# Scrut Automation

> Cloud GRC platform automating compliance workflows, evidence collection and audits across 70+ frameworks.

Scrut Automation is a cloud-based GRC platform for automating compliance workflows, evidence collection and audit preparation across 70+ compliance frameworks, with quote-only pricing and a free trial available. Listing updated 6 September 2026. Checked by MSP Software 6 September 2026.

- Page: https://mspsoftware.net/software/scrut
- Vendor: Scrut Automation, https://mspsoftware.net/vendors/scrut, website https://www.scrut.io/
- Categories: Vulnerability and compliance (primary)
- Free trial: yes. Free version: no.
- Deployment: cloud. Platforms: web.

## From the vendor

Scrut Automation is a cloud-based GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platform from Scrut Automation for organizations managing security posture and compliance obligations. It automates policy drafting, evidence collection, compliance monitoring and audit preparation across 70+ frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP and other industry-specific standards. The platform covers vendor risk assessment, asset tracking, access reviews, continuous risk detection and security questionnaire management with minimal manual intervention required. Scrut suits organizations seeking to automate compliance workflows and reduce manual effort in evidence collection and audit preparation, particularly those managing multiple compliance frameworks simultaneously or preparing for regular security audits. The platform uses AI-powered agents called Scrut Teammates to draft security policies, collect evidence from integrated tools, detect risks continuously and prepare for audits before they occur. Rather than point-in-time assessments, Scrut provides ongoing compliance monitoring across connected infrastructure and applications. Pricing is quote-only and not published on the vendor's website (checked September 2026). A free trial is available for prospective customers to evaluate the platform. Scrut integrates with over 150 tools including Amazon Web Services, GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, Jira, Google Workspace, Slack, MS Intune and Okta, allowing automatic evidence collection from systems organizations already use rather than requiring manual data entry or separate point solutions. The platform operates as cloud-only with a web-based console and serves 2,500 customers globally monitoring over 10 million assets. MSPs should verify that Scrut's pricing model and framework coverage align with their customer base, confirm current integration support for their existing tech stack, understand whether pricing scales by customer count or asset volume, and evaluate whether the AI automation features match their operational needs.

## Our take

Scrut stands out for automating policy drafting and evidence collection via integrations with existing tools, which suits organizations managing multiple compliance frameworks and wanting to reduce manual audit preparation. It differs from vulnerability scanners like Qualys or Tenable, instead focusing on framework management and audit workflow automation. Before evaluating, verify that Scrut's framework coverage includes your specific compliance obligations, confirm your tech stack is in the current integration list, understand pricing structure is by quote, and confirm multi-tenant capability meets your MSP customer support model. Scrut is positioned as a GRC platform rather than a scanner, competing more with Drata or Vanta than with traditional vulnerability assessment tools.

## Pricing

Scrut Automation does not publish a list price.

## Features

| Feature | Supported | Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Network vulnerability scanning | yes | Can integrate with AWS and cloud platforms to gather vulnerability and network data |
| Authenticated scanning | yes | Authenticated integrations with AWS, GitHub, Azure DevOps and other cloud platforms |
| Missing patch detection | yes | Detects missing patches and security gaps as part of compliance monitoring |
| Compliance framework mapping | yes | Core feature. Maps findings to 70+ compliance frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST |
| Risk scoring | yes | Risk scoring and oversight capabilities built into platform risk management |
| External attack surface scanning | yes | Monitors external security posture and demonstrates security trust |
| Scheduled recurring scans | yes | Continuous compliance monitoring with scheduled evidence collection from integrated tools |
| Client-facing reports | yes | Trust center with compliance badges and client-facing compliance reports |
| Multi-tenant console | yes | Multi-tenant workspace for managing compliance across multiple customer organizations |
| Automated evidence collection | yes | Automated evidence collection from 150+ integrated tools eliminates manual evidence gathering |

## Integrations

- Amazon Web Services, https://www.scrut.io/integrations
- GitHub, https://www.scrut.io/integrations
- GitLab, https://www.scrut.io/integrations
- Azure DevOps, https://www.scrut.io/integrations
- Jira, https://www.scrut.io/integrations
- Google Workspace, https://www.scrut.io/integrations
- Slack, https://www.scrut.io/integrations
- Microsoft Intune, https://www.scrut.io/integrations

## Alternatives

- ConnectSecure: Vulnerability scanning and compliance evidence built for MSPs to run across clients. https://mspsoftware.net/software/connectsecure
- CyberSmart: Cyber Essentials certification and endpoint monitoring for UK SMEs, pricing on request. https://mspsoftware.net/software/cybersmart
- vPenTest: Automated penetration testing for continuous vulnerability assessment with quote-only pricing. https://mspsoftware.net/software/vpentest
- Tenable Vulnerability Management: Vulnerability scanning and compliance auditing on flat annual per-license pricing. https://mspsoftware.net/software/tenable. Compare: https://mspsoftware.net/compare/scrut-vs-tenable

## FAQ

### How much does Scrut Automation cost?

Scrut Automation does not publish a list price. No MSP price reports have been approved yet.

### Does Scrut Automation offer a free trial?

Scrut Automation offers a free trial. There is no free version.

### What does Scrut Automation integrate with?

Scrut Automation lists integrations with Amazon Web Services, GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Jira and Google Workspace.

### Is Scrut Automation cloud or on-premises?

Scrut Automation is cloud-hosted; there is no on-premises version.

### How much does Scrut Automation cost?

Scrut Automation pricing is not published on the vendor website and requires contacting sales for a quote. A free trial is available to evaluate the platform before commitment. Pricing typically depends on organization size, number of assets to monitor and which compliance frameworks are required. MSPs evaluating Scrut should confirm with the vendor whether per-customer or per-asset pricing models are available for their sales structure.

### What compliance frameworks does Scrut support?

Scrut Automation supports 70+ compliance frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA and NIST AI RMF. The platform can manage multiple frameworks simultaneously within a single workspace, which suits organizations subject to multiple regulatory requirements. MSPs should verify that Scrut covers the specific frameworks their customers require before committing to a platform.

### Can I integrate Scrut with our existing tools?

Yes, Scrut Automation integrates with over 150 tools including AWS, GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Jira, Google Workspace, Slack and MS Intune. The platform pulls compliance data directly from these systems rather than requiring manual evidence uploads. If your tech stack is not currently supported, Scrut allows requesting additional integrations.

### Is Scrut a vulnerability scanner or a compliance management platform?

Scrut Automation is a GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platform rather than a dedicated vulnerability scanner like Tenable or Qualys. It focuses on automating compliance workflows, evidence collection and audit preparation across multiple frameworks. While Scrut can detect compliance gaps and missing patches through integrations with infrastructure tools, it specializes in compliance automation rather than security scanning.

### Does Scrut offer a multi-tenant console for MSPs?

Yes, Scrut Automation includes a multi-tenant console allowing management of compliance across multiple customer organizations within a single workspace. This suits MSPs handling compliance management for multiple clients and enables efficient scaling of compliance services across your customer base without duplicating platform instances.