Choosing between Diligent and Schellman for compliance automation? Both support SOC 2, ISO 27001, while Diligent also covers GDPR, HIPAA, NIST CSF and Schellman also covers PCI DSS. This comparison breaks down ratings, pricing, framework coverage, and key differences to help you decide.
Frameworks
Diligent (5 vs 3)
Starting Price
Tied ($Contact for pricing/mo)
User Rating
Schellman (4.5/5)
4.2/5 (0 reviews)
Founded in 2001, Diligent provides a modern GRC platform combining board management, risk oversight, compliance management, and ESG reporting. The platform connects board-level governance with operational risk and compliance through an integrated suite trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide. It holds a strong 4.2/5 rating based on 0 reviews. Headquartered in New York, NY. The company has 1000+ employees. It supports SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST CSF.
4.5/5 (0 reviews)
Founded in 2009, Schellman is a leading global independent security and privacy compliance assessor offering SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HITRUST, and FedRAMP assessments. It holds a excellent 4.5/5 rating based on 0 reviews. Headquartered in Tampa, FL. The company has 201-500 employees. It supports SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS.
| Feature | Diligent | Schellman |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 (0 reviews) | 4.5/5 (0 reviews) |
| Starting Price | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Founded | 2001 | 2009 |
| Company Size | 1000+ | 201-500 |
| Headquarters | New York, NY | Tampa, FL |
| Frameworks | 5 | 3 |
| Pricing Plans | 3 | 2 |
| Framework | Diligent | Schellman |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR | ||
| HIPAA | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| NIST CSF | ||
| PCI DSS | ||
| SOC 2 |
In summary: Schellman edges out on user rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Also, Diligent supports additional frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, NIST CSF) that Schellman does not cover. Also, Diligent has been in the market longer (since 2001), while Schellman (since 2009) 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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