Matproof vs Vanta
The EU-first alternative to Vanta
Vanta is a leading compliance automation platform based in the US. While Vanta excels at SOC 2 and ISO 27001 for US companies, Matproof is purpose-built for European financial services with native DORA, NIS2, and DSGVO support.
Try Matproof freeThe key difference
Matproof is built from the ground up for EU financial services compliance (DORA, NIS2, DSGVO), with German data residency and BaFin reporting. Vanta is a US-centric platform that primarily serves SaaS companies seeking SOC 2.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Matproof | Vanta |
|---|---|---|
| DORA compliance | Full 5-pillar coverage with BaFin reporting templates | Limited — no native DORA module |
| NIS2 compliance | Native support with EU-specific workflows | Not supported |
| SOC 2 | Full support (Type I & II) | Full support (Type I & II) — market leader |
| ISO 27001 | Full support with 2022 Annex A | Full support |
| GDPR / DSGVO | Full support with DPIA, DPO, and BDSG compliance | Basic GDPR support |
| Data residency | Germany (EU) — Hetzner/AWS Frankfurt | US-hosted (AWS us-west) |
| BaFin / ESA reporting | Built-in templates and workflows | Not available |
| Language support | English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian | English only |
| AI policy generation | Yes — generates policies in German & English | Yes — English only |
| Pricing | Custom pricing, competitive for EU market | Starts at ~$10K/year |
Why choose Matproof
- Purpose-built for EU financial services (DORA, NIS2, DSGVO)
- German data residency with EU-only data processing
- Native BaFin and ESA reporting templates
- Multilingual policies (DE/EN/FR/ES/NL/IT)
- BAIT and VAIT compliance support for German institutions
- Third-party ICT register per DORA Art. 28
Why choose Vanta
- Larger integration ecosystem (200+ integrations)
- More mature SOC 2 automation
- Larger customer base and community
- Trust Center marketplace
Who should choose which?
Choose Matproof if...
European financial institutions, banks, insurers, and fintechs needing DORA, NIS2, and DSGVO compliance with German data residency.
Choose Vanta if...
US-based SaaS companies primarily seeking SOC 2 Type II certification.
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