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Enterprise compliance platforms vs TechEd Analyst for tiny teams
Compliance automation platforms connect to your cloud systems, collect evidence and support security certifications. Entry plans for small companies are commonly priced in the thousands of dollars a year. Most five-person businesses do not need that yet; they need their AI tools, data and processes written down, and documents they can show a client.
| What matters | An enterprise compliance platform | TechEd Analyst |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Companies pursuing security certifications | Owners and consultants who need things written down |
| Typical cost | Thousands of dollars a year | Free tools; paid exports with a plan |
| Setup | Connects to your cloud accounts | Answer questions in your browser; nothing connects |
| Certification support | Yes, alongside an outside auditor | No. TechEd Analyst does not certify anything |
| Output | Evidence dashboards and audit packages | Working documents you keep and edit |
When the other choice is better
- A customer contract requires a security certification.
- You have engineers, cloud infrastructure and someone to run the program.
If a certification is coming, the documents you build here are a useful starting record to hand to that program.
Categories are described in general terms and prices are typical ranges, not quotes. TechEd Analyst does not certify compliance or give legal advice.