VNDRIQ — Vendor Comparison
Zerto vs Axcient
Side-by-side comparison of BAA status, PHI exposure, AI training risk, HIPAA suitability, and VNDRIQ governance scores.
Zerto
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Last verified: June 3, 2026
Axcient
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Last verified: June 3, 2026
VNDRIQ Scores
57
Overall
52
Overall
Approval Tier
BAA Status
PHI Exposure Risk
AI Training Risk
HIPAA Risk Level
Review Frequency
Quarterly
Quarterly
Recommended Use
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Restrictions
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Executive Summary
Zerto
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Zerto is classified as Conditional / Verify BAA with a BAA status of Verify Directly. PHI exposure is rated High and AI training risk is Low.
42
Privacy
56
Governance
52
Healthcare
79
AI Risk
Axcient
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Axcient is classified as Restricted / Review Required with a BAA status of Verify Directly. PHI exposure is rated Medium and AI training risk is Medium.
59
Privacy
38
Governance
44
Healthcare
65
AI Risk
Recommended For
Zerto
Organizations able to execute BAA prior to deployment
IT teams with capacity to verify data handling agreements
Axcient
Currently under review — not recommended for active PHI deployment
Governance Considerations
Zerto
BAA has not been confirmed. Execute BAA before processing PHI.
PHI exposure is elevated. Review data flow documentation.
Quarterly reviews are required — establish internal review cadence.
Axcient
BAA has not been confirmed. Execute BAA before processing PHI.
Quarterly reviews are required — establish internal review cadence.
Questions to Ask Before Approval
Has the vendor executed a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with your organization?
Does the vendor use customer data to train AI models? Can you opt out?
Where is PHI stored, processed, and transmitted?
What data retention and deletion policies apply to your PHI?
Has the vendor undergone a third-party HIPAA or SOC 2 audit?
What is the vendor's incident response and breach notification process?
Does the vendor offer audit logging for PHI access?
What subprocessors have access to PHI through this vendor?
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