Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe sell software your team operates. Agency sells the outcome: U.S.-based forward-deployed engineers and proprietary AI that run your entire compliance program on top of the GRC platform you already use.
Pick your platform to see the side-by-side breakdown — what you get, who does the work, and what it costs.
The deciding factor isn't which tool — it's whether you run the program or have it run for you. The per-platform pages add the vendor-specific detail.
| Capability | Agency | DIY GRC software (Vanta / Drata / Secureframe) |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery model | Operated service + AI | Self-serve software |
| Who does the work | Forward-deployed U.S. engineers + AI | Your team or fractional hires |
| Control implementation | Done for you | DIY templates & checklists |
| Evidence collection | Collected, monitored, remediated | Automated capture, you operate it |
| Virtual CISO & penetration testing | Included | Add-on / partner marketplace |
| Works with your GRC tool | Runs on top of Vanta, Drata, Secureframe | It is the tool |
| Multi-framework (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, CMMC) | Run in parallel | Per-framework config you manage |
| Best for | Teams that want it run for them | Teams that run it themselves |
See the full breakdown: Agency vs Vanta · Agency vs Drata · Agency vs Secureframe
Agency runs your GRC platform so it actually pays off — bringing down the all-in cost of the software while your engineers stay on the roadmap.
The questions buyers ask when deciding between operating a GRC tool themselves and having the program run for them.
