Question 1

How much does Cwelo cost?

Accepted Answer

Cwelo starts at €299/month (Startup plan, 1 framework, up to 25 team members). The Mid-Market plan is €799/month (up to 3 frameworks, up to 100 team members). Enterprise pricing is custom. All prices listed publicly — no sales call required.

Question 2

Why is compliance software so expensive?

Accepted Answer

Most compliance platforms charge $10,000–$80,000+/year using opaque, quote-only pricing. The cost reflects evidence collection integrations, continuous monitoring infrastructure, and multi-framework control mapping. Cwelo's transparent pricing — starting at €299/month — is designed for startups and growing companies before they have a dedicated security budget.

Question 3

Are certification audit fees included?

Accepted Answer

No — this is standard across all compliance platforms. The platform fee covers evidence collection, policy management, risk assessments, and audit preparation. The certification audit itself is performed by an independent body and billed separately. ISO 27001 certification audits in the EU cost €8,000–€25,000. SOC 2 Type II audits cost $15,000–$40,000.

Question 4

How does Cwelo compare to Vanta and Drata on price?

Accepted Answer

Cwelo starts at €299/month with publicly listed pricing. Vanta starts at approximately $10,000/year (opaque). Drata starts at approximately $7,500/year (opaque). Both require a sales call to see any pricing. Beyond price, Cwelo is EU-native with EU data residency included, founded by certified Lead Auditors, and covers ISO 42001.

Question 5

What compliance frameworks does Cwelo support?

Accepted Answer

Cwelo supports ISO 27001:2022 (full ISMS, all 93 Annex A controls), SOC 2 Type I and Type II, ISO 27701 (Privacy ISMS), ISO 9001 (QMS), GDPR, NIS2 (EU Directive 2022/2555), and ISO 42001 (AI Management System). EU data residency is included by default.