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Head-to-head · GDPR Compliance Software

DataGrail vs heyData

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score DataGrail #1 in GDPR Compliance Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit DataGrail
heyData #4 in GDPR Compliance Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit heyData

DataGrail leads on 0 checks, heyData on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDataGrail · 8.8/10
  • Most featuresheyData · 5 of 6

DataGrail scores higher on our rubric for gdpr compliance software: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

DataGrail is the better fit for teams coordinating privacy operations across many systems. heyData is the better fit for small and mid-sized teams seeking GDPR tools and support.

  • DataGrail fits best

    Teams coordinating privacy operations across many systems

  • heyData fits best

    Small and mid-sized teams seeking GDPR tools and support

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Side by side

Feature DataGrail 8.8/10 Visit ↗ heyData 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.4
Ranking #1 in GDPR Compliance Software #4 in GDPR Compliance Software
Best for Teams coordinating privacy operations across many systems Small and mid-sized teams seeking GDPR tools and support
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request €59/mo
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Tickets, Docs, Phone
Compliance SOC 2, HIPAA, 2FA GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 2,500+ integrations 50+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DataGrail 1/6 · heyData 5/6
DSAR management ✓ ✓
Processing records Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Consent management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Data mapping Not checked yet Not checked yet
DPIA assessments Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Breach workflows Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Maintains a live inventory with automated system detection and data discovery
  • Manages access, deletion, and opt-out requests alongside RoPA generation
  • Connects privacy workflows to a stated network of 2,500 integrations
  • Manages RoPA, DSARs, DPIAs, breaches, consent and vendor records
  • Plans combine software with external data protection officer services
  • 50 integrations span HR, cloud and code-repository systems
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting the vendor rather than choosing a public plan
  • Its broad workflow scope may exceed the needs of consent-only teams
  • Cloud deployment may not suit organizations requiring another deployment model
  • Starter lacks the legal and phone support listed for higher tiers
  • Cloud deployment only; no 24/7 support
  • Annual billing is required for the €59 monthly starting price
Our verdict

DataGrail is a cloud data privacy management platform for privacy, legal, security, and compliance teams. It brings system and personal-data inventory, discovery and classification together with request handling, records of processing…

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heyData combines GDPR compliance software with expert services, including external data protection officers. It is aimed at startups, small and medium-sized businesses, and enterprises that want a central place for documentation and…

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  1. DataGrailGDPR Compliance Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. heyDataGDPR Compliance Software 8.4Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DataGrail — where it wins

    • Maintains a live inventory with automated system detection and data discovery
    • Manages access, deletion, and opt-out requests alongside RoPA generation
    • Connects privacy workflows to a stated network of 2,500 integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting the vendor rather than choosing a public plan
    • Its broad workflow scope may exceed the needs of consent-only teams
    • Cloud deployment may not suit organizations requiring another deployment model

  • heyData — where it wins

    • Manages RoPA, DSARs, DPIAs, breaches, consent and vendor records
    • Plans combine software with external data protection officer services
    • 50 integrations span HR, cloud and code-repository systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter lacks the legal and phone support listed for higher tiers
    • Cloud deployment only; no 24/7 support
    • Annual billing is required for the €59 monthly starting price
  • DataGrail8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad cloud privacy platform for teams managing data discovery, requests, assessments, and consent.

    Visit DataGrailFull verdict →
  • heyData8.4/10 · Paid

    A priced GDPR platform pairing compliance workflows with external DPO services.

    Visit heyDataFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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