Three layers
| Layer | Job | Tools | |-------|-----|-------| | 1 — Evidence | Monitor controls, collect audit evidence | Vanta, Drata, Secureframe, Sprinto | | 2 — Assessment | Gap analysis on requirements/architecture | Archiet audit-my-architecture, consultants | | 3 — Generate | Code + compliance docs from formal spec | Archiet platform |
2026 comparison table
| Tool | Layer | Greenfield code | Continuous monitoring | Compliance docs from architecture | Best for | |------|-------|-----------------|----------------------|-----------------------------------|----------| | Vanta | 1 | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | Series A+ with existing prod app | | Drata | 1 | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | Same as Vanta | | Secureframe | 1 | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | Mid-market GRC automation | | Archiet audit | 2 | ❌ | ❌ | Gap report | Pre-build / investor diligence | | Archiet | 3 | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | New regulated product from PRD |
Ranked by job-to-be-done
1. Already in production, need SOC 2 this year → Vanta or Drata
Industry default for evidence automation. See Archiet vs Vanta.
2. Building new fintech/healthtech/B2B SaaS → Archiet first, Vanta after launch
Controls designed in beat retrofitting. See compliance frameworks.
3. EU AI Act Annex III, deadline Aug 2026 → free classifier, then Archiet Annex IV bundle
EU AI Act compliance · Risk classifier
4. Unsure which layer you need → GitHub three-layer guide
github.com/Anioko/compliance-from-architecture
Combined pattern (recommended)
- Archiet — generate app +
compliance/overlays + traceability matrix - Vanta/Drata — connect to production; collect evidence on controls Archiet implemented
- Audit — architecture docs (why) + GRC evidence (what runs now)
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FAQ
Is Archiet a Vanta alternative?
Different layer. Complementary. See vs/vanta.
Does Archiet pass SOC 2 for us?
No — it produces audit-ready preparation; your CPA issues the report.
What frameworks?
SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, DORA, NIS2, EU AI Act.