ISO 42001 certification explained
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ISO 42001 compliance software: 2026 comparison
Six platforms reviewed for framework coverage, automation depth, and audit support.
ISO 42001 and EU AI Act compliance software
| Tool | ISO 42001 | EU AI Act | Starting price | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vanta | ◐ Partial | ✓ Full | ~€6,000/yr | 8.4 | |
 Drata | ◐ Partial | ◐ Partial | ~€7,500/yr | 8.2 | |
 Sprinto | ◐ Partial | ◐ Partial | ~€4,500/yr | 7.8 | |
 Secureframe | ◐ Partial | ◐ Partial | ~€7,000/yr | 8.0 | |
 Thoropass | ◐ Partial | ◐ Partial | ~€12,000/yr (bundled) | 7.9 | |
 OneTrust | ✓ Full | ✓ Full | Enterprise-only | 8.1 | |
 Scrut Automation | ◐ Partial | ◐ Partial | ~€5,000/yr | 7.7 | |
 Strike Graph | ◐ Partial | ◐ Partial | ~€6,500/yr | 7.6 | |
 Hyperproof | ◐ Partial | ◐ Partial | ~€18,000/yr | 7.9 | |
 6clicks | ✓ Full | ✓ Full | ~€8,000/yr | 8.0 | |
 AuditBoard | ◐ Partial | ◐ Partial | Enterprise-only | 8.0 | |
 Credo AI | ✓ Full | ✓ Full | ~€20,000/yr | 8.3 | |
 Holistic AI | ✓ Full | ✓ Full | ~€18,000/yr | 8.1 | |
 Anecdotes | ◐ Partial | ◐ Partial | ~€25,000/yr | 8.0 | |
 LogicGate Risk Cloud | ◐ Partial | ◐ Partial | ~€22,000/yr | 7.8 |
Pricing figures are based on publicly reported market data as of Q1 2026. All vendors offer custom enterprise pricing on request.
Vanta Review (2026): ISO 42001 and EU AI Act coverage
How Vanta's framework library handles ISO 42001 and where it still requires manual evidence.
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