How does ClearAct compare?

There are several ways to approach EU AI Act compliance. Here's how they compare for SMEs.

ClearAct

Free quiz, paid plans from €49/mo

+ 2-minute risk assessment, no signup required
+ Built specifically for SMEs
+ Interactive tools: fine calculator, checklists, templates
+ Self-serve — start immediately
- Paid features still in development

Enterprise compliance platforms

Typically €30K–100K+/year

+ Comprehensive GRC suites with deep integrations
+ Full audit trails and multi-framework support
- Priced for large organizations with dedicated compliance teams
- Weeks or months to set up and configure
- Overkill for most SMEs with 1–5 AI systems

Compliance consultants

Typically €10K+ per engagement

+ Expert human judgement and tailored advice
+ Can handle complex, novel situations
- Expensive for ongoing compliance needs
- Availability and turnaround can vary
- Knowledge stays with the consultant, not your team

DIY / internal approach

Staff time + legal research

+ Full control over process
+ No external costs
- Requires deep familiarity with the regulation
- Risk of gaps, especially for high-risk classification
- Significant time investment with no guaranteed outcome

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