verinice
Open-source ISMS from SerNet in Germany for BSI IT-Grundschutz, ISO 27001, TISAX and NIS2
Quick Overview
| Company | SerNet GmbH |
|---|---|
| Category | Compliance Automation Software |
| Headquarters | Göttingen, Germany |
| Founded | 2007 |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages reviewed |
| Open Source | Open source (licence not verified) |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Yes - verinice.onprem |
| Main Features | ISMS, DSMS, BCM domains, IT-Grundschutz, ISO 27001, TISAX, GDPR, NIS2, cloud and on-premises editions, partner network |
| Pricing | See website (cloud and on-premises shops, quote on request) |
| Best For | German public sector and critical infrastructure organisations using IT-Grundschutz |
| Replaces | Vanta, Drata, GRC suites |
Detailed Review
verinice is produced by SerNet GmbH, registered in Göttingen (HR B 2816). The company says verinice has been developed fully open source since 2007 and used in public and private sectors across Germany and Europe, including critical infrastructure.
It offers verinice.cloud as a subscription and verinice.onprem as a purchased on-premises edition.
Domains
Domain guides cover IT-Grundschutz, ISO 27001, BCM, GDPR and NIS2. BCM domains for BSI 200-4 and ISO 22301 were recently added.
Sovereign deployment
The vendor describes verinice as a sovereign tool, with on-premises deployment and a cloud option, plus a partner network for certified help.
Community and roadmap
A public forum, roadmap and release notes are on the site, and an annual verinice.XP user event is announced for 2027.
Limitations to Consider
verinice is a classic GRC tool, not an automated evidence-collection platform, so there is little of the integration-driven automation that Secfix advertises. The site and documentation are mainly in German. Prices are not shown on the main pages.
Who Should Use verinice
German-speaking organisations, especially public sector and KRITIS operators, that need IT-Grundschutz or ISO 27001 in a sovereign open-source tool.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Open source since 2007
- IT-Grundschutz and ISO 27001 domains
- Cloud and on-premises options
- German entity
- Partner network
Cons
- Mostly German-language
- Little automated evidence collection
- Prices not on main pages
- Interface oriented to classic GRC
Alternatives to verinice
Other European compliance automation software worth comparing before you decide:
Secfix
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Kertos
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ISMS.online
United Kingdom · Established ISMS platform with a guided path to certification
Cyberday
Finland · Employee-based pricing and a very wide framework library
See all European compliance automation software or compare them directly against Vanta on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The vendor describes it as an open-source tool, produced fully open source since 2007.
BSI IT-Grundschutz, ISO 27001, VDA ISA/TISAX, GDPR and NIS 2, plus BCM.
Both: verinice.cloud and verinice.onprem.