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What is Delve?
Founded in 2023 and headquartered in San Francisco, Delve provides AI-agent compliance automation, audit management, and security support. It says more than 1,500 companies use the platform.
Delve is an AI-native compliance platform that connects to cloud infrastructure, identity systems, code repositories, and other tools. Its agents collect and validate evidence, monitor controls, identify gaps, automate screenshots, help draft policies, and autofill security questionnaires. Customers also receive a trust report and human support through Slack. The workflow turns compliance from a periodic checklist into continuous security operations.
The product covers SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HITRUST, FedRAMP, CMMC, ISO 42001, and NIST AI RMF. It adds scanning, vendor reviews, remediation tracking, and audit coordination. In March 2026, Delve faced public allegations of fabricated compliance evidence, which it denied; it subsequently offered re-audits and parted ways with Y Combinator. Buyers should independently validate evidence and auditor independence. Delve does not issue audit opinions itself.
Delve targets growing SaaS, AI, fintech, healthcare, and other companies needing customer-facing security evidence without a large GRC team. AWS Marketplace lists a Foundation Package from $12,000 per year for 1–20 employees, with fees adjusting upward if authorized users exceed the purchased range. Larger or custom-framework deployments are sold through a demo and quote process. Buyers should confirm audit fees and implementation support in the order form.
Key features
Evidence automation
AI agents collect, validate, and organize audit evidence.
Continuous monitoring
The platform scans infrastructure and controls to surface drift and compliance gaps.
Audit management
Delve helps source an auditor, coordinate fieldwork, answer requests, and deliver the report.
Questionnaire automation
AI drafts vendor security questionnaire answers from policies and technical context.
Policy assistance
A policy assistant helps create and answer questions about compliance policies.
Security testing
Audited framework contracts include a complimentary manual grey-box penetration test, subject to engagement terms.
Trust reporting
Customers receive a shareable trust report for compliance documentation and security posture.
Delve pricing
AWS Marketplace lists a Foundation Package at $12,000 for 12 months for 1–20 employees. Pricing scales with employee count, excess users are prorated upward, and subscriptions renew annually; fees are non-cancellable and non-refundable except where required by law. Larger packages and custom frameworks require a quote.
| Plan | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | From $12,000/year | Platform access, documentation, technical support, and coverage for 1–20 employees or contractors. |
| Startup | Custom quote | AI automation, 1:1 expert support, and an initial compliance program. |
| Midmarket | Custom quote | Custom AI workflows, evidence pathway builder, expanded onboarding, and custom framework support. |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | Custom risk management, AI workflows, actionable insights, screenshot automation, and custom control frameworks. |
Free trial: A demo is available; Delve directs prospects to book a demo.
Pros & cons
Pros
- AI agents automate evidence collection, validation, screenshots, and questionnaire drafting.
- Public AWS pricing gives smaller organizations a concrete annual starting point.
- Human support, auditor coordination, and a complimentary manual grey-box penetration test are bundled into audited engagements.
- The framework catalog spans startup attestations and larger programs such as FedRAMP and AI standards.
Cons
- The $12,000 AWS starting price is an annual commitment and can rise with headcount.
- There is no public self-serve trial or detailed pricing calculator.
- Delve accelerates preparation but cannot replace the independent auditor or Type II observation period.
- Public allegations about fabricated compliance evidence in 2026, denied by Delve, warrant independent scrutiny of evidence and auditors.
Who is Delve best for?
- AI and SaaS startups preparing for their first SOC 2 or GDPR program.
- Growing companies wanting audit coordination and compliance support alongside automation.
- Teams needing continuous cloud, code, and access-control monitoring rather than static checklists.
- Companies answering frequent enterprise security questionnaires and sharing a trust report.
Frameworks and use cases
Integrations
Notable customers
Frequently asked questions
How much does Delve cost?
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AWS Marketplace lists Foundation from $12,000 per year for 1–20 employees. Pricing rises when authorized users exceed the purchased range; larger packages require a quote.
How long does Delve take?
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Delve estimates 30 minutes onboarding, 10–15 hours setup, and 1–3 weeks for a Type I audit after readiness. Type II still requires a three-month observation period.
How does Delve compare with Vanta or Drata?
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Delve combines automation with audit management, human Slack support, and a complimentary manual grey-box penetration test in audited engagements. Compare integrations, auditor arrangements, framework scope, and services in each quote.
What does Delve integrate with?
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Delve describes connections to AWS and cloud infrastructure, GitHub and code repositories, Slack, and identity providers. Teams with specialized infrastructure should confirm connector coverage.
Who is Delve for?
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It is built for startups, scaleups, and enterprises needing SOC 2, privacy, healthcare, financial, government, or AI-related programs. It best fits technical companies wanting automation plus hands-on help.
Does Delve itself make a company certified?
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No. Delve automates preparation, monitoring, and evidence validation, while an independent audit firm performs the final examination. Certification depends on the customer’s controls, scope, evidence, and auditor.
Sources
Facts and pricing verified on October 19, 2026. Vendors change pricing often, so confirm with Delve before buying. How we research
