Comparison
Soteriaa vs ComplianceGuard
Soteriaa and ComplianceGuard do the same job (dedicated sponsor-licence compliance), so it comes down to price and what stands behind the tool. Soteriaa is roughly six times cheaper: £25/month for up to 5 sponsored workers versus ComplianceGuard's £150; £79 versus £250 at 20–30; £149 for unlimited versus £500. Where ComplianceGuard genuinely wins: it is built and run by E&S Consultancy, a 25-year immigration consultancy, so a sponsor who wants expertise attached to the software gets it. Both ship one-click compliance packs, so Soteriaa's audit pack is not a differentiator here. ComplianceGuard facts verified 13 July 2026.
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Short answer
Same job, dedicated sponsor compliance. The split is price versus backing: Soteriaa is about six times cheaper (£25 vs £150 at five sponsored employees; £149 unlimited vs £500), while ComplianceGuard has a 25-year immigration consultancy behind it. Both ship one-click packs, so that is not a differentiator. Choose on whether you want the lowest price or expertise attached.
Pricing, band by band
The clearest price gap in the market.
ComplianceGuard prices by employee band and Soteriaa by sponsored workers. Where every employee you count is sponsored, the bands line up like this.
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| Headcount | ComplianceGuard (employees) | Soteriaa (sponsored workers) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 employees | £150/month (Basic) | £25/month (Starter) — six times cheaper |
| 20 employees | £250/month (Standard, ≤30) | £79/month (Team, up to 20) |
| Unlimited employees | £500/month (Premium) | £149/month |
ComplianceGuard pricing and positioning verified against esconsultancy.co.uk on 13 July 2026.
Where ComplianceGuard wins
The honest case for the other product.
State it plainly. A comparison that hides the competitor's strengths is not worth citing.
A 25-year immigration consultancy
Built and run by E&S Consultancy, with Home Office audit experience: expertise attached to the software. Soteriaa is software from a small team, with no advisory service.
One-click packs too
ComplianceGuard also generates one-click compliance packs, so Soteriaa's audit pack is not unique.
Dedicated sponsor product
Like Soteriaa, it is purpose-built for sponsor compliance, not a bolt-on to an HR suite.
Where Soteriaa wins
Price, focus, and every feature in every plan.
Soteriaa gives no legal advice and makes no compliance determinations. It keeps the records and surfaces the work.
About six times cheaper
£25 vs £150 at five sponsored employees; £149 unlimited vs £500. Every feature in every tier.
Sponsored worker & CoS records
Worker records, Certificate of Sponsorship records, RTW evidence, visa/BRP dates, reportable changes, attendance evidence.
One-click audit pack
Assembled from your stored records (a shared feature with ComplianceGuard, not a Soteriaa exclusive).
AI records assistant
Ask “whose visa expires in 90 days” and get an answer from your records. It reads your records only and never changes them.
What Soteriaa does not do
Soteriaa is not a law firm or a consultancy. It gives no legal advice, makes no compliance determinations, never tells you that you are compliant, and never files to the Home Office Sponsor Management System. It does not perform right-to-work checks and has no readiness score. Related: Soteriaa vs a solicitor.
Next step
See how Soteriaa holds each worker's CoS, visa, right-to-work and change records in sponsored worker tracking software, then compare plans on the sponsor pricing page.
FAQ
Soteriaa vs ComplianceGuard questions
Straight answers on price and what backs each product.
What is the difference between Soteriaa and ComplianceGuard?
Both are dedicated sponsor-licence compliance tools, so the difference is price and backing. Soteriaa is about six times cheaper. ComplianceGuard is built by E&S Consultancy, a 25-year immigration consultancy, so it comes with advisory expertise attached. Both ship one-click compliance packs.
Is Soteriaa cheaper than ComplianceGuard?
Yes, at every band. Soteriaa is £25/month for up to 5 sponsored workers versus ComplianceGuard's £150 (six times cheaper), £79 for up to 20 versus £250, and £149 for unlimited sponsored workers versus £500. Every feature is included in every Soteriaa tier, with a 14-day free trial.
When is ComplianceGuard the better choice?
When you want an immigration consultancy attached to the software. ComplianceGuard is built and operated by E&S Consultancy, with 25 years' experience including Home Office audits. Soteriaa is software from a small team and provides no advisory service. If expertise-on-tap matters to you, that is a real reason to choose ComplianceGuard.
Do both generate compliance packs?
Yes. ComplianceGuard and Soteriaa both offer one-click compliance/audit pack generation, so it is not a point of difference between them.
Does Soteriaa give immigration or legal advice?
No. Soteriaa is software that organises records, evidence, and deadlines. It makes no compliance determinations, gives no legal advice, and never files to the Home Office Sponsor Management System. Responsibility stays with the sponsor and their adviser.
Dedicated sponsor compliance, at a sixth of the price.
£25–£149/month, every feature in every tier, no employee cap. Start with a 14-day free trial.