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ControlHatch vs Eramba
Both stand on internal controls software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
ControlHatch suits teams that need a GRC workspace for control testing, risk assessments, certifications, and audit evidence, with a free plan that includes full functionality. Look elsewhere if you need a platform beyond the web or automated evidence collection, which is listed as manual.
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Eramba covers a broad set of GRC activities and supports both self-hosted and SaaS deployment. Organizations needing network scanning will need to sync asset information from a CMDB instead.
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| ControlHatch | Eramba | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Runs on | Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Enterprise on-premises: €2,500 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | controlhatch.com | eramba.org |
| On internal controls software | #2 of 60 | #1 of 60 |
ControlHatch: what it does well
- Free plan includes unlimited users, entities, projects, and controls.
- AI drafts risks, controls, and assertions from process descriptions.
- Supports more than 50 frameworks and standards.
- Fieldwork exports to users’ Excel testing templates.
- Signup requires no credit card or sales call.
What to know first
- Access is web-only.
- Evidence collection is manual.
- The site does not name specific integrations.
Eramba: what it does well
- Includes more than 70 importable compliance packages.
- Supports LDAP, SAML, and Google OAuth authentication.
- SaaS hosting includes daily backups and managed upgrades.
- Community edition is free.
What to know first
- It is not a network scanner.
- Community plan lists no support.
- Self-hosted deployments require manual upgrades and backups.
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