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Head-to-head · GDPR Compliance Software

heyData vs Compyl Vendor Risk Management

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score heyData #4 in GDPR Compliance Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit heyData
Compyl Vendor Risk Management #8 in GDPR Compliance Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Compyl

heyData leads on 0 checks, Compyl Vendor Risk Management on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreheyData · 8.4/10
  • Most featuresheyData · 5 of 6

heyData scores higher on our rubric for gdpr compliance software: 8.4 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

heyData is the better fit for small and mid-sized teams seeking GDPR tools and support. Compyl Vendor Risk Management is the better fit for teams managing third-party privacy and vendor risk.

  • heyData fits best

    Small and mid-sized teams seeking GDPR tools and support

  • Compyl Vendor Risk Management fits best

    Teams managing third-party privacy and vendor risk

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Side by side

Feature heyData 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Compyl Vendor Risk Management 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 7.9
Ranking #4 in GDPR Compliance Software #8 in GDPR Compliance Software
Best for Small and mid-sized teams seeking GDPR tools and support Teams managing third-party privacy and vendor risk
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price €59/mo —
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Compliance GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, SSO/SAML
Integrations 50+ integrations 125+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features heyData 5/6 · Compyl Vendor Risk Management 0/6
DSAR management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Processing records ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Consent management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Data mapping Not checked yet Not checked yet
DPIA assessments ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Breach workflows ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Centralizes vendor records, risk tiers, contracts, assets, and controls
  • Automates intake, questionnaires, reassessments, and remediation tracking
  • Maps evidence to frameworks and monitors vendor posture changes
Cons
  • 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
  • Focuses on vendor risk rather than broad GDPR operations
  • Annual subscription pricing is quoted individually
  • Advanced capabilities such as custom frameworks are limited to Enterprise
Our verdict

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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Compyl Vendor Risk Management handles third-party oversight within Compyl’s broader governance, risk, and compliance platform. It is aimed at security teams, compliance officers, risk managers, procurement teams, and executives who need a…

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  1. heyDataGDPR Compliance Software 8.4Paid
  2. Compyl Vendor Risk ManagementGDPR Compliance Software 7.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Compyl Vendor Risk Management — where it wins

    • Centralizes vendor records, risk tiers, contracts, assets, and controls
    • Automates intake, questionnaires, reassessments, and remediation tracking
    • Maps evidence to frameworks and monitors vendor posture changes

    Where it doesn't

    • Focuses on vendor risk rather than broad GDPR operations
    • Annual subscription pricing is quoted individually
    • Advanced capabilities such as custom frameworks are limited to Enterprise
  • heyData8.4/10 · Paid

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

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  • Compyl Vendor Risk Management7.9/10 · Pricing on request

    Vendor assessments, monitoring, and remediation in a broader GRC platform.

    Visit CompylFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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