GRC 20/20 External Professional Solution Perspective
“Where many may perceive higher cost with greater value, this is not the case with Symbiant as they deliver an affordable solution with very robust features that enable organisations to manage GRC.”
Achieve Your Business Objectives and Build Resilience with Symbiant's Agile, Affordable and Modular GRC, Risk & Audit Management Software
One intuitive platform to manage risk, compliance, and audit—flexible, affordable, and now with an optional AI Assistant to supercharge insights, surface hidden risks, connect data, and enhance outcomes.
From only £100 per module/month for unlimited users*
Award-Winning GRC & Audit Software,
Trusted Since 1999 by
Independent Government Feedback
Outstanding User Satisfaction with Symbiant's GRC, Risk Management and Audit Software
Independent results from a government-led survey demonstrates a level of trust and satisfaction that is exceptional in the GRC sector, reinforcing Symbiant’s position as a proven, reliable, and governance-ready solution for organisations with serious assurance responsibilities.
Users were satisfied or better with the system as a whole
90%
Users were satisfied or better with the support
90%
The Original GRC SaaS Platform
Why Symbiant Is the Smarter Choice for GRC, Risk and Audit Management
Symbiant simplifies complexity across risk, compliance, and audit—giving you full visibility, faster insights, and tools that align with your strategy and scale with your growth.
Modular. Agile. Affordable.
Symbiant is modular, agile, and fully customisable—easy to embed, effortless to scale, and designed to adapt around your structure and unique needs.
Centralise & Simplify Your GRC & Audit
Centralise and simplify governance, risk, compliance and audit processes in one intuitive platform designed to enable organisations to achieve their objectives and streamline complex processes.
Symbiant AI
Fully integrated and trained on real-world GRC challenges. It connects your data securely while uncovering hidden threats, identifying root causes, and predicting the cascading impact of control failures across your organisation.
See Symbiant in Action: GRC Software That Connects, Simplifies, and Scales with You
Discover how Symbiant simplifies governance, risk, compliance, and audit processes through one powerful, modular system—designed to fit your structure, scale with your needs, and surface the insights that matter.
Highly Trusted GRC & Audit software
Trusted and Endorsed by the Professionals
Symbiant is the only Software to have been endorsed by the accounting governing body, The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
It is also used by leading accountancy firms as well as the global professional accounting body, The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Symbiant, is not a new start-up with no track record, We have been doing this since 1999. Symbiant pioneered web-based compliance platforms. It is estimated our software is 2 years ahead of our nearest competitors.
We, literally lead the way.
Why Organisations Choose Symbiant
Key Features That Make Symbiant the Best GRC Platform
Symbiant combines affordable, modular GRC, Risk and Audit Management software with powerful customisation, multilingual support, no-code flexibility, and expert in-house development—making it the trusted choice for organisations that value simplicity, scalability, and support.
Affordable GRC, Risk & Audit Management Software
Our pricing is considered one of the most competitive in the GRC market. Each module is just £100* per month with unlimited access for all active users—no hidden fees, no complicated tiers. Choose only the modules you need and build the perfect, cost-effective GRC solution for your business. For total peace of mind, you can cancel at any time with just 30 days’ notice.
Fully Customisable Software
Symbiant has been designed from the ground up to be fully customisable. Designed for non-technical users to be able to create reports, bespoke views, dashboards and email notifications. We also provide a free expert assistance with our technical team.
No Coding Required
Worried about complicated coding? Not with Symbiant.
Our highly intuitive, drag-and-drop module software makes it easy for anyone to customise the platform, no technical skills needed.
Get started quickly with pre-built templates and tools you can easily adapt to suit your organisation’s specific needs.
Always Evolving, Built In-House
We don’t just sit back and let our software management age with time. Symbiant GRC, Risk and Audit Management software is in continual development, making design and programming improvements every day. Our talented developers are all in-house at Symbiant. Nothing is contracted to outside companies.
Multilingual GRC, Risk and Audit Software
Symbiant supports language packs. Enabling allocation of a language to a user which will then translate the system to that user’s language.This means you can have your default language or allow users to use the system in their native tongue.
Free, Fast, Friendly Support
Users sometimes need a little push in the correct direction.Our technical team appreciates that and is here to provide polite assistance with your requests. Fast response time is normally within one hour. No long-winded wait times with Symbiant.
One Platform to Centralise your GRC & Audit
One Flexible Platform for All Your Risk, Audit, and Compliance Management Needs
Symbiant is a flexible single solution for all your:
Designed from the ground up to be a modern, single-entry data platform, running on the latest AWS technology, Symbiant provides a fully integrated, agile, multilingual, SAAS platform.
This means it’s capable of being a single platform for all your governance, risk, compliance & audit needs. This dramatically reduces the cost of ownership and allows you to share information across the business, in a way that meets your business objectives effectively.
The modules are standalone and can be fully customised and used as a single solution, or combined as a holistic tool that allows the whole organisation to collaborate on a single platform.
Uptime Reliability
0%
Average Support Response Time
0 Minutes
Maintenance Downtime
60 Minutes
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Symbiant
All-in-One GRC & Audit Management Powerhouse
Symbiant’s flexible, modular platform streamlines governance, risk, compliance, and audit—so you can reduce complexity, adapt fast, and stay focused on achieving your objectives.
Our Solution at a Glance:
Risk Management Software
The Symbiant Risk Management Software module enables organisations to identify, understand, and manage risks with ease and efficiency. It provides a streamlined approach to monitoring, assessing, and mitigating risks, ensuring informed decisions and compliance.
Symbiant AI connects data across your organisation, delivering actionable insights and seamless workflows. From logical, data-driven risk scoring to uncovering root causes and predicting the domino effect of control failures, Symbiant AI empowers smarter, faster decisions. Eliminate duplicate risks in seconds, refine controls, identify emerging risks, and so much more—all tailored to your business.
The Symbiant Audit Management Software module streamlines audit planning, action tracking, and time management. It automatically pulls relevant data, allows easy report customisation, and generates professional audit reports.
The Symbiant Compliance Management Software module simplifies the management of compliance tasks. It helps organisations track regulations, manage audits, and ensure adherence to legal requirements, driving efficiency and minimising risk.
"Our experience with Symbiant for Risk was so good that we asked them to build a bespoke health and safety incident reporting platform [...] designed to our exact specifications with advanced reporting capabilities at a competitive price. Symbiant delivers value for money, ease of use, and top-tier information security. I’d recommend them to anyone."
"Symbiant has revolutionised how we manage risk, offering endless customisation, real-time visibility, and eliminating the need for spreadsheets. Helpful reminders ensure no action is missed. [...] The Symbiant Team provided excellent support, tailoring the system to our needs. Highly recommend for a powerful, flexible, and cost-effective solution!"
"Whilst Symbiant offers its own Risk Register module, we customised it to meet our exact needs. [...] Now, we can capture, rate, and review risks and controls in our preferred style, with reports providing clear overviews of company or departmental risks. The design process with Symbiant was seamless and fluid."
"A welcome change from spreadsheets – Symbiant centralises our risk registers, assessments, and controls library with the ability to link risks and incidents. [...] The tracker and email notifications help risk owners self-manage, while custom reports and dashboards simplify gathering MI. A truly useful software."
"We considered several risk management tools and chose Symbiant for its flexibility and scope. [...] While risk management was our primary need, audit tracking has been a valuable addition. The monthly contracts and competitive pricing are a bonus. Excellent support from Symbiant—very happy so far!"
"Symbiant helps us identify, assess, and treat risks across various business initiatives, including change management, acquisitions, and customer projects. [...] The Risk Suite automates our risk management process, overcoming global time zone challenges with its online, collaborative platform, enabling rapid input from stakeholders."
''Having implemented Symbiant into our global business a year ago it has provided the complete solution we required to manage our risk and internal audit functions. It’s a powerful tool, very user friendly and supported by a great team.
It’s a product I would certainly recommend!''
''We have been using Symbiants’ risk software for 10 years now and have been impressed with the high level of service and the outstanding features of the software.
You would struggle to find better so don’t be put off by their incredibly low pricing.''
''Unbelievably inexpensive…''
''We are very impressed with Symbiant. Its simplicity and ease of use aligned with its flexibility and extensive reporting capabilities make it a very useful tool.''
''I selected Symbiant over multiple industry solutions as it offered a very fast implementation in a most cost effective way.
I understood the software in no time by seeing the helpful videos available on the site, started with the small pack and later upgraded it.
I feel EXTREMELY satisfied as the product keeps updating itself and bring new changes as per new requirements from customers.''
25 Years. Thousands of Users. One Trusted Platform.
With over 25 years of innovation in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and Audit Management, Symbiant is trusted by organisations across every sector. Our clients love how our powerful, affordable, award-winning and fully customisable GRC & Audit Management software helps them stay compliant, make smarter decisions, and reduce complexity, without the costly overheads.
Real Results with Symbiant: GRC Success Stories from Our Clients
Symbiant powers governance, risk, compliance, and audit functions across a wide range of sectors—from financial services and logistics to local authorities and regulators. Explore our case studies to see how our modular GRC, Risk and Audit Management software helps teams effectively achieve business objectives, work smarter, reduce costs, and stay ahead of emerging risks.
See how organisations like SRBS, Whistl, Marsh Finance & more, use Symbiant to improve compliance, manage risk more effectively, and simplify audit processes—on one agile platform built around their unique needs.
Symbiant has been independently evaluated by Michael Rasmussen, a leading GRC analyst and founder of GRC 20/20. His expert assessment highlights Symbiant’s ability to deliver agility, affordability, and real-world value across risk, audit, and compliance functions.
According to GRC 20/20’s findings:
Exceptional Value: Symbiant offers one of the lowest total costs of ownership in the GRC software market.
Unified GRC Platform: A single, centralised solution for risk, compliance, internal controls, and audit.
Easy to Implement: Described as intuitive, flexible, and simple to roll out, even across large enterprises.
Proven Results: Organisations report that the solution has enabled them to move away from spreadsheets, reduce complexity, and improve reporting accuracy.
“Where many may perceive higher cost with greater value, this is not the case with Symbiant, as they deliver an affordable solution with very robust features that enable organisations to manage GRC.” — Michael Rasmussen, GRC 20/20
Common Questions About Symbiant’s Agile GRC, Risk and Audit Management Software
Explore answers to the most asked questions about Symbiant’s GRC and Audit Management software with an optional AI-Assistant, from features and benefits to pricing and integration.
What makes Symbiant different from other GRC platforms?
Symbiant offers a uniquely flexible and affordable GRC, Risk and Audit solution that’s built from the ground up to simplify complexity. Unlike many traditional platforms, Symbiant is a fully integrated, modular system that allows organisations to manage risk, compliance, and audit activities in one intuitive platform.
It’s incredibly easy to embed and customise, with no coding required, making it ideal for both technical and non-technical users. Symbiant is developed entirely in-house, which means faster updates, better support, and ongoing innovation driven by client feedback.
For organisations looking to go further, Symbiant also offers an optional AI Assistant, trained specifically on real-world GRC scenarios. It helps uncover hidden risks, identify root causes, and connect data across modules to support faster, smarter decision-making, without storing any of your data.
Symbiant has been leading the GRC space since 2002, when we launched the world’s first web-based GRC SaaS platform. Today, Symbiant continues that legacy with an agile, modular, and intuitive solution designed to simplify risk, audit, and compliance—at a fraction of the cost of traditional providers.
Why is Symbiant so affordable compared to other GRC platforms?
Affordability at Symbiant doesn’t mean compromise, it means efficiency by design. We’ve built our platform on the principle of delivering exceptional quality without inflated costs.
Unlike many GRC providers, we’ve grown organically, with no debt, no external investors, and no costly acquisitions. Every module is developed in-house, ensuring performance, security, and full control over every feature.
This streamlined, purpose-built approach allows us to offer a robust, enterprise-grade GRC and audit solution at just £100 *per module per month, with unlimited users per seat and no hidden fees.
In short, Symbiant gives you top-tier functionality, complete flexibility, and full transparency, without ever compromising on quality.
How has Symbiant evolved over the years?
We’ve rewritten the platform six times based on real client feedback, continually enhancing speed, flexibility, and user experience. In between major versions, we roll out regular improvements and features, keeping your GRC software future-ready and client-focused.
Is Symbiant secure and compliant with modern standards?
Yes. Symbiant is hosted securely on AWS and holds the Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Even the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) a selected Symbiant after a rigorous evaluation—demonstrating trust at the highest level of data protection and compliance.
Does Symbiant offer AI functionality?
Yes! Symbiant offers an optional, fully integrated AI Assistant designed to support your risk, audit, and compliance processes.
Unlike public AI tools, Symbiant’s AI does not train on or store your data. It understands your system by working within your own environment, using a secure temporary cache folder to process queries. Once complete, the cache is immediately deleted — ensuring your data remains private and fully protected.
The Assistant has been trained on real-world risk, audit, and compliance scenarios. It enhances decision-making by intelligently linking data across modules, scoring risks based on logic, identifying duplicates, and suggesting root causes and consequences — all without replacing human oversight.
Getting started is easy. Simply book a free, no-obligation demo and we’ll show you how Symbiant’ can be tailored to your exact needs. Every demo is personalised to your sector so you can see how the system works for your organisation. With full access to the complete platform from just £300/month*, you can mix and match the modules you need and start managing risk with confidence.
Pricing Disclaimer
* Modules are charged at a standard monthly fee, not on a per-user basis. All users can access each module at any required level. Please note that costs exclude VAT, AI features, and additional modules you may wish to use. User seats are required.
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