1000+ employees. It supports SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, NIST CSF.
| Feature | Abnormal Security | ServiceNow GRC |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 (0 reviews) | 4.1/5 (0 reviews) |
| Starting Price | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Founded | 2018 | 2004 |
| Company Size | 501-1000 | 1000+ |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, CA | Santa Clara, CA |
| Frameworks | 4 | 7 |
| Pricing Plans | 3 | 3 |
| Framework | Abnormal Security | ServiceNow GRC |
|---|---|---|
| FedRAMP | ||
| GDPR | ||
| HIPAA | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| NIST CSF | ||
| PCI DSS | ||
| SOC 2 |
In summary: Abnormal Security has a notably higher user rating (4.6 vs 4.1). Also, ServiceNow GRC supports additional frameworks (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, FedRAMP) that Abnormal Security does not cover. Also, ServiceNow GRC has been in the market longer (since 2004), while Abnormal Security (since 2018) brings a more modern approach. Ultimately, the best choice depends on your organization's specific compliance requirements, team size, and budget. We recommend requesting demos from both vendors before committing.
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