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Snyk vs Vanta

Snyk logo

Snyk

Software

Developer-first security platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Vanta logo

Vanta

Software

Compliance automation platform for SOC 2, ISO 27001 and similar frameworks.

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Snyk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Snyk free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month; Vanta no published pricing for any tier; all plans require requesting a demo and contacting sales

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Snyk and Vanta actually diverge.

Attributes where Snyk and Vanta differ
AttributeSnykVanta
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, CLI, IDE integrationsWeb, API
Founded2015Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Snyk

  • Open source security
  • Code security (SAST)
  • Container security
  • IaC security
  • License compliance
  • Fix PRs
  • Priority scoring
  • Developer IDE integration

Only in Vanta

Nothing recorded that Snyk does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Snyk

  • Individual developers testing on free tier with limited monthly scansnot Vanta
  • Development teams using Team plan with increased test quotas and IDE integrationnot Vanta
  • Enterprises requiring unlimited testing via Enterprise plan with custom security rulesnot Vanta

Vanta

  • SaaS and fintech companies needing rapid SOC 2 certification for enterprise salesnot Snyk
  • Healthcare organisations automating HIPAA compliance managementnot Snyk
  • European companies managing GDPR and privacy compliancenot Snyk
  • Organisations implementing ISO 27001 and other security standardsnot Snyk
  • Companies conducting vendor security assessments and managing third-party risknot Snyk

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Snyk

  • Free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month
  • Free and Team plans count only contributing developers making commits within 90 days; public contributions do not count
  • Enterprise plan requires custom pricing and sales contact

Vanta

  • No published pricing for any tier; all plans require requesting a demo and contacting sales
  • Essentials tier limited to one compliance framework; organisations needing multiple frameworks must upgrade to higher tiers
  • Plus and Professional tiers feature unclear differentiation; specific pricing and included questionnaires not published
  • Enterprise pricing fully custom; no transparency on costs or what features are included
  • AI questionnaire automation capped at 25 annually in Plus tier, only 144 annually in Professional tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Snyk

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Snyk review.

Vanta

On request
  • Essentials$null/variable
    • One compliance framework
    • Vanta AI Agent features
    • Automated evidence collection
  • Plus$null/variable
    • All Essentials features
    • Enhanced AI Agent capabilities
    • AI-powered questionnaire automation (25 annually)
  • Professional$null/variable
    • All Plus features
    • 144 questionnaires annually (marked 'Most Popular')
    • Risk management tools
  • Enterprise$null/variable
    • Fully customisable package
    • Flexible, scalable, advanced compliance
    • Tailored to sophisticated GRC requirements

Which should you pick?

Choose Snyk if

  • You need open source security.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, CLI, IDE integrations.
  • You also want code security (sast).
Snyk review

Choose Vanta if

  • You work on Web, API.
Vanta review

Questions people ask

Is Snyk or Vanta better?
Neither clearly leads. Snyk starts at Free and Vanta at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Snyk or Vanta?
Snyk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Snyk and On request for Vanta.
Does Snyk or Vanta run on more platforms?
Snyk runs on Web, CLI, IDE integrations. Vanta runs on Web, API.
Can I use Snyk for free?
Yes. Snyk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Vanta starts at On request.
What is Snyk best used for?
Snyk is most often used for individual developers testing on free tier with limited monthly scans, development teams using team plan with increased test quotas and ide integration, enterprises requiring unlimited testing via enterprise plan with custom security rules. Of those, individual developers testing on free tier with limited monthly scans and development teams using team plan with increased test quotas and ide integration are not what Vanta is typically brought in for.
What can Snyk do that Vanta cannot?
Snyk covers Open source security, Code security (SAST), Container security, IaC security.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Vanta: How many compliance frameworks does Vanta support?

Vanta supports 35+ compliance frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR and custom frameworks.

Source
Vanta: Does Vanta automate questionnaires?

Yes. Vanta's AI Agent can automate questionnaire completion, with the number of annually supported questionnaires varying by plan (25 in Plus tier, 144 in Professional tier).

Source
Vanta: How many integrations does Vanta support?

Vanta integrates with 300+ pre-built system connections and supports over 90% automation of compliance tasks through these integrations.

Source
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