Short answer: Vanta does not publish a price list. It quotes custom pricing based on frameworks, headcount, modules and contract term. We use about $11,500 per year as a SecureSlate planning estimate for one framework. It is our own figure, not a Vanta price, so get a written quote.
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Key takeaways
- Vanta pricing is quote-based. Treat every public number, including the ones on this page, as an estimate rather than a price.
- SecureSlate uses about $11,500 per year as a planning estimate for one framework. This is our own estimate, not a Vanta list price, and quotes vary widely with company size, frameworks and add-ons.
- Frameworks, employee count, product modules, services and contract term usually move the quote more than any discount.
- Vanta has advertised partner and referral offers. Confirm current terms, eligibility and whether they apply beyond year one with Vanta.
- Compare three-year cost, including auditor fees and internal time, not only the first invoice.
- SecureSlate publishes its pricing: Starter is $2,688 per year for one framework.
How does Vanta price its platform?
Vanta prices through custom proposals, so the number you see depends on the scope you describe to sales rather than on a public plan page.
In practice, a quote is assembled from a few levers: the frameworks in scope, how your organization is metered (employees, users or entities), which product modules you add, any onboarding or support services, and the contract term. Two companies with similar stacks can receive different packages because one negotiated harder, bought through a partner, or accepted a longer term.
That model can be fair when scope is complex. The buyer risk is forecasting: without a written proposal you cannot compare Vanta against a vendor with published prices, and a first-year quote says little about renewal.
What drives the cost?
The main cost drivers are framework count, organizational size, module boundaries, services and contract terms.
| Cost driver | Why it changes the quote |
|---|---|
| Frameworks in scope | SOC 2 alone is priced differently from SOC 2 plus ISO 27001 or more |
| Employee, user or entity scope | Headcount growth can change the commercial envelope at renewal |
| Product modules | Vendor risk, trust center and questionnaire workflows may not all sit in the base package |
| Onboarding and support | Implementation and premium support can be separate from the licence |
| Contract term | Annual versus multi-year, prepaid versus invoiced, and any renewal uplift |
Trust and questionnaire workflows are frequently where a quote expands, so confirm which features from the demo are actually inside the tier you are quoted. Adding a second framework later is also priced through your quote, which means it is a negotiation rather than a published line item.
What do teams typically pay?
Vanta quotes custom pricing, and quotes vary widely with company size, frameworks and add-ons, so the only reliable number is the one in your written proposal.
For early budgeting, SecureSlate uses about $11,500 per year as a planning estimate for one framework. This is our own planning figure, the same one used in our savings calculator. It is not published by Vanta and is not a quote, so your number may be higher or lower.
Expect the quote to rise with additional frameworks, modules and headcount, and check whether any year-one discount continues at renewal. For a deeper walkthrough of how quotes and discounts work, see Vanta pricing and discounts explained.
Hidden costs to budget for
The platform subscription is only part of the budget, so plan for audit, services, growth and internal time as separate lines.
- Auditor fees: compliance automation organizes readiness and evidence, but the independent audit is typically budgeted separately.
- Extra frameworks and modules: multi-framework programs and add-on modules can change the commercial envelope, especially at renewal.
- Onboarding and consulting: implementation services may sit outside the licence.
- Renewal uplift: year-one partner or referral savings may not repeat in years two and three.
- Internal admin time: control owners still triage failed tests, approve policies and close remediation tasks every week.
- Adjacent tools: count any tools you still need for functions such as phishing simulation, security monitoring or a data room.
Our Vanta review 2026 covers the feature side of these trade-offs in more detail.
How do you negotiate a better Vanta price?
You get a better price by pinning down scope, renewal terms and discount eligibility in writing, not by hunting for coupon codes.
- Price two scenarios: ask for today's scope and a realistic 12-month scenario, for example 50% more headcount or one more framework.
- Get list and net on one proposal: both undiscounted and discounted line items, so you can see what each discount actually covers.
- Check discount eligibility: Vanta has advertised partner and referral offers. Confirm current terms with Vanta, including whether they are new-customer only, year-one only or combinable.
- Ask about renewal: record the notice window, auto-renewal term and any uplift cap, and whether a discount is year-one only.
- Confirm module boundaries: list every feature you saw in the demo and ask which are excluded from the quoted package.
- Confirm export rights: make sure you can export controls, evidence references, policies and activity history if you leave.
A traditional checkout discount code is uncommon for Vanta. Our Vanta discount code 2026 guide explains how partner, referral and limited offers usually work.
How does SecureSlate pricing compare?
SecureSlate publishes its prices, so you can model a three-year cost before talking to sales.
| Buying question | Vanta | SecureSlate (published) |
|---|---|---|
| How is pricing set? | Custom quote | Published list pricing |
| One framework, per year | Quote-based (our planning estimate: ~$11,500) | Starter: $2,688 |
| Three-year platform cost, one framework | Quote-based | $8,064 (3 years of Starter list price) |
The gap narrows if your Vanta quote comes in below our planning estimate. Vanta may still be the right choice if its integrations, auditor familiarity or a confirmed written discount fit your stack better. The fair comparison is a scored pilot and two written numbers covering the same frameworks, headcount, modules and term. See the full SecureSlate vs Vanta comparison for feature-level differences.
FAQ
How much does Vanta cost per year?
Vanta quotes custom pricing, and quotes vary widely with company size, frameworks and add-ons. SecureSlate uses about $11,500 per year as its own planning estimate for one framework. Request a written proposal for your exact scope.
Does Vanta publish its pricing?
No. Vanta generally sells through custom proposals rather than a public price list, so pricing depends on frameworks, headcount, modules, services and contract term.
Does Vanta offer discounts?
Vanta has advertised partner and referral offers. Confirm current terms with Vanta, including eligibility and whether they last past year one, and make sure any discount appears on the order form.
Is SecureSlate cheaper than Vanta?
SecureSlate Starter is $2,688 per year for one framework, below the roughly $11,500 per year we use as a planning estimate for Vanta. Vanta quotes custom pricing, so get a quote. Compare like-for-like scope, modules and three-year cost against an actual Vanta proposal before deciding.
Disclaimer (legal note)
This article is for general information only and is not legal, regulatory, or professional advice. Requirements vary by framework, industry, and jurisdiction. Consult qualified advisors for your specific obligations.
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