Category Map
How We Compare
Every tool below solves a real problem. None of them solve the problem BLACKOUT solves.
BLACKOUT is GTM Security — observing what contracted vendors actually do inside your environment and holding them accountable to what they agreed to do. No other tool watches the vendors after they’re approved.
What Exists Today
BLACKOUT vs. SOC 2
SOC 2 asks vendors to prove they're secure. BLACKOUT proves whether they're honest.
BLACKOUT vs. Security Ratings
Security ratings grade the vendor's house. BLACKOUT watches what they do inside yours.
BLACKOUT vs. Analyst Rankings
Gartner sells opinions. G2 sells sentiment. Trust pages sell marketing. BLACKOUT sells evidence.
BLACKOUT vs. Questionnaires
Questionnaires ask vendors to describe themselves. BLACKOUT observes what they actually do.
BLACKOUT vs. TPRM
TPRM tells vendors to take a drug test. BLACKOUT watches vendors piss in the cup.
Adjacent Tools
BLACKOUT vs. OneTrust / CMPs
Your CMP tells visitors they have a choice. BLACKOUT tells you whether that choice matters.
BLACKOUT vs. Vanta
Vanta proves you're compliant. BLACKOUT proves your vendors are honest.
BLACKOUT vs. Nudge Security
Nudge discovers what's connected. BLACKOUT discovers what it's doing.