When it comes to achieving SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification, Delve and Oneleet represent two distinct paths. One offers consultancy-driven guidance, while the other combines automation with hands-on security services. Let's break down which solution fits your team.
Delve is a compliance consultancy that specializes in ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certification. It operates as a hands-on partner, offering personalized audits, policy creation, and continuous advisory support tailored to each organization's unique needs.
Oneleet is a security compliance platform that merges automation with real security operations. It's built for teams that want to achieve certification and strengthen their security posture along the way, with built-in pentesting and continuous monitoring.
| Feature | Delve | Oneleet |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Consultancy-driven compliance with personalized guidance | Platform-driven compliance with built-in security services |
| Frameworks Supported | ISO 27001, SOC 2, custom frameworks | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR |
| Automation Level | Low - primarily manual, expert-driven processes | High - automated evidence collection and monitoring |
| Integrations | Manual integration with your existing tools | 75+ integrations including AWS, Okta, Jira, GitHub |
| Security Services | Consultancy on security practices | Built-in pentesting, vulnerability scanning, risk tracking |
| Policy Creation | Fully customized policies written by consultants | Template-based policies tailored to frameworks |
| Onboarding | White-glove, consultancy-led onboarding | High-touch onboarding with compliance experts |
| Audit Support | Full audit management and auditor liaison | Dedicated audit specialists manage auditor interaction |
| Continuous Monitoring | Periodic reviews with advisors | Automated continuous monitoring with real-time alerts |
| Scalability | Limited by consultant availability | Highly scalable with automation |
| Pricing Model | Project-based or retainer fees | Subscription-based platform pricing |
| Support Model | Dedicated compliance advisors | 24/7 Slack support plus compliance experts |
Delve operates as a traditional consultancy. You get assigned advisors who learn your business deeply, craft custom policies, and provide strategic guidance throughout your compliance journey. Every document and process is tailored to your organization's unique needs.
Oneleet combines platform automation with expert support. While you get access to compliance specialists, the core workflow is driven by software that automates evidence collection, control checks, and continuous monitoring. Experts fill in gaps and guide strategic decisions.
Verdict: Delve for organizations wanting fully personalized consultancy. Oneleet for teams seeking efficient automation with expert backup.
Delve relies primarily on manual processes. Consultants gather evidence, review documentation, and coordinate with your team through direct communication. This approach ensures thoroughness but requires more time and coordination.
Oneleet automates the heavy lifting. It integrates with your cloud infrastructure, HR systems, and security tools to continuously collect evidence and verify controls. This dramatically reduces manual work and speeds up both initial certification and ongoing compliance.
Verdict: Oneleet wins decisively on automation and operational efficiency.
Delve advises on security best practices and can recommend vendors for penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, but doesn't provide these services directly. You'll need to coordinate with external security providers.
Oneleet includes built-in penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and continuous security monitoring as core platform features. This integrated approach means fewer vendors to manage and better alignment between compliance and security operations.
Verdict: Oneleet provides significantly more value for security-conscious organizations.
Delve excels at customization. Whether you have complex organizational structures, unique regulatory requirements, or specific industry needs, Delve's consultants can adapt their approach completely. Every policy and process is built from scratch for your context.
Oneleet uses template-based policies and standardized workflows. While templates can be customized, the platform is optimized for standard SOC 2 and ISO 27001 implementations. Complex edge cases may require more manual workarounds.
Verdict: Delve wins for organizations with complex, non-standard requirements.
Delve typically charges project-based fees or retainer arrangements. Costs can be substantial due to the intensive human involvement, and implementation timelines are longer due to manual processes. Expect 6-12 months for initial certification.
Oneleet operates on subscription pricing with more predictable costs. Automation significantly reduces the time to certification—typically 3-6 months for most organizations. Ongoing costs are also lower due to reduced manual effort.
Verdict: Oneleet offers better value for time and budget-conscious organizations.
Delve offers periodic reviews and advisory check-ins, but day-to-day compliance monitoring requires your team's active involvement. Consultants provide guidance when needed but aren't monitoring your systems 24/7.
Oneleet continuously monitors your compliance posture through automated integrations. The platform alerts you to control failures, policy violations, or security issues in real-time, allowing for immediate remediation before they become audit findings.
Verdict: Oneleet provides superior ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
While Delve and Oneleet each have their strengths, Smartly combines the best of both worlds—delivering expert guidance with powerful automation at a fraction of the cost.
Smart agents handle evidence collection, policy generation, and continuous monitoring—matching Oneleet's efficiency.
Dedicated compliance advisors provide personalized guidance when you need it—matching Delve's expertise.
70% lower cost than consultancies, 40% faster than traditional platforms—optimized for APAC startups.
Delve is the right choice if you need highly customized compliance programs and are willing to invest more time and budget for white-glove consultancy services. Organizations with complex requirements or those who prefer deep, personalized advisory relationships will find Delve valuable.
Oneleet is ideal for teams seeking efficient, automated compliance with integrated security services. If you want to achieve certification quickly while building real security capabilities, Oneleet's platform-first approach delivers excellent value.
However, Smartly offers the best of both worlds for most startups and SMEs—combining Delve's expert guidance with Oneleet's automation efficiency, all at significantly lower cost. For APAC-focused organizations pursuing ISO 27001 or SOC 2, Smartly provides the fastest, most cost-effective path to certification without compromising on quality or support.
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