Privacy records kept by hand
An Article 30 register authored in a document describes what someone believed, not what the systems actually do
Comparison
A Modern Alternative to Scrut
If you are comparing Scrut with other compliance platforms, here is where Noru is differentiated — privacy records derived from source code, EU regulatory depth, and EU data residency.
Why alternatives
What teams tell us they are re-evaluating
Common reasons teams evaluate other options.
No EU data residency commitment
Where your compliance evidence is hosted matters to EU buyers and to your own DPIA
Compliance-only focus
No way to leverage compliance work for sales enablement or customer trust
Framework limitations
Adding frameworks requires significant additional configuration and cost
Noru vs Scrut: Key Differences
| Feature | Noru | Scrut |
|---|---|---|
| Published framework catalogue | 30+ frameworks, mapped once and reused | 70+ frameworks |
| Pricing model | Platform plus capability packages, scoped per deployment | Not published |
| SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | Supported | Supported |
| AI approach | Cortex drafts from your evidence; humans review and decide | Agentic AI for policies, evidence and vendor risk |
| Privacy records from source code | Article 30 records derived from code and CI | Not stated |
| Data residency | EU data residency | Not stated |
Global Framework Coverage
Support for 30+ international frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2, DORA and the EU AI Act. Built for companies operating globally from day one.
Next-Gen AI Automation
AI agents that don't just monitor but actively gather evidence, identify gaps, map controls across frameworks, and generate audit documentation automatically.
Revenue-Driving Compliance
Turn compliance from a cost center into a competitive advantage. Enable sales teams, answer security questions instantly, and close deals faster.
Faster Implementation
Start gathering evidence in days, not weeks. Noru's intelligent setup process and pre-configured integrations get you operational immediately.
Why Noru
Why Teams Choose Noru
What sets Noru apart for faster, smarter compliance.
Smooth Transition from Scrut
Our migration specialists ensure a seamless switch from Scrut with no disruption to your compliance timeline or audit schedule.
Complete historical data preserved
Expanded framework support immediately available
Zero compliance gaps during transition
Dedicated migration manager assigned
What is the best Scrut alternative?
Noru is a powerful Scrut alternative for teams that want deeper AI automation and a more scalable, multi-framework compliance program. It continuously gathers evidence, maps controls across frameworks, and keeps your program audit-ready between reviews.
How is Noru different from Scrut?
Noru emphasises AI-first, API-first automation. Controls are mapped once and reused across SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIS2, and AI assistants can query your live compliance data over MCP.
Does Noru help me migrate from Scrut?
Yes. Noru offers a complimentary, white-glove migration service that imports all your existing data with personalized onboarding, so continuous compliance is maintained throughout the move from Scrut.
Does Noru train AI on our compliance data?
No. Your controls, evidence, policies and prompts are never used to train, fine-tune or evaluate a model, and every AI feature runs under zero data retention terms with its model provider — nothing stored, nothing queued for human review, nothing kept for training. Both are written into our Terms and DPA rather than offered as a plan upgrade.
How much does Noru cost compared to Scrut?
Noru is priced per deployment: one platform plus the capability packages your obligations require, scoped to the frameworks, systems and headcount you actually run. Every deployment includes all integrations and automatic evidence gathering. Book a demo for a written quote.
See Why Teams Choose Noru Over Scrut
See how Noru can transform your compliance process. Book a demo and we'll run it against your own systems, frameworks and evidence.