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Vanta vs Yoti

Vanta logo

Vanta

Cybersecurity

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

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On request
Rated
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Yoti logo

Yoti

Cybersecurity

Reusable digital identity, facial age estimation and identity verification

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On request
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Vanta no published pricing for any tier; all plans require requesting a demo and contacting sales; Yoti age estimation returns a probabilistic range rather than a verified date of birth, so it only works with a safety buffer above the legal threshold and cannot prove an exact age.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Vanta and Yoti actually diverge.

Attributes where Vanta and Yoti differ
AttributeVantaYoti
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb, iOS, Android, API

Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 Vanta

Nothing recorded that Yoti does not also cover.

Only in Yoti

  • Facial age estimation
  • Reusable digital ID
  • Identity verification
  • UK right to work and rent
  • Digital ID for retail
  • Selective disclosure

What people use each for

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

Vanta

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

Yoti

  • A social platform meeting UK Online Safety Act age assurance duties without collecting identity documents from teenagersnot Vanta
  • A supermarket removing staff interventions at self-checkout for age-restricted purchasesnot Vanta
  • A UK employer running digital right-to-work checks under the certified trust framework rather than inspecting passportsnot Vanta
  • A gambling operator needing an age gate with high completion rates before the account funding stepnot Vanta

Where each one falls short

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

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

Yoti

  • Age estimation returns a probabilistic range rather than a verified date of birth, so it only works with a safety buffer above the legal threshold and cannot prove an exact age.
  • Estimation accuracy varies by demographic and reported error margins widen at the age bands that matter most for eighteen-year thresholds, which pushes borderline users into a document fallback you still have to pay for.
  • Pricing is not published, so buyers cannot compare the cost of an estimation check against a document check without going through sales.
  • Regulatory acceptance of facial estimation differs by jurisdiction, so a method that satisfies Ofcom may not satisfy a regulator elsewhere and multi-market platforms need more than one approach.
  • The reusable digital identity app depends on consumer adoption, which is meaningful in the UK and thin elsewhere, limiting the reusability benefit outside its home market.

Pricing, plan by plan

Vanta

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

Yoti

On request
  • Yoti Age and Identity Services$undefined/year
    • Per-check pricing quoted by volume and method
    • Age estimation, document verification and digital ID priced differently
    • Right to work and right to rent checks quoted separately

Which should you pick?

Choose Vanta if

  • You work on Web, API.

Choose Yoti if

  • You need facial age estimation.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
  • You also want reusable digital id.

Questions people ask

Is Vanta or Yoti better?
Neither clearly leads. Vanta starts at On request and Yoti at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Vanta or Yoti?
Vanta starts at On request and Yoti at On request.
Does Vanta or Yoti run on more platforms?
Vanta runs on Web, API. Yoti runs on Web, iOS, Android, API.
What is Vanta best used for?
Vanta is most often used for saas and fintech companies needing rapid soc 2 certification for enterprise sales, healthcare organisations automating hipaa compliance management, european companies managing gdpr and privacy compliance, organisations implementing iso 27001 and other security standards. Of those, saas and fintech companies needing rapid soc 2 certification for enterprise sales and healthcare organisations automating hipaa compliance management are not what Yoti is typically brought in for.
What can Vanta do that Yoti cannot?
Yoti covers Facial age estimation, Reusable digital ID, Identity verification, UK right to work and rent.

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.

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Yoti: Does age estimation store my face?

The image is used to produce an estimate and then deleted rather than retained, which is the specific property that makes it usable for age assurance on minors.

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).

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Yoti: Is it accepted for UK Online Safety Act compliance?

Facial age estimation is one of the methods regulators have accepted as highly effective age assurance. Confirm the current position with your own counsel for your content category.

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.

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Yoti: Can it prove someone is exactly 21?

No. It gives a range. If you need a precise age you need a document or database check, which Yoti also sells.

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