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Eramba vs Essential ERM
Both stand on risk management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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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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Essential ERM brings risk registers, analysis, strategy linkage, controls, and reporting into one web platform. Its paid, enterprise-oriented setup includes a trial, cloud deployment choices, and extensive security controls.
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| Eramba | Essential ERM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Enterprise on-premises: €2,500 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | eramba.org | trackernetworks.com |
| On risk management software | #1 of 34 | #5 of 34 |
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.
Essential ERM: what it does well
- Configurable risk workflows, fields, and scoring
- Interactive 5x5 heat maps and bow-tie analysis
- Links risks to strategic objectives
- Tracks controls, KRIs, incidents, and continuity
- Multi-tenant or dedicated enterprise cloud
What to know first
- Pricing is available only on request
- No free plan
- Web platform only
- 30-day implementation is listed
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