Osano

About Osano

Osano was founded in Austin, Texas in 2018 and has positioned itself as a more transparent and accessible alternative to larger privacy platforms like OneTrust. Its core differentiator is a continuously updated database of privacy scores for over 10,000 software vendors, allowing organisations to quickly assess whether their technology stack meets acceptable privacy standards — a practical tool for GDPR Article 28 (processor due diligence) obligations. The platform's modules include a Consent Management Platform (CMP) for cookie banners and consent records, DSAR (Data Subject Access Request) workflow automation, a privacy policy and notice management tool, vendor risk monitoring, and data mapping capabilities. The CMP is IAB TCF 2.2 compliant and supports granular consent categories required under the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive. For European organisations, Osano presents a mixed compliance picture. The product is purpose-built for privacy compliance, including GDPR, and the team has deep privacy expertise. However, Osano is a US-incorporated company with infrastructure primarily in the United States. EU customers' data is processed under standard contractual clauses, and Osano provides a GDPR-compliant DPA. The company does not publicly offer a dedicated EU data residency option, which is a limitation compared to OneTrust. Osano holds SOC 2 Type II certification, which provides assurance on its security controls, and it is actively working toward ISO 27001 as of 2025. Its privacy-first positioning means the company practises what it preaches — it does not sell customer data and provides strong contractual commitments around data use. Pricing is more accessible than OneTrust, with a free tier for basic consent management, a Starter plan at approximately $199/month for small organisations, a Growth plan at approximately $599/month, and an Enterprise plan with custom pricing. This pricing structure makes Osano particularly attractive for SMEs that need serious privacy compliance tooling without enterprise-scale budgets. For European SMEs seeking a practical GDPR compliance platform, Osano is a strong contender alongside Cookiebot (now Usercentrics, Danish-origin) and Didomi (French).