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Head-to-head · GDPR Compliance Software

heyData vs PrivacyEngine

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score heyData #3 in GDPR Compliance Software 7.9/10 From €59/mo (annual) ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit heyData
PrivacyEngine #4 in GDPR Compliance Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit PrivacyEngine

heyData leads on 4 checks, PrivacyEngine on 1, and 1 is 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 · 7.9/10
  • Free planonly PrivacyEngine
  • Most featuresheyData · 5 of 6

heyData scores higher on our rubric for gdpr compliance software: 7.9 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

PrivacyEngine offers free plan; heyData doesn't publish it. heyData offers processing records; PrivacyEngine doesn't publish it. heyData offers consent management; PrivacyEngine doesn't publish it. heyData offers dpia assessments; PrivacyEngine doesn't publish it. heyData offers breach workflows; PrivacyEngine doesn't publish it.

heyData is the better fit for small and mid-sized teams seeking GDPR tools and support. PrivacyEngine is the better fit for teams seeking broad GDPR workflows with a free plan.

  • heyData fits best

    Small and mid-sized teams seeking GDPR tools and support

  • PrivacyEngine fits best

    Teams seeking broad GDPR workflows with a free plan

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Side by side

Feature heyData 7.9/10 Visit ↗ PrivacyEngine 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.7
Ranking #3 in GDPR Compliance Software #4 in GDPR Compliance Software
Best for Small and mid-sized teams seeking GDPR tools and support Teams seeking broad GDPR workflows with a free plan
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Tickets, Docs, Phone Email, Phone, Live chat
Compliance GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA
Integrations 50+ integrations 100+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features heyData 5/6 · PrivacyEngine 1/6
DSAR management ✓ ✓
Processing records ✓ (best) Not published
Consent management ✓ (best) Not published
Data mapping Not published Not published
DPIA assessments ✓ (best) Not published
Breach workflows ✓ (best) Not published
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
  • Free plan includes RoPA, risk management, DPIAs and mandatory logs
  • Covers DSARs, retention, breach response and vendor assessments
  • Connects with 100 integrations and offers email, phone and chat support
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
  • Paid plan prices are not published; a demo or bespoke quote is required
  • LMS employee limits vary by tier, from 50 to 500
  • Some capabilities, including SSO and PrivacyPulse, are limited to higher tiers
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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PrivacyEngine is a cloud-based data privacy management platform from Sytorus Ltd, founded in 2013. It is designed for organisations handling GDPR and broader privacy compliance, from smaller teams to enterprise organisations. Its scope…

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  1. heyDataGDPR Compliance Software 7.9From €59/mo (annual)
  2. PrivacyEngineGDPR Compliance Software 7.7Free plan

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

  • PrivacyEngine — where it wins

    • Free plan includes RoPA, risk management, DPIAs and mandatory logs
    • Covers DSARs, retention, breach response and vendor assessments
    • Connects with 100 integrations and offers email, phone and chat support

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plan prices are not published; a demo or bespoke quote is required
    • LMS employee limits vary by tier, from 50 to 500
    • Some capabilities, including SSO and PrivacyPulse, are limited to higher tiers

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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