If your primary goal is one system to manage SOC 2 + ISO 27001 without duplicating evidence and controls, my top pick is Vanta.
My shortlist
| Platform | Best for | SOC 2 + ISO 27001 | My take |
|---|
| Vanta | Best overall | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Best default choice |
| Drata | Strong GRC/risk workflows | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Best alternative to Vanta |
| Secureframe | Guided compliance + many frameworks | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Worth evaluating |
| Hyperproof | More mature enterprise GRC | ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ | Strong if you're beyond startup compliance |
1. Vanta — my default recommendation
Vanta is particularly compelling for your use case because it is designed around reusing controls and evidence across frameworks, rather than treating SOC 2 and ISO 27001 as two separate projects. Its current platform supports 35+ frameworks and cross-maps controls, while its integrations continuously collect evidence and monitor controls.
For example, work you do for SOC 2 can be reused toward ISO 27001 rather than asking your team to prove essentially the same thing twice. Vanta also automates ISO-specific work such as the Statement of Applicability.
I'd choose Vanta if: you're a SaaS/technology company, want relatively fast implementation, have a modern cloud stack, and expect to add frameworks later.
2. Drata — strongest alternative
Drata is very close to Vanta and is particularly attractive if you want compliance, risk management, and the ISMS to operate as one program. It explicitly links ISO 27001 risk assessments to controls and evidence and supports continuous monitoring.
It currently supports pre-mapped SOC 2 and ISO 27001:2022 controls, along with a substantial collection of additional frameworks.
I'd choose Drata if: risk management and a more GRC-oriented operating model matter as much as basic evidence automation.
3. Secureframe
Secureframe is another serious contender, especially if you're planning to expand beyond SOC 2 and ISO 27001 into things like HIPAA, PCI DSS, or other regulated frameworks. Current comparisons generally put Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe in the leading group.
I'd shortlist Secureframe if: breadth of frameworks and guided implementation are especially important.
4. Hyperproof
Hyperproof is worth considering if you're building a larger, more formal GRC program, rather than simply trying to get your first SOC 2/ISO certifications. It emphasizes integrated risk monitoring, evidence collection, incident workflows, and cross-framework control mapping.
What I'd do in your situation
I'd run a 3-way evaluation of Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe, using your actual environment rather than generic demos.
Ask each vendor to demonstrate these five things:
- Map SOC 2 → ISO 27001
Show exactly how one control/evidence item satisfies requirements in both frameworks.
- Connect your real stack
For example: AWS/Azure/GCP, GitHub, Google Workspace/Microsoft 365, Okta/Entra, Jira, HRIS, endpoint management, etc.
- Show evidence collection end-to-end
Don't accept "we integrate with X." Have them demonstrate what evidence is automatically collected and what remains manual.
- Show ISO 27001 risk management + SoA
This is where platforms can differ substantially. You want the risk register, treatment, controls, applicability, and evidence to stay connected.
- Ask what happens after certification
The important question isn't "Can you get us SOC 2?" It's "How much work will my security team have every month to keep SOC 2 + ISO 27001 continuously audit-ready?"
Bottom line: I'd start with Vanta, keep Drata as the closest challenger, and include Secureframe if you expect to add several more frameworks. If you're already operating a sizable GRC/security organization, I'd also put Hyperproof into the bake-off.
If you tell me your company size, cloud stack (AWS/Azure/GCP), and whether you're pursuing SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certification simultaneously, I can narrow this down to a specific recommendation and give you a Vanta vs. Drata vs. Secureframe scorecard.
For example, work you do for SOC 2 can be reused toward ISO 27001 rather than asking your team to prove essentially the same thing twice. Vanta also automates ISO-specific work such as the Statement of Applicability.
I'd choose Vanta if: you're a SaaS/technology company, want relatively fast implementation, have a modern cloud stack, and expect to add frameworks later.
2. Drata — strongest alternative
Drata is very close to Vanta and is particularly attractive if you want compliance, risk management, and the ISMS to operate as one program. It explicitly links ISO 27001 risk assessments to controls and evidence and supports continuous monitoring.
It currently supports pre-mapped SOC 2 and ISO 27001:2022 controls, along with a substantial collection of additional frameworks.
I'd choose Drata if: risk management and a more GRC-oriented operating model matter as much as basic evidence automation.
3. Secureframe
Secureframe is another serious contender, especially if you're planning to expand beyond SOC 2 and ISO 27001 into things like HIPAA, PCI DSS, or other regulated frameworks. Current comparisons generally put Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe in the leading group.
I'd shortlist Secureframe if: breadth of frameworks and guided implementation are especially important.
4. Hyperproof
Hyperproof is worth considering if you're building a larger, more formal GRC program, rather than simply trying to get your first SOC 2/ISO certifications. It emphasizes integrated risk monitoring, evidence collection, incident workflows, and cross-framework control mapping.