Best compliance software for MSPs (2026): how the options compare
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The best compliance software for an MSP depends on the job. SaaS compliance automation (Vanta, Drata, Secureframe) gets one company through SOC 2 or ISO 27001. MSP-native GRC (ScalePad ControlMap, Compliance Scorecard, Apptega, Kaseya Compliance Manager GRC, Cynomi) runs many clients' programs. Cyber Verify certifies your own MSP against UCS first, then runs client compliance.
This is our site: we make Cyber Verify. Here's how we compare, with a source linked for every claim about another product.
How did we compare them?
We looked at each tool the way an MSP owner would, on six questions. Facts about other products come from the vendors' own pages, or from Vendr where prices aren't published. Facts about Cyber Verify are our own.
- Built for: Who the vendor says the product serves.
- Multi-client: Whether one MSP team can run many clients' programs from one place, and how.
- Certifies your own MSP: Whether you end up with a credential for your own practice, not only for your clients.
- Audit: Who performs the audit, and whether it's part of what you buy.
- Pricing model: How the vendor charges, and whether prices are public. Where they aren't, we use Vendr's buyer data or say "Not published."
- Best for: Our read of the situation where each tool is the strongest pick.
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How do the options compare?
| Tool | Built for | Multi-client | Certifies your own MSP | Audit | Pricing model | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber VerifyMSP certification + platform | MSPs certifying their own practice, then selling compliance to clients. | A tenant per client once you're certified. We bill you per client tenant. | Yes. Cyber Verify Certified against UCS, with a signed report and a seal. Renewed annually. | An independent audit firm, pre-approved by MSPAlliance, performs the UCS audit, and it's part of certification. Client audits run under a separate engagement with the audit firm. | Not published. Talk to us for a quote. You set your clients' price and keep the margin. | MSPs that want their own MSP certified, then to sell compliance with expert help included. |
| VantaSaaS compliance automation | Companies certifying themselves: SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST and more (Vanta). | Service Partner Program with a partner console for managing client accounts (Vanta). | No MSP-specific certification. You can get your own SOC 2 or ISO 27001 from one of its partner audit firms (Vanta). | Not in the subscription (Vanta). 100+ partner audit firms (Vanta). | Not published. Vendr median $20K a year (Vendr). | A software company getting SOC 2, or an MSP whose clients already use Vanta (Vanta). |
| DrataSaaS compliance automation | Companies certifying themselves, with 30+ pre-built frameworks plus custom ones (Drata). | Alliance Program with 1,300+ partners (Drata). Workspaces split an account by product or business unit. We couldn't find a documented MSP client console. | No MSP-specific certification. You can get your own SOC 2 or ISO 27001 through an audit partner such as A-LIGN (Drata). | Not in the subscription (Drata). A-LIGN is an audit partner (Drata). | Not published. Vendr median $25K a year (Vendr). | A software company certifying itself that wants a large partner and auditor network (Drata). |
| SecureframeSaaS compliance automation | Companies getting their own certification, plus MSPs through a partner program (Secureframe). | A multi-tenant portal, with reseller, service provider and referral tracks (Secureframe). | No MSP-specific certification. You can run your own SOC 2 or ISO 27001 on it (Secureframe). | Access to its Audit Partner Network. The partner firm does the audit (Secureframe). | Not published. Vendr median $20K a year (Vendr). | MSPs whose clients are software companies chasing SOC 2 or ISO 27001, especially on Datto RMM (Secureframe). |
| ScalePad ControlMapMSP-native GRC | MSPs running vCISO and governance programs across clients (ScalePad). | One tenant per client, priced per tenant (ScalePad). | None listed on its plans (ScalePad). | Audit readiness on the Pro plan. The audit itself comes from an outside firm (ScalePad). | Public. Per client tenant a month: Free $0, Essentials $99 (3-tenant minimum), Pro $299 (ScalePad). | Testing demand for a vCISO or compliance service before you spend (ScalePad). |
| Compliance ScorecardMSP-native GRC | MSPs running governance, policy and risk programs for clients (press release). | Multi-tenant SaaS, one program per client (Compliance Scorecard). | No certification. You can run it on your own MSP, free on any paid plan (Compliance Scorecard). | Audit readiness, plus a professional services team since December 2024 (press release). An outside firm does the audit. | Not published. They recommend per-client pricing (Compliance Scorecard). | A policy-led governance service across 30+ frameworks (Compliance Scorecard). |
| ApptegaMSP-native GRC | MSSPs, MDRs and MSPs running security and compliance for many clients (Apptega). | Multi-tenant, each client in its own space, with your logo and brand colors (Apptega). | None listed for service providers (Apptega). | Audit Manager for audit prep and evidence sharing: in Plus and Premium, an add-on for Essentials (Apptega). | Not published. Service-provider pricing is custom (Apptega). 14-day free trial (Apptega). | MSSPs with clients across many frameworks that want a branded console (Apptega). |
| Kaseya Compliance Manager GRCMSP-native GRC | MSPs and internal IT teams running compliance for themselves or clients (Kaseya). | MSP Edition with a brandable client portal (Kaseya) and a multi-site dashboard (Kaseya). | No certification. You can license it per device to assess your own shop (Kaseya). | Audit-ready reports and auditor logins (Kaseya). Kaseya doesn't audit; an outside firm does (Kaseya). | Not published. Licensed per site for MSPs (Kaseya). | MSPs already on VSA, Datto RMM, IT Glue or Autotask that want automated evidence (Kaseya). |
| CynomiMSP-native GRC | MSPs, MSSPs and vCISO firms, and sold only through them (Cynomi). | Multi-tenant and white-label (Cynomi). | Not by itself. Since August 2026, an in-platform path to SPECTRA's certification, which SPECTRA issues (GlobeNewswire). | Readiness and vCISO work that keeps clients audit ready (Cynomi). An outside firm does any audit. | Not published. Priced per account (Cynomi). | vCISO programs across many SMB clients (Cynomi). |
What is each option best for?
Every tool here is good at something. Here's where each one fits best, and where to read more.
MSP certification + platform
Cyber Verify
Cyber Verify is the compliance platform and certification program built for MSPs by MSPAlliance. You get your own MSP certified against UCS first, and an independent audit firm, pre-approved by MSPAlliance, performs the audit. Then you add frameworks and sell compliance to clients on the same platform.
Best for: MSPs that want a credential of their own, then want to sell compliance with expert help included. If you only want a policy tool, or a free way to test demand, another tool here may fit better.
Why MSPs pick Cyber VerifySaaS compliance automation
Vanta
Vanta helps a company get and keep certifications like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and HITRUST, plus custom frameworks (Vanta). It has run a Service Partner Program since 2022, with a partner console for managing client accounts and registering deals (Vanta). It lists 100+ partner audit firms (Vanta).
Best for: a software company that needs SOC 2, or an MSP whose clients already use Vanta. The CPA firm's audit is a separate bill (Vanta).
Can an MSP use Vanta or Drata for SOC 2?SaaS compliance automation
Drata
Drata covers 30+ pre-built frameworks, plus custom ones (Drata). Its Alliance Program has 1,300+ partners, including the audit firm A-LIGN (Drata). Workspaces split one account by product or business unit. We couldn't find a documented console for separate MSP clients, so ask Drata if you need one.
Best for: a software company certifying itself that wants a long list of partners and auditors in one place. The audit isn't in the subscription. Drata's own guide puts a smaller company's SOC 2 Type 1 audit at $7.5K to $15K (Drata).
Can an MSP use Vanta or Drata for SOC 2?SaaS compliance automation
Secureframe
Secureframe automates SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA and more, and it takes MSPs seriously. It runs reseller, service provider and referral tracks with no financial commitment, a multi-tenant portal and a Datto RMM integration. It says it has 30+ in-house compliance experts (Secureframe), and it lists 300+ native integrations (Secureframe).
Best for: MSPs whose clients are software companies chasing SOC 2 or ISO 27001, especially if you run Datto RMM. Audits come from its Audit Partner Network (Secureframe).
Read the full comparisonMSP-native GRC
ScalePad ControlMap
ControlMap runs vCISO and governance programs with one tenant per client, and it publishes its prices. Free is $0, Essentials is $99 (3-tenant minimum) and Pro is $299 per client tenant a month. The Free plan covers one framework with 10 policies, 10 risks and 10 evidence items. Essentials lets you pick any one of 63+ frameworks, and Pro adds multi-framework management with crosswalks (ScalePad).
Best for: testing demand before you spend. ScalePad pitches the free tier at MSPs "proving demand before launching a paid vCISO or CaaS motion" (ScalePad).
Read the full comparisonMSP-native GRC
Compliance Scorecard
Compliance Scorecard is built around policy work: customized policies, revision control, e-signature tracking and a risk register, with one program per client (Compliance Scorecard). It covers 30+ frameworks with monthly updates, plus build-your-own (Compliance Scorecard). It bought PrivacyMSP in December 2024 and added a professional services team (press release).
Best for: a policy-led governance service. Running it on your own MSP is free on any paid plan (Compliance Scorecard).
Read the full comparisonMSP-native GRC
Apptega
Apptega is multi-tenant GRC for MSSPs, MDRs and MSPs, with your logo and brand colors, and 30+ frameworks plus custom ones (Apptega). Crosswalking lets you run a multi-framework program as one. You can try it for 14 days without a card (Apptega).
Best for: an MSSP with clients spread across many frameworks. Apptega says you can "manage hundreds of clients from one centralized dashboard" (Apptega).
Read the full comparisonMSP-native GRC
Kaseya Compliance Manager GRC
Kaseya bought RapidFire Tools in 2018 (Kaseya) and launched Compliance Manager GRC in 2022 (Kaseya). It collects data from client networks, cloud and endpoints, scores each control, and builds policy manuals and evidence reports. It connects to VSA, Datto RMM, IT Glue and Autotask (Kaseya). MSPs license it per site (Kaseya).
Best for: an MSP already on Kaseya tools that needs HIPAA, CMMC or cyber insurance evidence from many client sites (Kaseya).
Read the full comparisonMSP-native GRC
Cynomi
Cynomi is an AI platform for vCISO services. It runs client assessments, writes policies and fix plans, and maps work to 40+ frameworks (Cynomi). It's sold only through service providers (Cynomi), and it's multi-tenant and white-label (Cynomi). Since August 2026, partners can work toward SPECTRA's Certification of Resilience for MSPs inside the platform (GlobeNewswire).
Best for: a vCISO program for many SMB clients, where you want the platform to draft policies, plans and board-ready reports (Cynomi).
Read the full comparisonWhich should you pick?
Start from the situation you're in.
You want to test demand cheaply.
Start with ScalePad ControlMap. Its Free plan is $0 per client tenant (ScalePad). Apptega's 14-day trial is another way to look before you buy (Apptega).
You already run Kaseya.
Look at Compliance Manager GRC. It connects to VSA, Datto RMM, IT Glue and Autotask, so data you already collect flows in (Kaseya).
You're one SaaS company that needs SOC 2 fast.
Pick Vanta, Drata or Secureframe. They connect to your cloud and HR systems and collect evidence automatically (Vanta, Drata). Drata puts a Type 1 at one to three months (Drata).
Your clients are SaaS companies already on Vanta.
Join Vanta's Service Partner Program, so you work inside the tool they know (Vanta).
You run vCISO programs at scale.
Look at Cynomi. It's built to make vCISO work repeatable across many clients (Cynomi).
Your service is client policy and risk governance.
Look at Compliance Scorecard. It's built around policies, revision control, e-signature tracking and a risk register (Compliance Scorecard).
Your clients span many frameworks, and you want a branded console.
Look at Apptega. It supports 30+ frameworks plus custom ones, under your logo and brand colors (Apptega).
You want a Vanta alternative built for MSPs.
Start with the MSP-native tools above. If you also want your own practice certified, add Cyber Verify to the list.
You want your own MSP certified, then to sell compliance with expert help included.
That's the job we built Cyber Verify for.
Why pick Cyber Verify if you want a credential?
Cyber Verify is the compliance platform and certification program built for MSPs by MSPAlliance. MSPAlliance runs the certification program. The assessment takes under an hour, and most MSPs finish certification in three to six months. Here's what you get.
A credential of your own. You get certified against UCS. An independent audit firm, pre-approved by MSPAlliance, performs the audit. You receive a written report signed by the audit firm, plus a seal to use in marketing and sales. You renew each year.
A foundation for more frameworks. Certification comes first. It's the foundation for adding SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC and HIPAA on the same platform (see all frameworks).
Expert help included. The Compliance Response Center is included in every plan. You chat with it in the portal, messages are unlimited, and the response target is one hour, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 Eastern. There's no per-question billing.
Your margin on client work. Once you're certified, you can sell compliance to clients. We bill you per client. You set the price, invoice your client and keep the margin. Client audits, such as SOC 2, run under a separate engagement between you (or your client) and the audit firm.
A standard with a history. UCS has been around since 2004, and MSPAlliance has certified MSPs against it since then. Cyber Verify launched in 2023 and uses UCS as the framework for its certification program. The full text, 72 requirements across 5 domains, is free at mspalliance.com/ucs.
“Cyber Verify separated us from the pack. We've won millions of dollars in contracts because of it.”
Pricing isn't published. Talk to us for a quote, and ask how each audit fee is handled, so you can compare the full first-year cost with any tool on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best compliance software for MSPs?
It depends on the job. For SOC 2 on one software company, Vanta, Drata and Secureframe are strong. To run many clients' programs, look at ScalePad ControlMap, Compliance Scorecard, Apptega, Kaseya Compliance Manager GRC or Cynomi. To get your own MSP certified against UCS first, then sell compliance to clients, that's what we built Cyber Verify for.
Is Vanta good for MSPs?
For some jobs, yes. It works for an MSP's own SOC 2, and its Service Partner Program, running since 2022, gives partners a console for managing client accounts (Vanta). In our experience, MSPs have to translate some of its software-company questions into MSP terms (our full take). The CPA firm's audit is a separate bill (Vanta).
What's the best free option?
ScalePad ControlMap has a Free plan at $0 per client tenant, with one framework and 10 policies, 10 risks and 10 evidence items (ScalePad). Apptega offers a 14-day trial with no card (Apptega). Cyber Verify isn't free, but the UCS standard is free to read at mspalliance.com/ucs, and MSPAlliance membership is free for MSPs.
Which platforms certify the MSP itself?
Cyber Verify certifies your MSP against UCS, and an independent audit firm, pre-approved by MSPAlliance, performs the audit. It isn't the only MSP certification. GTIA runs the Cybersecurity Trustmark (GTIA), SPECTRA runs a Certification of Resilience for MSPs (SPECTRA), and Cynomi partners can work toward SPECTRA inside Cynomi (GlobeNewswire). Vanta, Drata and Secureframe can help you get your own SOC 2 or ISO 27001, which an outside audit firm issues (Vanta, Drata, Secureframe). That covers your controls, but it isn't an MSP-specific certification.
Which platforms include the audit?
Cyber Verify certification includes the UCS audit of your MSP, performed by an independent audit firm pre-approved by MSPAlliance. For client frameworks like SOC 2, the audit firm works under its own engagement with you or your client, and that's true with us too. Vanta and Drata don't include the audit in the subscription (Vanta, Drata). Secureframe connects you to its Audit Partner Network (Secureframe). ControlMap, Compliance Scorecard, Apptega, Kaseya and Cynomi focus on readiness, and an outside firm does the audit (ScalePad, Compliance Scorecard, Apptega, Kaseya, Cynomi).
How much does MSP compliance software cost?
ControlMap publishes its prices: $0, $99 or $299 per client tenant a month (ScalePad). Vanta, Drata and Secureframe don't, but Vendr's buyer data puts their medians at $20K (Vendr), $25K (Vendr) and $20K a year (Vendr). Compliance Scorecard (pricing), Apptega (pricing), Kaseya (terms) and Cynomi (pricing) quote on request. Audits cost extra: Drata's guide puts a smaller company's SOC 2 Type 1 audit at $7.5K to $15K (Drata). Our pricing isn't published, so talk to us for a quote. We bill per client tenant, with a fixed fee for the platform and our team and no billable hours.
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