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SecurityScorecard Third-Party Risk Management vs UpGuard
Both stand on third-party risk management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
SecurityScorecard combines vendor assessment, ongoing monitoring, and remediation workflows for organizations overseeing third-party relationships. The free plan covers a limited set of domain and questionnaire tools; paid pricing requires a sales inquiry.
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Choose UpGuard if your organization needs vendor assessments, attack surface visibility, or questionnaire workflows in one cyber risk platform. Organizations with more than 50 vendors should review the higher tiers; Enterprise+ lists unlimited vendors and platform users. The Standard plan is listed at $1,750 a month when billed annually.
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| SecurityScorecard Third-Party Risk Management | UpGuard | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Standard: $1,750 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | securityscorecard.com | upguard.com |
| On third-party risk management software | #2 of 31 | #1 of 31 |
SecurityScorecard Third-Party Risk Management: what it does well
- Free plan includes domain rating and self-monitoring dashboard.
- Reviews questionnaires and SOC 2 reports for gaps.
- Identifies third- and fourth-party connections.
- Includes collaborative vendor remediation workflows.
- Elite plan includes unlimited APIs for custom integrations.
What to know first
- Paid plan prices are not listed.
- Core APIs have usage limits.
- Pricing depends primarily on monitored organization count.
UpGuard: what it does well
- Tracks vendor risk with continuous insights and assessments.
- Monitors digital footprint continuously for threats.
- Automates questionnaires and supports collaboration through Trust Exchange.
- Connects with Jira Cloud, Slack, ServiceNow, and over 4,000 apps through Zapier.
- All listed Vendor Risk tiers include API access and SSO.
What to know first
- Standard covers 50 vendors.
- Standard is listed at $1,750 a month when billed annually.
- The listed platforms are web and API.
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