Comparison
PolicyForge vs Secureframe
Secureframe is the third major GRC platform (after Drata and Vanta), competing on the same model: continuous monitoring + audit prep tooling, mostly for US-centric Series A+ SaaS.
Pick PolicyForge if…
- You're at the documentation stage, not the continuous-evidence stage.
- You want a tool that doesn't require a 30-minute discovery call to see pricing.
- You want bilingual support and EU-first hosting.
Pick Secureframe if…
- Same as Vanta/Drata — if you need continuous monitoring and have the budget, any of the three works.
Best for: Same profile as Drata and Vanta — engineering-heavy US SaaS preparing SOC 2 Type II, with 5-figure compliance budget.
Feature-by-feature comparison
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| Feature | PolicyForge | Secureframe |
|---|---|---|
Bilingual policy templates (EN + FR) 60 templates bundled, every policy you export is bilingual. | ||
Multi-framework breadth (38 frameworks) ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, NIS2, DORA, NIST, HIPAA, ANSSI, HDS, EU AI Act, etc. | ||
Time-to-first-policy | 5 min | 2-4 weeks (with CSM) |
Branded PDF + DOCX export Your logo and brand colour on every page. | ||
GDPR self-service (Art. 15, 17, 20) | ||
Signable DPA out of the box | ||
Continuous evidence collection We focus on policy documents. Pair us with their tool if you need this. | ||
Cloud integrations (AWS, GCP, Okta, etc.) | ||
Auditor portal access | ||
Dedicated Customer Success Manager We answer in <24h by email. No upsell pressure. | ||
Multi-organisation (consultants) | ||
EU hosting (Frankfurt / Paris) Vercel serverless functions in iad1 under SCCs. See /trust. | ||
Starting price | $29 / month | $5,000+ / year |
Frequently asked questions
Does PolicyForge replace Secureframe?
Not exactly — Secureframe does continuous monitoring (automated evidence collection from your cloud accounts). PolicyForge focuses on the documentary layer (signed policies, DPA, audit log). For 90% of first SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audits, documentation alone is enough. When you need continuous monitoring, you can use both tools in parallel.
How much will I save?
Secureframe starts at $10,000+/year. PolicyForge Pro is $29/mo = $348/year. You save thousands of dollars in year one. If you later need a continuous tool, you'll already have the auditable documentation layer covered.
Will my auditors accept PolicyForge documents?
Yes. Each template is aligned with the relevant framework control (ISO 27001:2022, SOC 2 TSC, GDPR, etc.) with an approval block, versioning, and audit trail. Several French and EU audit firms already accept our PDF/DOCX exports as part of their engagements.
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