Vanta

Vanta is a compliance automation platform for small and mid-sized firms working toward SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or related certifications. It runs continuous control tests across 400-plus connected tools and collects audit evidence automatically, replacing the manual sprint before each assessment window.

There are two clear reasons an accounting firm might use Vanta. The first is earning a SOC 2 Type II report to satisfy enterprise client security questionnaires. The second is advising clients who need SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification; Vanta lets your firm track client control readiness and surface gaps before they become audit findings.

Vanta works with AWS, GCP, GitHub, Okta, Jira, Slack, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365, pulling evidence without manual exports. The platform includes pre-built policy templates, onboarding and offboarding checks, access review workflows, and a trust centre your firm can share publicly.

In practice, the platform runs continuous background scans and flags failing controls in a dashboard. When an auditor requests evidence, Vanta pulls screenshots, configuration exports, and access logs automatically rather than requiring your team to gather them across a dozen tools.

The strongest fit is a firm with 10 to 200 employees that needs SOC 2 Type II but has no dedicated GRC team. Smaller firms rarely face enterprise security questionnaires, and larger organisations typically need a broader platform like OneTrust or Drata.

Pricing is not published. Vanta offers four tiers (Essentials, Plus, Professional, Enterprise) but all plans require a demo call to get a quote. No free trial is available. The platform is used globally and fits small and mid-sized firms rather than solo practitioners.