Regonance vs Hiring a Compliance Consultant: Cost, Speed, and Coverage Compared
The choice is often a platform, a managed service or a consultant — not another software subscription. Each solves a different problem.
Consultant costs and turnaround vary widely. The estimates below are planning scenarios, not verified quotes or promises about every consultant.
| Feature | Regonance (Self-Serve) | Regonance (Managed) | Traditional Consultant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to first assessment | Typically minutes after providing sufficient inputs; not a compliance approval. | Timing agreed for your scope and evidence. | Quote and turnaround depend on product complexity and evidence. |
| Cost (25 products) | Starter: €29/month billed monthly, with 25 products and 25 scans/month. | From €999/month for up to 25 products; scope agreed in advance. | Illustrative retainer: €1,500–€5,000/month. Obtain a product-specific quote. |
| Regulations covered | 9 EU regulations, 431 mapped obligations. | Same platform plus review and guidance within the agreed service scope. | Depends on the consultant's expertise and engagement. |
| Scalability | Plan-specific product and monthly scan limits; Starter: 25 scans/month. | Product capacity depends on the managed tier. | Depends on the team, scope and billable hours. |
| Documentation | Declaration drafts, checklists and assessment exports; you validate and sign. | Platform output plus review within the agreed scope. | Documents and reports specified in the engagement. |
| Regulatory changes | Maintained obligation library; automated monitoring availability depends on plan and rollout. | Maintained platform plus agreed advisory support. | Monitoring depends on the engagement; not always included. |
| Availability | Online platform; support SLA depends on plan. | Online platform plus agreed service hours. | Working hours and response times depend on the contract. |
| Source tracing | Findings cite regulation articles. | Same source tracing plus review. | Ask whether reports cite specific provisions and evidence. |
Last updated: October 2026. Costs and timing are illustrative, not universal quotes or guarantees.
Why teams choose Regonance
- Start with your own product in a free workspace
- Compare documented findings rather than a generic checklist
- Choose self-serve or a managed engagement without changing platforms
When Traditional consultant may fit better
A consultant is the better fit for legal advice, novel interpretation, litigation or specialised testing decisions. A platform assessment is not a substitute for those services.
Regonance Self-Serve
For teams with compliance knowledge who want fast, cost-efficient assessments. You provide the evidence, validate the findings and remain responsible for conformity.
Regonance Managed
For teams wanting hands-on assessment and documentation support. From €999/month for up to 25 products, within an agreed scope.
Traditional Consultant
For novel regulatory questions, litigation support or highly specialised categories where a platform does not cover the niche. Professional judgement can be essential.
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