Choosing between Tenable and Vanta for compliance automation? Both support PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, while Tenable also covers NIST CSF and Vanta also covers SOC 2, GDPR. This comparison breaks down ratings, pricing, framework coverage, and key differences to help you decide.
Frameworks
Vanta (5 vs 4)
Starting Price
Tied ($Contact for pricing/mo)
User Rating
Vanta (4.6/5)
4.4/5 (0 reviews)
Founded in 2002, Tenable is a leading exposure management company that provides vulnerability management, cloud security, and compliance solutions. Tenable.io and Tenable.sc enable organizations to understand their attack surface, detect vulnerabilities, and demonstrate compliance with frameworks like PCI DSS, NIST CSF, and HIPAA. It holds a strong 4.4/5 rating based on 0 reviews. Headquartered in Columbia, MD. The company has 1000+ employees. It supports PCI DSS, NIST CSF, HIPAA, ISO 27001.
4.6/5 (0 reviews)
Founded in 2018, Vanta automates up to 90% of the work for security and compliance frameworks like SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. Trusted by thousands of fast-growing companies to streamline security monitoring and evidence collection. 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, ISO 27001, PCI DSS.
| Feature | Tenable | Vanta |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 (0 reviews) | 4.6/5 (0 reviews) |
| Starting Price | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Founded | 2002 | 2018 |
| Company Size | 1000+ | 501-1000 |
| Headquarters | Columbia, MD | San Francisco, CA |
| Frameworks | 4 | 5 |
| Pricing Plans | 3 | 3 |
| Framework | Tenable | Vanta |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR | ||
| HIPAA | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
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| PCI DSS | ||
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In summary: Vanta edges out on user rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Also, Vanta supports additional frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR) that Tenable does not cover. Also, Tenable has been in the market longer (since 2002), while Vanta (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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