Basenorm vs Secureframe
Basenorm vs Secureframe Which Online ISMS fits EU multi-framework programs?
Secureframe is the hands-on compliance platform known for white-glove audit support and rapid expansion from SOC 2 into ISO 27001 (95%+ overlap). Basenorm is the EU-native online ISMS where controls are defined once in the Unified Control Library and mapped across NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001 and SOC 2, built for European organisations that need depth in EU regulation without contact-sales friction.
Hosted in the Netherlands. Your data stays in the EU.Basenorm in brief
- Vendor
- Dutch companyEuropean by origin
- Hosting
- The NetherlandsMicrosoft Azure, West Europe
- Lead frameworks
- ISO 42001 and ISO 27001With NIS2, DORA, GDPR and the AI Act
- Pricing
- Public, from €250 per monthFoundation layer
01 / Why Basenorm
What stays the same, whoever we are compared with.
ISO 42001 and ISO 27001 on one library
Your AI management system builds on your ISMS. Define a control once and see which standards it counts for, and which not.
EU-native by default
A Dutch vendor, hosted in the Netherlands, with a database per organisation. No opt-in needed for EU hosting.
AI that assists, people who decide
AskNorman explains, drafts and searches, in Basenorm or in your own assistant through MCP. Your team assesses and decides.
02 / When to choose which
An honest choice.
Choose Secureframe if
- You want hands-on, white-glove audit support from the platform vendor.
- A wide integration catalogue (150+ integrations with 95% SOC 2 overlap) is a key driver.
- Your compliance programme is US-primary with ISO 27001 added for international customers.
- You value rapid framework expansion once SOC 2 is complete (95%+ overlap into ISO 27001, 90%+ into HIPAA).
- Your EU data residency needs can be addressed through enterprise configuration.
Choose Basenorm if
- ISO 27001 combined with NIS2, DORA, EU AI Act, AVG or BIO is your real compliance scope.
- You want EU data residency by default and an EU-based vendor without enterprise-tier gating.
- A Unified Control Library with semantic cross-framework mapping fits your long-term roadmap.
- You want AI-first workflow via AskNorman for control drafting and evidence interpretation.
- You prefer publicly listed pricing with a clear scope-based model, not contact-sales for everyone.
03 / Feature by feature
Side by side.
| Topic | Basenorm | Secureframe |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 27001 support | Supported | Supported |
| SOC 2 supportSecureframe's platform was SOC 2-first with 95%+ overlap into ISO 27001. | Supported | Supported |
| NIS2 native coverageAvailable as a framework add-on. | Supported | Partial |
| DORA native coverageAvailable as a framework add-on. | Supported | Partial |
| GDPR / AVG support | Supported | Supported |
| EU AI Act supportNot listed in Secureframe's public framework catalogue as of April 2026. | Supported | Not available |
| BIO (Dutch public-sector baseline) | Supported | Not available |
| Unified Control Library (define once, map many)Secureframe offers strong framework overlap (95% SOC 2 to ISO 27001); Basenorm centralises controls semantically. | Supported | Partial |
| EU data residency by defaultTypically addressed through enterprise configuration. | Supported | Partial |
| EU-headquartered vendorSecureframe is headquartered in San Francisco, USA. | Supported | Not available |
| Integrations catalogueSecureframe lists 150+ integrations; Basenorm's catalogue is smaller and growing. | Partial | Supported |
| AI assistant as primary surfaceSecureframe offers Comply AI; AskNorman is Basenorm's primary interaction surface. | Supported | Partial |
| Continuous audit-readiness model | Supported | Supported |
| Statement of Applicability management | Supported | Supported |
| Evidence collection automation | Supported | Supported |
| Governance Graph (linked entities) | Supported | Not available |
| Multi-framework control mapping | Supported | Supported |
| Custom frameworks | Supported | Supported |
| Publicly listed pricingSecureframe uses a contact-sales pricing model. | Supported | Not available |
| Free trial availableBasenorm: a trial is available on request through a demo. Secureframe offers demos; a public self-serve trial is not documented. | Partial | Partial |
Comparison information is based on publicly available sources as of April 2026. Vendor features and pricing change frequently; please verify with each vendor before making a decision.
04 / In detail
Hands-on audit support vs AI-first workflow
Secureframe built a reputation for hands-on, white-glove audit support that helps especially first-time SOC 2 candidates cross the finish line. Basenorm invests differently: AskNorman, the AI-first assistant, drafts controls, interprets evidence and closes gaps throughout the compliance cycle. Both approaches reduce time-to-certification; they serve different preferences on how you want humans and AI in the loop.
- Secureframe: hands-on audit support with a human team from the vendor.
- Basenorm: AI-first compliance workflow via AskNorman, supplemented by human support when needed.
- For first-time SOC 2 candidates who want someone in the loop, Secureframe's white-glove model is a strong fit.
EU-native coverage: NIS2, DORA, EU AI Act, BIO
Secureframe covers the major international frameworks well and offers NIS2 and DORA as framework additions. Basenorm treats NIS2, DORA, EU AI Act, AVG and BIO as first-class frameworks built into the core data model. For Dutch public-sector programmes and EU AI Act readiness, Basenorm provides the deepest native support.
- Basenorm: NIS2, DORA, EU AI Act and BIO as first-class frameworks.
- Secureframe: NIS2 and DORA as framework add-ons.
- EU AI Act support is not in Secureframe's public catalogue; Basenorm covers it natively.
Framework overlap vs unified control library
Secureframe's platform was built SOC 2-first with strong overlap into ISO 27001 (95%+), HIPAA (90%+) and NIST CSF (90%+). Basenorm's Unified Control Library takes overlap further by defining controls once at the semantic level, reusable across any new framework with automatic mapping. For ISO 27001 plus SOC 2 specifically, Secureframe's overlap mapping is very strong; for ISO 27001 plus NIS2 plus DORA plus EU AI Act, a unified control library scales the overlap further.
- Secureframe: strong two-way overlap between SOC 2 and ISO 27001, HIPAA, NIST CSF.
- Basenorm: one semantic library shared across every framework, including EU-specific regulations.
- If your frameworks beyond ISO 27001 / SOC 2 are EU-heavy, a UCL scales better than 1:1 overlap mapping.
Pricing transparency and model
Secureframe uses a contact-sales pricing model. Basenorm publishes pricing publicly on basenorm.com/pricing, tiered by compliance scope rather than seat count.
- Basenorm: publicly listed pricing; tiers by compliance scope.
- Secureframe: contact-sales pricing; scaled by organisation size and requirements.
- Total ownership cost includes consultant time saved: the platform line is rarely the largest.
Switching to Basenorm
Switching from Secureframe to Basenorm
Organisations typically move from Secureframe to Basenorm when their compliance scope grows beyond SOC 2 plus ISO 27001 into EU regulations that need native modelling, NIS2, DORA, EU AI Act, AVG or BIO. The migration path: export the control inventory, Statement of Applicability, risk register and evidence catalogue from Secureframe; import and map into the Unified Control Library; run a parallel readiness check before cutover. Secureframe's hands-on audit support transitions to Basenorm's AskNorman AI assistant plus a smaller human team; most teams find this a net gain once the AI is trained on their control library. Existing ISO 27001 evidence gets re-attached to the new control model through the Governance Graph, not re-collected. Typical migrations complete inside one quarter.
05 / Questions
Frequently asked
questions.
Is Basenorm an alternative to Secureframe?
Yes, for organisations whose compliance scope is EU-heavy, ISO 27001 combined with NIS2, DORA, EU AI Act, AVG or BIO. For US SOC 2-first programmes wanting hands-on white-glove audit support, Secureframe remains one of the strongest options.
Does Secureframe support NIS2 and DORA?
Yes. Secureframe offers NIS2 and DORA as framework additions. Basenorm treats both as first-class frameworks in its core data model, with EU regulatory updates integrated within 24 to 48 hours.
Is Basenorm EU-based?
Yes. Basenorm is headquartered in the Netherlands with EU data residency by default. Secureframe is headquartered in San Francisco, USA; EU residency is addressed through enterprise configuration.
How does Secureframe's white-glove support compare to Basenorm?
Secureframe is known for hands-on human audit support, a key strength, especially for first-time SOC 2. Basenorm leads with AskNorman AI for control drafting, evidence interpretation and gap analysis, backed by a smaller human support team.
How do the pricing models compare?
Secureframe uses contact-sales pricing with no public prices. Basenorm publishes pricing on basenorm.com/pricing, tiered by compliance scope (Foundation, Assurance, Regulatory).
Can I migrate from Secureframe to Basenorm?
In most cases, yes. Export your control inventory, Statement of Applicability, risk register and evidence catalogue from Secureframe, then import and map into Basenorm's Unified Control Library. Existing ISO 27001 evidence gets re-attached, not re-collected.
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Compare it in your own context.
In a demo we look at your frameworks and how Basenorm fits next to what you use today.
- Which frameworks you run now and next.
- How ISO 42001 builds on your ISO 27001.
- What moving your controls and evidence involves.
Hosted in the Netherlands. Your data stays in the EU.
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