Honest comparison · Last verified 2026-01-15

AIRISKS vs OneTrust AI Governance

AI governance module within the broader OneTrust trust-management platform.

Reviewed 2026-01-15 · refresh every 6 months

Summary

OneTrust AI Governance is the AI module of the larger OneTrust privacy / trust-management suite. Its strength is integration with OneTrust's existing data-mapping, consent, and vendor-risk modules, so organisations already on OneTrust can add AI governance with minimal procurement friction. AIRISKS is a standalone, AI-Act-specific scanner with lower entry cost and a faster time-to-result; OneTrust is the better choice for organisations already running OneTrust across other functions.

Editorial disclosure: AIRISKS is not affiliated with OneTrust. OneTrust is a registered trademark of its respective owner. Where AIRISKS is the worse option for a specific buyer (e.g. organisations already on OneTrust), we say so explicitly below.

Feature comparison

  • Free preliminary EU AI Act risk check
    AIRISKS
    Competitor

    OneTrust AI Governance is sold as part of an enterprise contract.

  • Bundled with privacy / consent management
    AIRISKS
    Competitor

    If you already use OneTrust for privacy, AI Governance slots in directly. AIRISKS is a standalone tool.

  • Time to first assessment result
    AIRISKS
    ~60 seconds
    Competitor
    Days (configuration + onboarding)
  • Standalone purchase (no broader commitment)
    AIRISKS
    Competitor

    OneTrust AI Governance is sold primarily as part of the broader OneTrust suite.

  • AI Act risk classification depth
    AIRISKS
    Focused (AI Act + Annex III)
    Competitor
    Broader (multi-regulation, less AI-Act depth)
  • Vendor risk management module
    AIRISKS
    Competitor

    OneTrust includes vendor-risk workflows natively. AIRISKS does not.

  • Pricing transparency
    AIRISKS
    Competitor

    AIRISKS pricing is public. OneTrust prices are quote-based.

Pricing

PlanAIRISKSOneTrust AI Governance
Free tierYes — full preliminary scannerNo free tier
Entry-tier paid planStarter from €990 (annual)Quote-based; typically requires broader OneTrust platform commitment
Annual monitoring add-on€99/mo per use caseBundled in platform contracts

Frequently asked questions

Is AIRISKS a replacement for OneTrust AI Governance?

No. AIRISKS is a standalone scanner. OneTrust AI Governance is part of a broader privacy / trust suite. If you already use OneTrust, their AI Governance is the more natural addition.

Which is better for an organisation not already on OneTrust?

AIRISKS, in most cases. The free tier gives you a useful preliminary read without committing to a broader platform contract.

Does OneTrust AI Governance cover the EU AI Act specifically?

Yes, but as one of many frameworks. AIRISKS is AI-Act-only and goes deeper on Annex III categories.

Can I use both?

Yes. Many teams use AIRISKS for the preliminary risk read and OneTrust for ongoing programme governance.

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