Choosing between Archer and Orca Security for compliance automation? Both support SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, while Archer also covers GDPR, FedRAMP, NIST CSF. This comparison breaks down ratings, pricing, framework coverage, and key differences to help you decide.
Frameworks
Archer (7 vs 4)
Starting Price
Tied ($Contact for pricing/mo)
User Rating
Orca Security (4.5/5)
4.0/5 (0 reviews)
Founded in 2001, Archer by RSA is an enterprise integrated risk management platform used by large organizations and government agencies to manage risk, compliance, and policy programs. It provides a comprehensive suite for operational risk, third-party governance, audit management, and regulatory compliance. It holds a strong 4.0/5 rating based on 0 reviews. Headquartered in Houston, TX. The company has 501-1000 employees. It supports SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, NIST CSF.
4.5/5 (0 reviews)
Founded in 2019, Orca Security offers agentless cloud security with compliance capabilities for SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001 across AWS, Azure, and GCP. It holds a excellent 4.5/5 rating based on 0 reviews. Headquartered in Portland, OR. The company has 501-1000 employees. It supports SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS.
| Feature | Archer | Orca Security |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.0/5 (0 reviews) | 4.5/5 (0 reviews) |
| Starting Price | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Founded | 2001 | 2019 |
| Company Size | 501-1000 | 501-1000 |
| Headquarters | Houston, TX | Portland, OR |
| Frameworks | 7 | 4 |
| Pricing Plans | 3 | 1 |
| Framework | Archer | Orca Security |
|---|---|---|
| FedRAMP | ||
| GDPR | ||
| HIPAA | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| NIST CSF | ||
| PCI DSS | ||
| SOC 2 |
In summary: Orca Security has a notably higher user rating (4.5 vs 4.0). Also, Archer supports additional frameworks (GDPR, FedRAMP, NIST CSF) that Orca Security does not cover. Also, Archer has been in the market longer (since 2001), while Orca Security (since 2019) 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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