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The short answer
Vanta, like Scrut Automation, is a compliance automation platform: software your team runs to collect evidence and track controls. NxgSecure is a managed security and compliance partner in India that runs SOC 2, ISO 27001 and DPDP Act compliance, managed GRC, VAPT and 24×7 security operations for you, through one team. If you have people to run compliance in-house, compare Vanta. If you want it run with you, talk to us.
At a glance
The Vanta column only uses what Vanta and public comparison pages say. Check vanta.com for current coverage and pricing.
| Vanta | NxgSecure | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compliance automation software | Managed security and compliance service |
| Frameworks | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR and others | SOC 2, ISO 27001 and DPDP Act, run end to end |
| Who does the work | Your team, with the software | Our team, with yours |
| Penetration testing | See vanta.com | Included as a service: VAPT |
| 24×7 security operations | See vanta.com | Yes: AI agents and human analysts |
| Data loss prevention | See vanta.com | Yes: DLP |
| Pricing | See vanta.com | From ₹599 per user a month (Starter), see pricing |
Which should you pick?
- Pick Vanta (or stay with Scrut) if you want a self-service compliance tool and have people in-house to run controls, gather evidence and do the security work the tool points to.
- Pick NxgSecure if you want one India-based partner covering compliance, including the DPDP Act, plus VAPT, data loss prevention and 24×7 security operations, on one bill. We can get you audit-ready in as little as 4 weeks, depending on where you start.
Not sure which model fits you?
We look at your frameworks, your team and your deadlines, and tell you honestly whether software or a managed partner makes more sense.
What a consolidated programme needs
Compliance automation collects evidence and watches controls. A consolidated security and compliance programme needs more than that:
- Risk management that someone owns and reports to the board. See managed GRC.
- Security testing that produces audit-ready evidence. See VAPT.
- Monitoring and response, so a control on paper is a control in practice. See managed security services.
- India-specific coverage, especially the DPDP Act.
Our case studies include clearing enterprise security requirements in sales and running 24×7 security operations for 100+ businesses across India.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the best alternative to Scrut Automation in India?It depends on your model. Software platforms such as Vanta suit teams that run compliance themselves. NxgSecure suits teams that want a managed partner in India handling GRC, testing and monitoring together.
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Does NxgSecure cover DPDP Act compliance?Yes. We run DPDP Act compliance alongside SOC 2 and ISO 27001, as part of our managed GRC and security services.
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Is NxgSecure a platform or a service?A service. Our team runs your security and compliance programme on our platform, using AI agents and human analysts, so you are not left to operate a tool on your own.
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How long does it take to become audit-ready with NxgSecure?In as little as 4 weeks for SOC 2 or ISO 27001. A first framework more often takes 6 to 10 weeks, depending on where you start.
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How much does NxgSecure cost?Our Starter plan is ₹599 per user a month, billed annually. Current plans are on nxgsecure.com/pricing.