Side by side
ISMS CORE vs OpenGRC
Both stand on digital governance software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxWeb
Visit ISMS CORE Free plan Open source APISelf-hostedWeb
OpenGRC brings several GRC functions into one web application, with a free self-hosted Community edition and paid Enterprise options. Consider the technical requirements and API limit if planning to use Community or connect other systems.
Visit OpenGRCThe facts
| ISMS CORE | OpenGRC | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Enterprise Basic: $4,500 a year |
| Plans published | None | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | isms-core.com | opengrc.com |
| On digital governance software | #5 of 17 | #1 of 17 |
ISMS CORE: what it does well
OpenGRC: what it does well
- Covers risk, controls, audits, vendors, and incident response.
- Vendor assessments include questionnaires and weighted scoring.
- Community edition is free and self-hosted.
- Hosted plans state a 99.5% monthly uptime commitment.
What to know first
- Community setup and maintenance require technical knowledge.
- No third-party integrations are built into the platform.
- REST API is limited to 60 requests per minute.
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