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TrustArc vs Veracode

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TrustArc

Cybersecurity

Privacy management platform with regulatory research and the TRUSTe certification programme

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Veracode logo

Veracode

Cybersecurity

Application risk management platform for finding and fixing software vulnerabilities.

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: TrustArc the software layer is generally shallower than OneTrust, particularly automated data discovery across large heterogeneous estates, so organisations with sprawling infrastructure often still need a separate discovery tool.; Veracode no public pricing; customers must request a demo and custom quote.
  • They diverge on capability: TrustArc covers Nymity Research, Veracode covers Static analysis (SAST).
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which TrustArc and Veracode actually diverge.

Attributes where TrustArc and Veracode differ
AttributeTrustArcVeracode
PlatformsWebweb, api

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).

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 TrustArc

  • Nymity Research
  • TRUSTe certification
  • Consent and preference management
  • Privacy assessments
  • Data inventory and mapping
  • Individual rights requests
  • Cookie consent manager
  • Privacy programme benchmarking

Only in Veracode

  • Static analysis (SAST)
  • Dynamic analysis (DAST)
  • Software composition analysis
  • AI-driven code remediation
  • Container security
  • Risk Manager (ASPM)

What people use each for

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

TrustArc

  • A consumer brand that needs an independent privacy seal on its website because enterprise customers or app stores ask for third-party verificationnot Veracode
  • A multinational privacy team that needs a maintained answer to what a given jurisdiction requires without retaining outside counsel for every questionnot Veracode
  • An organisation running DPIAs at volume that wants templates tied to a maintained regulatory library rather than to a consultant word documentnot Veracode
  • A privacy programme being audited that needs documented maturity benchmarking against a recognised framework of programme activitiesnot Veracode

Veracode

  • Scanning applications for vulnerabilities across the SDLCnot TrustArc
  • Automating remediation of flagged security flaws with AInot TrustArc
  • Securing containerized workloads before deploymentnot TrustArc
  • Running penetration tests as a managed servicenot TrustArc
  • Enforcing security policy governance across many applicationsnot TrustArc

Where each one falls short

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

TrustArc

  • The software layer is generally shallower than OneTrust, particularly automated data discovery across large heterogeneous estates, so organisations with sprawling infrastructure often still need a separate discovery tool.
  • The integration catalogue is smaller than the market leader, which means more of the data inventory is maintained by hand and drifts out of date between reviews.
  • Certification services are sold separately from the platform subscription, so the seal that is often the reason for choosing TrustArc is an extra line item and an extra annual renewal.
  • Reported contract values vary enormously by module mix and organisation size, and the absence of published pricing means smaller buyers have no anchor and routinely discover the entry price is higher than expected.
  • TrustArc stays inside privacy, so organisations that later want third-party risk, security compliance or ethics reporting on the same platform will be running a second vendor anyway.

Veracode

  • No public pricing; customers must request a demo and custom quote.
  • Full platform capability spans many modules, which can require significant onboarding.
  • Package Firewall and PTaaS are separate add-ons rather than included by default.
  • Primarily built for enterprise scale, less suited to small individual projects.

Pricing, plan by plan

TrustArc

On request
  • TrustArc Privacy Platform$undefined/year
    • Quoted by module, entity count and data volume
    • TRUSTe certification and assessment services priced separately from platform subscription
    • Nymity Research licensed as a separate module

Veracode

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Veracode review.

Which should you pick?

Choose TrustArc if

  • You need nymity research.
  • You also want truste certification.
TrustArc review

Choose Veracode if

  • You need static analysis (sast).
  • You work on web, api.
  • You also want dynamic analysis (dast).
Veracode review

Questions people ask

Is TrustArc or Veracode better?
Neither clearly leads. TrustArc starts at On request and Veracode at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, TrustArc or Veracode?
TrustArc starts at On request and Veracode at On request.
Does TrustArc or Veracode run on more platforms?
TrustArc runs on Web. Veracode runs on web, api.
What is TrustArc best used for?
TrustArc is most often used for a consumer brand that needs an independent privacy seal on its website because enterprise customers or app stores ask for third-party verification, a multinational privacy team that needs a maintained answer to what a given jurisdiction requires without retaining outside counsel for every question, an organisation running dpias at volume that wants templates tied to a maintained regulatory library rather than to a consultant word document, a privacy programme being audited that needs documented maturity benchmarking against a recognised framework of programme activities. Of those, a consumer brand that needs an independent privacy seal on its website because enterprise customers or app stores ask for third-party verification and a multinational privacy team that needs a maintained answer to what a given jurisdiction requires without retaining outside counsel for every question are not what Veracode is typically brought in for.
What can TrustArc do that Veracode cannot?
TrustArc covers Nymity Research, TRUSTe certification, Consent and preference management, Privacy assessments. Veracode covers Static analysis (SAST), Dynamic analysis (DAST), Software composition analysis, AI-driven code remediation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

TrustArc: What does TrustArc have that OneTrust does not?

Nymity Research, a maintained regulatory intelligence library acquired in 2019, and the TRUSTe third-party certification and seal programme.

Veracode: How does Veracode pricing work?

Veracode does not publish pricing on their website. Organizations must request a personalized demo or contact sales to receive quotes tailored to their specific needs and usage volume.

Source
TrustArc: How much does TrustArc cost?

Not published. Reported enterprise agreements range widely depending on modules and organisation size, and certification services are quoted on top of the platform subscription.

Veracode: Does Veracode offer a free trial or free version?

No information about free trials or free versions is provided on Veracode's public website. Organizations must contact sales to discuss trial options.

Source
TrustArc: Is TRUSTe the same company?

Yes. TrustArc is the renamed TRUSTe business and still operates the TRUSTe certification programme as a subsidiary.

TrustArc: Does it handle cookie consent for Europe?

Yes, it includes a consent manager with scanning and banner delivery, though pure-play consent vendors are cheaper if that is all you need.

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