Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) platforms can serve very different needs. Start with the work your team must deliver, then compare the scope, operating model and total cost.
This is a buying framework, not a claim that every enterprise GRC product has the same features, cost or deployment time.
| What to compare | Where Fig fits | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Client and team structure | A platform for MSP client delivery and internal security and compliance teams. | Client separation, permissions, reporting and the people who will use each workflow. |
| Day-to-day work | Connected records for assets, findings, policies, risk, evidence and remediation. | The exact workflows required, including approvals, escalation and integration dependencies. |
| Existing systems | Consolidation of relevant security and compliance work alongside the systems you retain. | Supported integrations, data ownership, migration effort and any specialist tools still needed. |
| Specialist services | Access to security testing and certification services alongside the software. | The separately agreed scope, permissions, deliverables and fees for each engagement. |
| Evidence and oversight | A shared record of work and supporting evidence for client or internal review. | What evidence is collected, how it is reviewed and which exports your stakeholders need. |
| Commercial fit | An agreed scope for the platform and any additional services. | Total cost, onboarding, training, existing contracts and the effort to operate the service. |
The same feature list can support very different ways of working. Test your own use cases with the people who will operate the service.
Review the client workflows, reporting and white-label arrangements. Include the security testing and client certification services you want to deliver, not just the software subscription.
Explore the MSP partnershipReview ownership, approvals, existing systems and the evidence stakeholders need. Confirm how your MSP will participate if day-to-day work is outsourced.
Fig for businessesKeep the processes that work. Identify the specific gap you want to address, and compare integration or a focused service engagement with the effort of a full replacement.
Plan consolidation carefullyA practical evaluation
Choose a finding, policy review or client assessment your team manages today. Ask to see how information arrives, who acts on it, what approvals are needed and how the outcome is recorded.
Use the same scenario when evaluating other options. Record gaps and dependencies before agreeing the implementation plan.
Scope, suitability and the practical cost of change.
GRC stands for governance, risk and compliance. In software, it describes tools that help organisations manage policies, risks, controls and evidence. Products and implementations vary, so compare the workflows you need rather than relying on the category label.
No. The right choice depends on your organisation, existing systems, reporting requirements and delivery model. An established enterprise platform may be a better fit for highly specialised workflows or a wider system your organisation already uses.
Yes. Evaluate the client-management workflows, permissions, reporting and services you want to offer. MSPs can white-label Fig services and keep the customer relationship, with delivery responsibilities agreed during scoping.
Not automatically. Certification is a separate assessment with its own scope and requirements. Your proposal should identify any certification or specialist testing engagement and its fees.
Use like-for-like proposals. Include software, implementation, integrations, training, retained tools and specialist services. Confirm the onboarding plan against your own scope instead of assuming a universal deployment time or saving.
Share your current tools, client needs and delivery priorities. We will focus the conversation on the workflows that matter to your team.