AuditPath vs Vanta

AuditPath vs Vanta: Which SOC 2 Tool Is Right for You?

Q: Is AuditPath cheaper than Vanta?

Yes. AuditPath has a free Starter plan and paid plans from $149/month. Vanta typically starts at $5,000–$10,000/year.

Q: Does AuditPath support DPDP Act unlike Vanta?

Yes. AuditPath has a dedicated DPDP Act framework. Vanta does not currently offer DPDP Act support.

Q: Does AuditPath store data in India?

Yes. AuditPath runs entirely on AWS ap-south-1 (Mumbai). Vanta stores data in the US.

Vanta is a well-regarded compliance platform. AuditPath is a newer, leaner alternative built for teams that want a free starting point, Indian data residency, and native DPDP Act support — at a fraction of the cost.

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Feature comparison

Side-by-side comparison

Feature	AuditPath	Vanta
Starting price	✓Free ($0)	✕~$5,000/year
Data residency	✓India (ap-south-1)	✕US-only
DPDP Act support	✓Native	✕Not available
ISO 27001	✓Yes	✓Yes
SOC 2	✓Yes	✓Yes
AWS auto-collection	✓Yes	✓Yes
Auditor portal	✓Included	✕Paid add-on
Free plan	✓No card required	✕No
Setup time	✓< 5 minutes	✕Days to weeks

Pricing based on publicly available information. Vanta pricing may vary by contract. Last updated March 2026.

Fit guide

Which tool fits your team?

Choose AuditPath if…

You're an Indian company or handle Indian user data and need DPDP Act compliance alongside SOC 2.
Your budget is limited or you want to explore compliance before committing to a five-figure annual contract.
You want data stored in India (AWS ap-south-1) for regulatory or contractual data-residency requirements.

Choose Vanta if…

Your organisation is US-based with no data-residency constraints and wants a well-established, widely-recognised tool.
You need a very broad integration library (100+ connectors) covering SaaS tools like Okta, Salesforce, and GitHub at enterprise scale.

FAQ

Common questions

Is AuditPath cheaper than Vanta?

Yes. AuditPath has a free Starter plan and paid plans from $149/month. Vanta typically starts at $5,000 to $10,000/year.

Does AuditPath support DPDP Act unlike Vanta?

Yes. AuditPath has a dedicated DPDP Act framework. Vanta does not currently offer DPDP Act support.

Does AuditPath store data in India?

Yes. AuditPath runs entirely on AWS ap-south-1 (Mumbai). Vanta stores data in the US.

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