title: "Switching from Vanta to ezGRC: Migration Guide" description: "Step-by-step guide for migrating your compliance program from Vanta to ezGRC. Get predictable pricing without sacrificing automation." date: "2025-01-09" author: "Zeros and Ones Team" category: "Migration" tags: ["Vanta", "Migration", "ezGRC", "Compliance", "SOC 2", "ISO 27001"]

Vanta pioneered compliance automation, but many organizations are discovering that per-seat pricing doesn't scale well. This guide walks you through migrating to ezGRC while maintaining your compliance posture.

Why Organizations Leave Vanta

Common reasons for switching:

Per-Seat Pricing: Costs grow linearly with headcount
Framework Fees: Each framework is an additional cost
Annual Contracts: Limited flexibility to adjust
Feature Tiers: Enterprise features locked behind expensive plans
Growing Team: Compliance costs shouldn't scale with team size

Pre-Migration Checklist

Document Your Current State

Active Frameworks:

SOC 2 (Type I or II)
ISO 27001
HIPAA
GDPR
PCI DSS
Others

Connected Integrations:

Cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Identity providers
HR systems
Version control
Endpoint management
Other tools

Compliance Status:

Current control status
Open findings
Evidence collection status
Upcoming audits

Export Your Data

Before leaving Vanta:

Export control evidence
Download policy documents
Export risk register
Save personnel records
Document custom controls

Migration Strategy

Phase 1: Setup ezGRC (Week 1)

Create your organization
- Configure company details
- Set up user accounts
- Configure SSO if using
Enable frameworks
- Select all relevant frameworks
- All frameworks included in pricing
Connect integrations
- Link cloud providers
- Connect identity provider
- Set up HR integration
- Connect other tools

Phase 2: Control Mapping (Week 1-2)

ezGRC uses standard control frameworks, so mapping is straightforward:

SOC 2 Controls: Most Vanta controls map directly to ezGRC:

CC (Common Criteria) controls align
Trust Service Criteria match

Custom Controls: For any custom controls in Vanta:

Review the control requirement
Create equivalent in ezGRC
Map evidence sources
Set up monitoring

Phase 3: Evidence Migration (Week 2-3)

Automated Evidence: Once integrations are connected, ezGRC automatically collects:

Configuration snapshots
Access reviews
Security settings
Compliance checks

Manual Evidence: Upload historical evidence:

ezgrc-cli evidence upload \
  --control CC1.1 \
  --file "access_review_2024.pdf" \
  --period "2024-Q4"

Phase 4: Policy Migration (Week 2)

Import existing policies:

Export policies from Vanta as PDF/DOCX
Upload to ezGRC policy library
Map policies to controls
Set review schedules
Assign policy owners

ezGRC also provides policy templates:

Information Security Policy
Acceptable Use Policy
Incident Response Plan
Business Continuity Plan
Vendor Management Policy

Phase 5: Personnel Management (Week 2)

Employee Onboarding/Offboarding:

Connect HR system (BambooHR, Gusto, etc.)
Configure access review workflows
Set up security training tracking

Background Checks:

Import historical records
Configure new employee workflows

Phase 6: Risk Register Migration (Week 3)

Export risks from Vanta and import to ezGRC:

risk_name,description,likelihood,impact,owner,mitigation
Data Breach,Unauthorized access to customer data,Medium,High,Security Team,Encryption + Access Controls
Vendor Risk,Third-party security incident,Low,High,IT,Vendor assessments

Phase 7: Audit Preparation (Week 3-4)

Before your next audit:

Verify control coverage
- Run gap analysis
- Address any missing controls
Check evidence completeness
- Review automated collection
- Fill manual evidence gaps
Generate audit reports
- SOC 2 readiness report
- Control matrix
- Evidence package

Parallel Running

During transition:

Keep Vanta running until first audit passes on ezGRC
Cross-reference reports from both platforms
Address discrepancies before canceling Vanta

Integration Comparison

| Integration | Vanta | ezGRC | |-------------|-------|-------| | AWS | Yes | Yes | | GCP | Yes | Yes | | Azure | Yes | Yes | | Okta | Yes | Yes | | Google Workspace | Yes | Yes | | GitHub | Yes | Yes | | Jira | Yes | Yes | | Slack | Yes | Yes | | BambooHR | Yes | Yes | | Gusto | Yes | Yes | | Jamf | Yes | Yes |

Cost Comparison

| Team Size | Vanta (estimated) | ezGRC | |-----------|-------------------|-------| | 25 employees | ~$15,000/yr | Flat rate | | 50 employees | ~$30,000/yr | Flat rate | | 100 employees | ~$60,000/yr | Flat rate | | 200 employees | ~$100,000/yr | Flat rate | | Additional framework | +$$ | Included |

Communicating with Auditors

Notify your audit firm:

Inform auditor of platform change
Demonstrate evidence continuity
Show historical data migration
Walk through new reports

Most auditors are platform-agnostic and focus on:

Evidence quality
Control effectiveness
Documentation completeness

Post-Migration Checklist

[ ] All frameworks configured
[ ] Integrations connected and syncing
[ ] Historical evidence imported
[ ] Policies migrated and mapped
[ ] Risk register imported
[ ] Personnel records transferred
[ ] Audit readiness report generated
[ ] Auditor notified of change
[ ] Team trained on new platform
[ ] Vanta subscription canceled

Common Questions

Q: Will switching affect my certification? A: No, certifications are based on your controls and evidence, not the platform. Auditors verify your compliance posture regardless of tooling.

Q: Can I migrate mid-audit cycle? A: Yes, but coordinate with your auditor. Ensure evidence continuity for the audit period.

Q: What about my existing evidence? A: All evidence can be exported from Vanta and imported to ezGRC. Automated evidence will regenerate once integrations are connected.

Ready to switch to predictable compliance pricing? Start your free trial and our team will help ensure a smooth transition from Vanta.