# Thoropass

Thoropass (formerly Laika) is a compliance automation platform rated 4.7/5 on G2 (~200 reviews) and 4.7/5 on Capterra. Profile: pricing, funding, leadership, SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

**Category:** Compliance automation / SOC 2 & ISO 27001  
**Vendor:** Thoropass Inc.  
**Founded:** 2019  
**HQ:** New York City, New York, US  
**Website:** https://thoropass.com  


## About

Thoropass (formerly Laika, rebranded in 2022) is a compliance automation platform designed to help technology companies achieve and maintain certifications including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR. The company was founded in 2019 in New York City by Eva Pittas and Ravi Maira and built its early reputation by pairing software automation with in-house compliance experts, so customers get both a platform and a team that can guide them through the audit process. That service layer is the main differentiator against pure-software peers: Thoropass includes auditor partnerships and embedded compliance advisory in its offering, not just a tool that helps you gather evidence. The company raised approximately $59 million in total funding through a Series B in 2022 and serves primarily startup and mid-market SaaS companies going through their first or second compliance cycle.

## Ratings

| Source | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| G2 | 4.7/5 | ~200 |
| Capterra | 4.7/5 | ~60 |
| Gartner Peer Insights | 4.8/5 | ~20 |
| TrustRadius | 8.6/10 | ~20 |

## Funding

~$59M across multiple rounds (through Series B, 2022)

| Round | Amount | Date | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | ~$4M | 2019-2020 | Undisclosed angel and seed investors |
| Series A | ~$20M | 2021 | Insight Partners |
| Series B | ~$35M | 2022 | Forgepoint Capital, Insight Partners |

## Viability

Low-to-moderate risk. Thoropass has raised approximately $59 million and operates in a crowded compliance automation market alongside Drata, Vanta, and Hyperproof, all of which are better funded. The competitive differentiation is the embedded auditor model, which gives customers access to real compliance expertise alongside the software, and that creates stickier relationships than pure-software tools. The customer base is mostly startup and mid-market SaaS, which is a segment that does slow down in tighter funding environments. Thoropass is a credible vendor for companies that want both a platform and a compliance advisory relationship in one contract.

## Pricing

Thoropass does not publish pricing publicly. Contracts are custom and typically start around $10,000 per year for a single framework at the startup tier, rising to $25,000–$40,000 or more for multi-framework enterprise programs. The service component (compliance advisory and the embedded auditor option) is part of what you are buying, not a separate add-on, so the total cost is often more defensible internally than a pure-software tool at the same price point. Ask specifically what is included in the advisory hours and whether the audit is truly in-platform or referred out.

| Plan | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Startup | Custom (est. from ~$10K/year) | Early-stage companies doing their first SOC 2 with 1 framework, up to ~50 employees |
| Growth | Custom (est. $15K–$30K/year) | Growing SaaS teams adding ISO 27001 or HIPAA alongside SOC 2, with more integration depth |
| Enterprise | Custom (est. $30K+/year) | Multi-framework programs, larger teams, advanced automation, and dedicated advisory capacity |

## What reviewers say

_~200 G2 reviews at 4.7/5 and ~60 Capterra reviews at 4.7/5; customer success scores are consistently the highest-rated dimension_

**Praised:**
- The embedded compliance advisory team is the most-cited differentiator; reviewers say having real compliance experts respond quickly and walk them through requirements is worth the price premium over pure-software tools
- Speed to SOC 2 is consistently praised; teams going through their first audit report getting to report-ready status faster than they expected, often within 3–4 months
- The auditor integration means customers can complete the audit inside the platform with Thoropass-affiliated auditors, removing the coordination overhead of managing a separate audit firm

**Complaints:**
- The platform is not the most feature-rich for teams managing complex multi-framework programs; enterprise buyers with five or more concurrent frameworks sometimes find they need more granular control over evidence mapping than Thoropass offers
- Pricing is opaque and custom-quoted, which adds friction for buyers trying to build a business case before engaging sales
- Some reviewers note that the platform UI feels less polished than Drata or Vanta, particularly in reporting and dashboard views

## Compliance

- **SOC 2:** Yes (SOC 2 Type II, also performs audits for customers)
- **GDPR:** Yes
- **HIPAA:** Yes (BAA available)
- **SSO:** Yes (SAML SSO)

## Integrations

- AWS
- Google Cloud
- Azure
- GitHub
- Jira
- Okta
- Slack
- Heroku
- Datadog
- Zapier

## FAQs

### What is Thoropass and what was Laika?

Thoropass is the current brand name; the company was founded as Laika in 2019 and rebranded to Thoropass in 2022. The product and team remained the same through the rebrand. It is a compliance automation platform that pairs software for evidence collection and control management with in-house compliance advisors who guide customers through audits for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR.

### Does Thoropass include the SOC 2 audit in its pricing?

Thoropass has partnerships with accredited audit firms and offers the option to complete the audit through the platform with affiliated auditors. The audit itself is typically either included or available as an add-on depending on the plan and negotiation. This is different from tools like Drata and Vanta, which help you prepare for an audit but do not provide the auditor. Clarify exactly what is included in your contract before signing.

### How much does Thoropass cost?

Thoropass does not publish pricing. Based on customer reports, annual contracts start around $10,000 for startups doing a single SOC 2 program and rise to $25,000–$40,000 for multi-framework enterprise deployments. The advisory component is included, which makes the per-framework cost competitive with tools that charge separately for both software and audit support.

### How does Thoropass compare to Drata and Vanta?

All three automate compliance evidence collection, but they differ on the service model. Vanta and Drata are primarily software products; they help you prepare and connect to auditors but are not auditors themselves. Thoropass bundles compliance advisory and auditor access into the platform, which can reduce total cost if you factor in what you would otherwise pay a separate audit firm. For pure-software experience and breadth of integrations, Drata and Vanta have an edge. For all-in-one including audit, Thoropass is worth comparing.

### Who is Thoropass best suited for?

Thoropass works best for startup and mid-market SaaS companies (10–200 employees) doing their first or second compliance audit, particularly if they do not have an in-house compliance team. The embedded advisory model means they effectively get a compliance team as part of the platform. Larger enterprises with established compliance functions and complex multi-framework programs may prefer a more configurable tool like Hyperproof or a more integration-rich tool like Drata.


## Sources

- [G2: Thoropass reviews](https://www.g2.com/products/thoropass/reviews): rating 4.7/5, ~200 reviews
- [Capterra: Thoropass](https://www.capterra.com/p/261282/Thoropass/): rating 4.7/5, ~60 reviews, sub-scores
- [Gartner Peer Insights: Thoropass](https://www.gartner.com/reviews/market/risk-management-solutions/vendor/thoropass): rating 4.8/5, ~20 reviews
- [TrustRadius: Thoropass](https://www.trustradius.com/products/thoropass/reviews): score 8.6/10, ~20 reviews
- [Crunchbase: Thoropass](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/thoropass): funding rounds, investors, founding data, rebrand from Laika
- [LinkedIn: Thoropass company page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/thoropass/): employee count, HQ, specialties, founding year
- [Thoropass: product overview](https://thoropass.com/platform/): framework library, feature list, auditor model
- [Thoropass: Series B announcement](https://thoropass.com/blog/thoropass-series-b/): ~$35M Series B, Forgepoint Capital, 2022