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.
Why Basenorm
Three things that don't change, whoever we're compared with
Unified Control Framework
Define every control once in the Unified Control Library and map it automatically across ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIS2, DORA, AVG, BIO and the frameworks you will add next. No duplicate evidence, no parallel workbooks.
Map your own frameworks to any standard
Internal policies, supplier standards, vertical regulations — bring them into Basenorm alongside the ISO, SOC and EU catalogues. Your frameworks are first-class citizens, not forced into someone else's taxonomy.
AI-first and MCP-native, no legacy
AskNorman is built on current-generation LLMs connected through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). A modern AI workflow from day one, not a chatbot bolted onto a legacy GRC stack.
When to choose which
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.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Supported · Partial · Not available
| Feature | Basenorm | Secureframe |
|---|---|---|
ISO 27001 support | ||
SOC 2 support Secureframe's platform was SOC 2-first with 95%+ overlap into ISO 27001. | ||
NIS2 native coverage Available as a framework add-on. | ||
DORA native coverage Available as a framework add-on. | ||
GDPR / AVG support | ||
EU AI Act support Not listed in Secureframe's public framework catalogue as of April 2026. | ||
BIO (Dutch public-sector baseline) | ||
Unified Control Library (define once, map many) Secureframe offers strong framework overlap (95% SOC 2 to ISO 27001); Basenorm centralises controls semantically. | ||
EU data residency by default Typically addressed through enterprise configuration. | ||
EU-headquartered vendor Secureframe is headquartered in San Francisco, USA. | ||
Integrations catalogue Secureframe lists 150+ integrations; Basenorm's catalogue is smaller and growing. | ||
AI assistant as primary surface Secureframe offers Comply AI; AskNorman is Basenorm's primary interaction surface. | ||
Continuous audit-readiness model | ||
Statement of Applicability management | ||
Evidence collection automation | ||
Governance Graph (linked entities) | ||
Multi-framework control mapping | ||
Custom frameworks | ||
Publicly listed pricing Secureframe uses a contact-sales pricing model. | ||
Free trial available Secureframe offers demos; a public self-serve trial is not documented. |
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
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