Vanta vs Jira: Compliance Automation vs Issue Tracking Compared

Vanta and Jira solve different problems — Vanta automates SOC 2/ISO 27001 compliance evidence collection, Jira tracks engineering work and tasks. Here's how they actually compare and when teams use both together.

Updated 2026-10 · 2026

Vanta

Automated SOC 2, ISO 27001, and compliance monitoring

Custom pricing (contact sales)annual contract

Strengths

+Automates evidence collection for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and other frameworks
+300+ integrations (AWS, GCP, GitHub, Okta, etc.) for continuous control monitoring
+Built-in vendor risk management and security questionnaire automation

Weaknesses

-No published pricing — requires a sales call and quote
-Typically sold as an annual contract, not month-to-month
-Not a general-purpose project or task management tool

Best for

Companies pursuing SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar certifications that want automated evidence collection instead of manual audit prep

Jira

Issue tracking and project management for software teams

Free - $15.25/user/mo (Premium)user/month

Strengths

+Free plan for up to 10 users with core Scrum/Kanban boards
+Highly customizable workflows, fields, and automation rules
+3,000+ apps and integrations via the Atlassian Marketplace

Weaknesses

-Steep learning curve for admins setting up workflows
-Costs climb quickly with Premium/Enterprise tiers and add-ons
-No native compliance evidence automation or audit trail for certifications

Best for

Software teams that need flexible issue tracking, sprint planning, and custom workflow automation

Feature Comparison

Feature	Vanta	Jira
Free tier	No free tier	Free for up to 10 users
Compliance automation (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA)	Core feature — automated evidence collection and monitoring	Not supported natively
Issue/task tracking	Basic remediation task tracking tied to controls	Full-featured issue tracker with custom workflows
Integrations	300+ integrations for continuous security monitoring	3,000+ apps via Atlassian Marketplace
Vendor risk management	Built-in vendor risk assessments and questionnaires	Not supported
Sprint/Agile boards	Not supported	Scrum and Kanban boards built-in
Trust/security page	Built-in public Trust Center	Not supported
Pricing model	Custom annual contract, no public pricing	Transparent per-user monthly/annual pricing
Reporting & dashboards	Compliance posture and control status dashboards	Agile reporting (burndown, velocity, cumulative flow)
API access	Yes, REST API on applicable plans	Yes, REST API included on all plans
Mobile app	No dedicated mobile app	iOS and Android apps

The Verdict

Vanta and Jira aren't real substitutes for each other — Vanta automates compliance evidence collection, Jira tracks engineering work. If you landed on this comparison hoping Jira could replace Vanta for SOC 2 or ISO 27001 prep, it can't: you'd lose automated monitoring and audit-ready evidence. Most teams that use both connect Vanta's integration to auto-push failed controls into Jira as tickets, keeping Vanta for automation and Jira for execution.

How to switch from Vanta to Jira

Full Vanta export guide →

1In Vanta, go to each module (Risk Register, Vendors, Controls, Tasks) and use the built-in 'Export to CSV' button to download your current remediation tasks, risks, and vendor list as CSV files.
2If you're on a plan with API access, pull historical evidence and audit logs through Vanta's API, since CSV exports don't include file attachments or screenshots.
3In Jira, create a new project (e.g., 'Compliance') and import your Vanta CSV exports using Jira's built-in CSV importer under Project Settings > Import.
4Map Vanta's task fields (owner, due date, status, priority) to the corresponding Jira fields during the import wizard, and build a workflow (Open > In Progress > Remediated > Verified) that mirrors Vanta's task lifecycle.
5If you still need SOC 2 or ISO 27001 automation, install the native Vanta-Jira integration so Vanta keeps auto-creating tickets for failed controls instead of trying to replace it outright.
6Notify your compliance and engineering teams of the new Jira project, archive the old Vanta task views, and update any internal runbooks or links that pointed to Vanta tasks.

Vanta vs Jira: common questions

How do I export my data from Vanta before switching to Jira?+

Vanta lets you export CSV files from each module — Risk Register, Vendors, Controls, and Tasks — using the built-in 'Export' button on each list view. If you're on a plan with API access, you can also pull historical audit logs and evidence metadata programmatically, since the CSV export doesn't include attached evidence files or screenshots.

What do I lose by moving compliance task tracking from Vanta to Jira?+

You lose automated evidence collection, continuous control monitoring, and audit-ready compliance reporting — Jira only tracks the tasks manually, it doesn't verify anything against your actual infrastructure. If you still need a SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification, you'll need to keep Vanta (or another compliance platform) alongside Jira, not instead of it.

Is Jira's free plan enough for a small compliance team?+

Jira's free plan covers up to 10 users and includes basic Scrum/Kanban boards, which is enough to track remediation tasks manually. It lacks advanced permissions, audit logs, and SLA features that come with Standard or Premium, which larger or more formal compliance teams usually need.

Does Jira integrate with Vanta if I want to use both?+

Yes, Vanta has a native Jira integration that automatically creates Jira tickets when a control fails or a risk needs remediation. Most teams keep Vanta running for automation and monitoring, and just use Jira as the ticketing layer for assigning and tracking the work.

Will switching from Vanta to Jira save money long-term?+

Jira is dramatically cheaper ($0–$15.25/user/month) than Vanta's custom annual contracts, which often run into five figures per year. But that savings only applies if you drop compliance automation entirely — if you still need SOC 2/ISO certification, you'll likely need to keep Vanta or replace it with a similarly priced compliance tool, so total cost won't drop as much as it looks.