Head-to-head · Compliance Management Software
Secureframe vs IBM OpenPages
Secureframe leads on 0 checks, IBM OpenPages 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
Secureframe and IBM OpenPages score identically on our rubric (8.1 out of 10) for compliance management software; Secureframe sits at #21 and IBM OpenPages at #22 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
Secureframe is the better fit for organizations managing multiple compliance frameworks. IBM OpenPages is the better fit for large enterprises needing mature GRC.
- Secureframe fits best
Organizations managing multiple compliance frameworks
- IBM OpenPages fits best
Large enterprises needing mature GRC
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Side by side
| Feature | Secureframe 8.1/10 Visit ↗ | IBM OpenPages 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #21 in Compliance Management Software | #22 in Compliance Management Software |
| Best for | Organizations managing multiple compliance frameworks | Large enterprises needing mature GRC |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $7,000/yr | $3,300/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs | Phone |
| Integrations | 300+ integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Secureframe 5/5 · IBM OpenPages 5/5 | ||
| Control mapping | ✓ | ✓ |
| Evidence collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Risk assessments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remediation workflows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vendor risk management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Frameworks supported | SOC 2, ISO 27001:2022, PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials, NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500, FTC Safeguards Rule, ISO 27017, Microsoft SSPA, NIS2, Essential Eight, CIS Controls v8, SOX ITGC, EU DORA, TISAX, MVSP, C5, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, NIST CSF 2.0, CJIS, CMMC, TX-RAMP, FedRAMP, GovRAMP, HIPAA, ISO 27701, GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, EU AI Act, ISO 9001 | COSO, COBIT, ITIL, ISO, Unified Compliance Framework |
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| Our verdict | Secureframe is a cloud-based compliance management platform for compliance, security, technology, regulated, and defense teams. It brings framework and requirement tracking, cross-framework control mapping, automated evidence collection,… Read the review → |
IBM OpenPages is a modular governance, risk and compliance platform for organizations managing regulatory compliance, operational risk, audits, policies, controls, privacy, business continuity, IT governance and third-party risk. Its… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Secureframe — where it wins
- Supports broad security, privacy, regulatory, and defense frameworks
- Automates evidence collection and continuous control monitoring
- Connects with AWS, Azure, Google Workspace, GitHub, Okta, and more
Where it doesn't
- Fundamentals and Complete support one framework
- Complete and Defense pricing is quote-based
- No free plan is available
IBM OpenPages — where it wins
- Maps regulations to risks, controls and policies
- Covers testing, evidence, issues, remediation and vendor risk
- Supports SaaS, IBM Cloud and client-maintained on-premises deployment
Where it doesn't
- Monthly pricing starts at $3,300
- Configuration may require significant enterprise effort
- On-premises installation is maintained by the client
- Secureframe8.1/10 · Paid
Broad framework coverage with automated evidence and a $7,000 annual entry plan.
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A broad GRC platform for large enterprises, with substantial monthly pricing.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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