Aristotelis Zervos
Aristotelis Zervos, Editorial Director at 2B Advice, combines legal and journalistic expertise in Data protectionIT compliance and AI regulation.
For years, many companies around the world have relied on OneTrust when it comes to data protection management and Compliance goes. For Responsible persons However, alternatives to OneTrust that are better suited to individual requirements can also be considered. Be it for reasons of cost, flexibility or user-friendliness. We present eleven OneTrust alternatives.
Why look for OneTrust alternatives?
The market for data protection management software has developed considerably in recent years. In addition to established platforms, numerous specialized providers have emerged that offer GDPR compliance, risk management and IT security in one solution. This means that companies now have more options than ever before.
The leading alternatives to OneTrust include Ailance from 2B Advice, caralegal, TrustArc, DataGuard, Otris and Proliance. They differ primarily in terms of functionality, target group and hosting options.
OneTrust alternatives can offer the following advantages:
ComplexityOneTrust is often too extensive for small and medium-sized companies.
Price structureMany companies would like a more flexible license model.
Local providersIn Europe in particular, the demand for solutions that guarantee hosting in the EU and German data protection standards has increased.
Whether you are looking for an enterprise solution for corporations or practical software for data protection officers: There are suitable offerings that can efficiently map your compliance processes. These are the eleven best OneTrust alternatives.
Ailance - Integrated Risk Management
Ailance from 2B Advice offers a modern interface for creating individual data protection and risk processes via drag & drop. The platform combines modular architecture with decades of consulting expertise from numerous projects. Release-stable workflows are retained during updates. ISO certifications underpin the quality. The target group are companies that want to model individual compliance workflows with a pragmatic modular principle.
Website Ailance: https://2b-advice.com
DataGuard – Platform & Consulting
DataGuard combines software and consulting in its portfolio and supplements this with acquisitions such as MyLife Digital (consent management) and DPOrganizer (privacy software). The result is a holistic privacy & security suite with a focus on structure and consulting. The modular approach offers comprehensive support: from the GDPR from preference management to risk analyses. The suite is particularly suitable for companies that want to combine technical platforms with human expertise and best practices.
Website DataGuard: https://www.dataguard.de
ServiceNow Privacy Management
ServiceNow seamlessly integrates data protection processes into the NOW platform, including DPIA/PIA, breach triage, data inventories, registries, reg libraries and risk mapping. This is particularly beneficial for companies already using ServiceNow, for example for ITSM, incident or vendor management. The strong workflow automation and central platform architecture offer a high level of efficiency. Ideal for companies with established ServiceNow environments that want to anchor data protection as part of their digital operational excellence.
Website: https://www.servicenow.com/products/privacy-management.html Management - ServiceNow
Otris privacy - modular data protection suite
With the "privacy SUITE", Otris offers a modular on-prem or partner-hosted solution for data protection management. The functions include directories, data protection impact assessments (DPIA), training, incident management and reporting. Thanks to its long-standing market presence, external data protection officers and group-wide IT structures can be flexibly integrated. ISO certifications (such as ISO 27001) strengthen the security basis. The solution is ideal when data protection needs to be closely networked with existing IT landscapes.
Website Otris: https://www.otris.de/produkte/datenschutz-management-software
Caralegal - Data Responsibility Platform
Caralegal is a data responsibility platform that focuses on structured data protection processes. The platform supports privacy, risk and audit workflows in a central system. And it does so intuitively, across teams and in over 30 languages. It is available in the Open Telekom Cloud (Germany) and meets EU data protection standards. Enterprise functionality meets a lean design without GRC complexity. Caralegal is particularly suitable for companies that want GDPR-compliant, transparent processes without external cloud silos.
Website Caralegal: https://caralegal.eu
Akarion - Compliance Cloud
With Akarion, data protection, ISMS and Whistleblowing in a modular GRC cloud. The platform offers visual workflows, collaborative Documentation and a high degree of adaptability to corporate structures. Users can combine the modules as required. This makes it ideal for public institutions, SMEs and corporations. Supported by ISO standards and modern UX principles, Akarion enables holistic compliance management across various disciplines.
Website Akarion: https://akarion.com
TrustArc Privacy Suite
TrustArc offers a comprehensive privacy suite with privacy program management, assessments and vendor risk management. The solution is aimed at multinational corporations that need to map their global data protection requirements. Certifications such as SOC 2 and functions for industry compliance make the platform audit and regulatory robust. It can be adapted to individual workflows and focuses on governance and reporting. Ideal for organizations looking to deploy an established, flexible platform with a long-standing market presence.
Website TrustArc: https://trustarc.com/
Preeco data protection
Preeco offers a multi-client capable SaaS solution with functions such as RoPA, consent management, audits and complex structure mapping (e.g. for corporate groups and external DPOs). Hosting is provided by Hetzner in Germany. The software supports efficient data protection reporting. Both internal teams and external services are supported. Preeco is therefore a good choice for service providers and groups with multiple clients and compliance levels.
Website Preeco: https://www.preeco.de/datenschutz
Dastra - intuitive GDPR software
Dastra is a modern, lightweight privacy platform that focuses on RoPA, DPIA/DSFA, DSR, incidents and third-party risk management. It offers collaborative dashboards and API integrations and was developed entirely in the EU. Thanks to its clear design, transparent pricing structure and modular connectivity, Dastra is ideal for companies that want an integrated, API-based and streamlined prioritization of data protection workflows. And without an oversized platform structure.
Website Dastra: https://www.dastra.eu/de
Audatis Manager
With its pragmatic approach, audatis MANAGER is aimed at SMEs, external data protection officers and corporate groups. It offers modules for RoPA, incident management, audits and training, including document export (Excel, Word, PDF) and eLearning components. The Multi-client capability supports DPO service providers. Plus server hosting and ISO 27001 certification ensure security. Audatis MANAGER is therefore ideal for organizations that want to make data protection digital, efficient and collaborative.
Website: https://www.audatis-manager.de
Proliance – Software & Consulting combined
Proliance combines data protection software with expert advice. This is ideal for SMEs and data protection officers looking for a guided introduction. The platform offers intuitive workflows, a clear distribution of tasks and a clearly laid out Documentation. The target group are companies that want to implement pragmatic data protection processes with expert support without having to deal with excessive GRC system complexity.
Website Proliance: https://www.proliance.ai/datenschutz
Conclusion on OneTrust alternatives: Which data protection software is right for your company?
Which solution is the right one depends heavily on the size of your company, the legal requirements and your budget. If local hosting, ease of use and transparent costs are important to you, you should also consider smaller, specialized providers. For corporations with international locations, on the other hand, more comprehensive GRC platforms are a good choice.
Our tip: Create a list of requirements and compare functions, certifications and integrations. This will help you find the best OneTrust alternative for your company in 2025.
Why Ailance is particularly suitable as a OneTrust alternative
Among the data protection and compliance solutions presented, Ailance from 2B Advice stands out in particular. The platform combines the advantages of modern, modular software with the technical expertise of over 20 years of data protection consulting. Ailance therefore goes beyond the pure tool approach and offers companies practical support at all levels.
Particularly relevant for decision-makers is the drag & drop logic, which allows individual data protection and risk processes to be mapped without complex IT implementations. While many international platforms prescribe standardized workflows, Ailance enables customization that remains stable even when updates are made. The intuitive interface, templates and smart automations reduce the manual workload.
Link tip: Data protection & risk management reimagined with Ailance®
With Ailance® RoPA processing activities can be controlled smartly and automatically. And with Ailance® AI Governance companies control all AI projects centrally, in an audit-proof and legally compliant manner. Approvals can be significantly accelerated with automated workflows.
Added to this is the clear commitment to "data protection made in Germany" with ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 19011 certifications. In combination with the consulting expertise of 2B Advice, Ailance offers a holistic solution that not only provides companies with software, but also methodical security.
For companies looking for an alternative to OneTrust that is technically flexible, professionally sound and future-proof, Ailance is therefore a particularly compelling option.
It's best to make an appointment directly and see for yourself. We will show you how flexibly Ailance can be used and how easily workflows can be created.
Aristotelis Zervos is Editorial Director at 2B Advice, a lawyer and journalist with profound expertise in data protection, GDPRIT compliance and AI governance. He regularly publishes in-depth articles on AI regulation, GDPR compliance and risk management. You can find out more about him on his Author profile page.
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