OneTrust is the best-known privacy and trust platform, and for large enterprises running complex, multi-region programmes it is often the default choice. For small and mid-sized teams, the main obstacles are price and complexity. Core GRC covers the core privacy and third-party risk work those teams need, with published prices you can budget from today.

Core GRC vs OneTrust at a glance

Core GRC OneTrust
Published pricing Yes, on our pricing page No, quote only
Entry price From $49 a month for one module Third-party analysts report a minimum of about $10,000 a year from Q2 2026
Billing Monthly, in US dollars or South African rand Annual contracts
Buy one module at a time Yes Modular, by quote
Self-serve tier Book a short demo, then start with one module Sales-led; analysts report the self-serve Pro tier was retired in 2026
Breadth for global enterprises Focused on privacy, third-party risk, consent, policies and accessibility Very broad, including wider GRC, ethics and ESG products

OneTrust does not publish its prices, so the OneTrust figures above come from independent pricing analyses, not from OneTrust. Always confirm current terms with OneTrust directly.

What it costs

All five Core GRC modules on the Standard tier come to $435 a month, or $5,220 a year:

Most teams don't need all five on day one. Start with the module that solves today's problem and add more later; every module shares the same organisation, permissions and documents.

What you get

Third-party risk and processing records. Vendor, asset and service registers linked to processing activities and AI systems. Send assessments that vendors answer in a respondent portal without an account, and track the risks and issues they raise until they're closed. Core IQ researches vendors and runs reviews against the framework where you're based, including GDPR, UK GDPR, POPIA, LGPD, India's DPDPA, and Canadian and US law.

Privacy rights requests. Intake forms, identity verification, automations and a deadline on every request.

Cookie consent. Banners and a preference centre, cookie scans, automatic script blocking, regional rules with Global Privacy Control, and Google Consent Mode with a Tag Manager template.

Policies and notices. Approval before publishing, version history, translations, region-specific content and an embeddable widget.

Website accessibility. Scans against WCAG, Section 508 and EN 301 549, AutoFix for issues it can correct, and accessibility statements.

Work from your AI tools. Use Core GRC from Claude, Cursor, the CLI or the API. See AI and agents.

When OneTrust is the better fit

Be honest with yourself about scope. OneTrust is likely the better choice if you:

  • Run a large, multinational programme that needs very broad coverage beyond privacy and vendor risk
  • Need deep, pre-built integrations across a large enterprise stack
  • Have the budget and in-house team to configure and run a complex platform

When Core GRC is the better fit

  • You want to see the price before talking to sales
  • You're a small or mid-sized team that needs to run privacy and vendor risk well without a long implementation
  • You'd rather pay monthly and add modules as you grow
  • You bill in South African rand, or need POPIA alongside GDPR
  • You want to work from Claude, Cursor or the CLI as well as the web app

Frequently asked questions

Is Core GRC a full replacement for OneTrust?

For core privacy operations and third-party risk, yes for many small and mid-sized teams. If you rely on OneTrust products outside those areas, check which ones you need before switching.

How long does it take to get started?

Each module can be set up on its own, so you can start with one area, such as cookie consent or rights requests, while you plan the rest. See how it works.

Where do the OneTrust pricing figures come from?

OneTrust does not publish pricing. The minimum figure is reported by several independent analyses, including Privado and Enzuzo. Confirm current terms with OneTrust.

Book a demo or see full pricing.