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UpGuard features: tier-by-tier list (2026)

What UpGuard does

Vendor risk monitoring at $1,750/month Standard. Extra vendors cost $79 each per month, pushing TPRM costs above sticker fast.

Last verified: 2026-05-27 25 features tracked 5 categories See UpGuard pricing →

Core capabilities (12)

Attack Surface Management

Unlock continuous visibility into your digital footprint to detect real threats, know your full attack surface, and strengthen your cybersecurity posture—before attackers have the chance to strike.

Source · core

Risk Automations

Connect your risk stack to system APIs to automate discovery, notification, and remediation, enabling immediate and measurable action on every risk you find.

Source · core automation

Take control of cyber risk with the only

Take control of cyber risk with the only platform that spans your supply chain, attack surface, workforce, and trust relationships.

Source · core

A Complete Guide to Third-Party Risk Management

Download this eBook to learn how to better manage vendor risk with an effective Third-Party Risk Management Program.

Source · core

Daily scanning means you stay up to date

Daily scanning means you stay up to date on the security changes that matter, even between assessments.

Source · core

UpGuard makes security monitoring effortless

UpGuard makes security monitoring effortless. Automated scans and continuous monitoring keep our systems safe without constant manual intervention.

Source · core

Leverage automation and a complete library of pre-configured

Leverage automation and a complete library of pre-configured questionnaires — including NIST, ISO, SIG, and regional regulations — to quickly fill any information gaps, with 90% less manual work.

Source · core automation

Increase transparency and minimize double handling

Increase transparency and minimize double handling. Consolidate vendor communications and team actions in one trackable platform that covers every step from onboarding to assessment, remediation, and ongoing monitoring.

Source · core

UpGuard has saved us around 2,000 hours of

UpGuard has saved us around 2,000 hours of assessment time, equivalent to two personnel per year.

Source · core

Communicate current risks to stakeholders — like your

Communicate current risks to stakeholders — like your board or C-Suite — with instant and scheduled reporting.

Source · core

Before, we needed an army

Before, we needed an army. Now, we have an automated, scalable process that strengthens our regulatory stance, expands our coverage, reduces operational risk, and allows us to continuously improve our IT operation process.

Source · core

Transform how you manage cyber risk with the

Transform how you manage cyber risk with the CRPM platform that unifies risk detection, inference, orchestration & scoring across your entire organization.

Source · core

AI features (10)

Take control of third-party cyber risk

The holistic TPCRM platform that delivers continuous vendor insights, 360-degree assessments, and efficient AI-powered workflows.

Source · ai automation

Human Risk Management

User Risk secures your workforce by giving you comprehensive visibility into your human risk, enabling safe AI adoption, and driving a security-first culture.

Source · ai

Trust Management

Build trust (and close deals) faster with AI-powered questionnaire automation, your own Trust Page, and collaboration-friendly features.

Source · ai automation

Absolute visibility

Get a complete picture of vendor risk by proactively monitoring all your vendors. Insight without the wait Instantly assess vendor risks and controls with UpGuard AI.

Source · ai

Scale without limits

Increase the volume and quality of your assessments without growing your team or missing a beat. Less evidence chasing Accelerate assessments with AI document analysis that identifies critical findings for you.

Source · ai

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of TPRM

We break down the differences between various AI technologies, explain how AI provides value in the TPRM workspace, and go under the hood of UpGuard’s advanced AI-powered TPRM solution: Vendor Risk.

Source · ai

Instantly assess vendor risks and controls with UpGuard AI

Instantly assess vendor risks and controls with UpGuard AI. Get a clear view of which controls are met or failed, risks present, and exact remediation steps required.

Source · ai

Uncover third-party control gaps and risks in minutes

Uncover third-party control gaps and risks in minutes. Based on continuous scanning and robust AI document analysis, UpGuard Security Profiles give you clarity in minutes.

Source · ai

Generate accurate point-in-time risk assessments in under a

Generate accurate point-in-time risk assessments in under a minute with UpGuard AI.

Source · ai

Built on the GRID

Signal collection Risk transforms Impact analysis AI orchestration Real-time ratings

Source · ai real-time

Integrations (1)

Easily connect with your GRC tool and push

Easily connect with your GRC tool and push important notifications to your team with pre-built integrations and UpGuard’s flexible API.

Source · integrations api

Collaboration (1)

04 Measurable

Monitor performance through a single real-time posture loop. Experience superior visibility and a simpler approach to cyber risk management Get a demo Get a demo Free trial Free trial

Source · collab real-time

Reporting and analytics (1)

Read the report to learn why G2 named

Read the report to learn why G2 named UpGuard a leading solution for Third Party & Supplier Risk Management.

Source · reporting

See UpGuard pricing in detail

This page lists what UpGuard does. For per-seat math, tier comparison, and the full hidden-fee list, see the UpGuard pricing breakdown.

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Closest alternatives

Other third-party risk management (tprm) tools buyers shortlist when they evaluate UpGuard.

BitSight Not yet covered
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Sources

Features evolve. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase decisions. This list was last refreshed on 2026-05-27.

Frequently asked questions

What features does UpGuard include?

This page tracks 25 verified UpGuard features across 5 categories, sourced from UpGuard's official site.

Which tier do I need for UpGuard?

UpGuard's feature availability varies by plan. Compare the public UpGuard tiers, calculator, and hidden fees on the UpGuard pricing page.

How does UpGuard compare on features to alternatives?

Buyers commonly compare UpGuard against BitSight, SecurityScorecard, Prevalent. Each alternative's feature page is linked below where we cover it.