Purpose-built for PCI DSS — not a generic GRC tool with a PCI module bolted on.
| Feature | PCI-Nexus | Vanta | Drata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built specifically for PCI DSS | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Multi-framework | ⚠️ Multi-framework |
| All 12 SAQ types supported | ✅ All 12 | ❌ Limited | ❌ Limited |
| AI-powered evidence review | ✅ Full document analysis | ⚠️ Basic | ⚠️ Basic |
| Free for consultants & MSPs | ✅ Free to join | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Multi-location client management | ✅ Built-in | ❌ Not designed for this | ❌ Not designed for this |
| AI agent guides every client (SAQ + evidence) | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| QSA / ISA export package | ✅ One-click | ❌ Manual | ❌ Manual |
| Compliance calendar with auto-reminders | ✅ Built-in | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| TPSP register & AOC tracking (Req 12.8) | ✅ Built-in | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| System inventory (Req 6.3.2 / 12.5.1) | ✅ Built-in | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Immutable audit log (Req 10) | ✅ Yes — append-only | ⚠️ Partial | ⚠️ Partial |
| Starting price | ✅ Free to join | ❌ $7,500+/yr | ❌ $7,500+/yr |
PCI-Nexus does one thing and does it right — PCI DSS compliance for the consultants and assessors who live it every day.