Thoropass vs. Vanta: The Right Choice for IT Compliance & Audits
If you’re considering Thoropass or Vanta for your IT compliance needs, you’re probably looking for a solution that helps you achieve or maintain compliance with frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, or HIPAA while reducing manual work and uncertainty.
While both platforms offer compliance automation, there’s one major difference:
Vanta only sells software.
Thoropass delivers software, expert guidance, and the audits themselves.
If you’re only looking for a tool to help collect compliance evidence and can commit additional resources to the audit itself, Vanta might work for you. But if you want a fully integrated solution that includes compliance software AND the actual audit process, Thoropass is the better choice.
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What’s the problem with software-only compliance tools?
Most compliance platforms stop at automation. That means they help you collect and monitor evidence, but when it’s time for an audit, you’re left on your own to:
Find an external auditor and ensure they accept your automation tool’s evidence—even if they’re partnered with your platform provider.
Manually prepare for the audit—reformatting documents, ensuring evidence is audit-ready, answering auditor questions, and navigating gaps in compliance.
Deal with last-minute surprises—discovering too late that something wasn’t implemented or evidenced correctly.
Spend more time and money than expected, juggling multiple vendors and extra consulting costs.
Vanta vs. Thoropass:
What's the Difference?
Thoropass is built to close the audit gap, ensuring you move seamlessly from compliance prep to certification—all within one platform.
Feature
Thoropass
Vanta
Compliance automation
Continuous monitoring
Policy & risk management
Trusted, integrated audit
Audit readiness & guidance
Audit execution (SOC 2, ISO, HITRUST, etc.)
Requires separate auditor
End-to-end compliance support
Predictable pricing (no surprise audit costs)
Where Vanta Falls Short
1. You still have to find (and pay for) an external auditor.
Vanta helps you collect compliance evidence, but when it’s time for an audit, you’re on your own. You’ll need to hire a separate firm to conduct your SOC 2, ISO 27001, or HITRUST audit, leading to unexpected costs, delays, and risks, as the auditor isn’t involved in scoping from the start and report quality varies.
➡️ With Thoropass, auditors are built in, so you don’t need to hire a separate firm. Everything is handled in one place, and audit reports are trusted in the market.
2. Compliance automation isn’t enough to pass an audit.
Vanta provides automation, but software alone doesn’t ensure compliance. Customers often need consultants or extra internal resources to bridge the gap between automation and audit requirements.
➡️ Thoropass provides real-time guidance from compliance experts who help interpret requirements and ensure you’re fully prepared before the audit begins.
3. The handoff between compliance software and auditors is messy.
Vanta collects evidence, but auditors may request it in a different format—or question whether certain automated checks meet their requirements. This can lead to back-and-forth delays and additional work for your team.
➡️ With Thoropass, your auditors are involved from day one, ensuring everything is aligned before the audit even starts.
4. Pricing with Vanta can be misleading.
Vanta’s pricing covers compliance automation, but not the audit itself. Many companies budget for Vanta’s software and the lowest-cost audit, only to realize they need to pay more for out-of-scope audit services, driving up total costs.
➡️ Thoropass provides transparent pricing, covering compliance automation, expert guidance, and the actual audit in a single solution.
Debunking the Myth: No Conflict of Interest with In-House Auditors
Vanta has suggested that combining compliance software and audit creates a conflict of interest. This is false and misunderstands how compliance and audit firms operate. Here’s how Thoropass maintains appropriate safeguards for independence and audit integrity:
Independent & Accredited Audits
Thoropass auditors operate under strict professional standards. We adhere to AICPA, PCI, and HITRUST requirements, ensuring unbiased audit outcomes.
Separation of Compliance and Audit Functions
While we provide compliance automation and advisory services, our auditors maintain professional independence when conducting assessments. Our structured process prevents conflicts and ensures full regulatory compliance.
Industry-Standard Best Practices
Many firms successfully provide both advisory and audit services while maintaining independence. Even Big Four firms offer these under the same umbrella, following established ethical guidelines.
One Platform, No Handoffs
Unlike Vanta, which forces you to work with separate firms, Thoropass ensures an efficient, transparent process with no miscommunication between software, advisors, and auditors.
Vanta is a compliance tool. Thoropass is a compliance solution.
If you’re serious about compliance and want to avoid the hassle of separate auditors and unexpected costs, Thoropass is the better choice.
✅ End-to-end compliance support – Software, experts, and audits all in one.
✅ No audit surprises – Work with built-in auditors, not third-party firms.
✅ More predictable costs – No hidden audit fees or extra consulting needs.
Get compliant faster and with less work on your end. See how Thoropass can simplify your compliance journey today.
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