Choosing between Schellman and ZenGRC for compliance automation? Both support SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, while ZenGRC also covers HIPAA, GDPR, NIST CSF, FedRAMP. This comparison breaks down ratings, pricing, framework coverage, and key differences to help you decide.
Frameworks
ZenGRC (7 vs 3)
Starting Price
Tied ($Contact for pricing/mo)
User Rating
Schellman (4.5/5)
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.
4.1/5 (0 reviews)
Founded in 2014, ZenGRC by RiskOptics (formerly Reciprocity) is a GRC platform that simplifies compliance and risk management through a unified approach. It helps organizations manage multiple frameworks, assess risk, and automate evidence collection in a single platform. It holds a strong 4.1/5 rating based on 0 reviews. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA. The company has 201-500 employees. It supports SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, FedRAMP.
| Feature | Schellman | ZenGRC |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 (0 reviews) | 4.1/5 (0 reviews) |
| Starting Price | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Founded | 2009 | 2014 |
| Company Size | 201-500 | 201-500 |
| Headquarters | Tampa, FL | San Francisco, CA |
| Frameworks | 3 | 7 |
| Pricing Plans | 2 | 3 |
| Framework | Schellman | ZenGRC |
|---|---|---|
| FedRAMP | ||
| GDPR | ||
| HIPAA | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| NIST CSF | ||
| PCI DSS | ||
| SOC 2 |
In summary: Schellman edges out on user rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Also, ZenGRC supports additional frameworks (HIPAA, GDPR, NIST CSF, FedRAMP) that Schellman does not cover. Also, Schellman has been in the market longer (since 2009), while ZenGRC (since 2014) 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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