Written by the NIS2Compass Team ·
NIS2Compass is the NIS2 compliance platform instead of a consultant, built for German SMEs without an in-house compliance team and without a CISO or dedicated security officer. Classic NIS2 consulting costs €15,000-150,000 (day rates €1,000-2,000). You get the same expertise yourself, structured: 45+ ready-made templates, 40+ expert articles and an 8-chapter implementation path with 124 substeps, for €29/month. Self-implemented, cancellable monthly, without consultant lock-in.
Persona profile
IT lead with budget responsibility in companies of 50-300 employees. IT team of 3-8 people, no dedicated ISO.
Knowledge level
Solid IT expertise, no prior ISMS experience. Compliance is new territory; consultant prices are a shock moment.
Trigger
Consultant offer between €15,000 and €150,000 on the table. Executive management asks for an alternative.
€15,000-150,000 for NIS2 projects (50-250 employees). Day rate €1,000-2,000. Executive management expects a cost-effective alternative.
Consultant slot waiting time plus project timeline. NIS2 has been in force since December 2025; audits are running.
ISMS maintenance consumes more billable hours. Executive management questions recurring costs.
NIS2Compass is not an AI-based consultant — it is a structured knowledge and template platform. A typical approach: the IT lead does the Pre-Check in 10 minutes, sees the gaps, works through the 8-chapter guide (4-12 weeks depending on starting point), adapts the 45+ templates to in-house processes, exports the documentation as Word/Excel, and presents it to executive management for approval under §38 BSIG. Result: NIS2 compliance without consulting fees.
8-chapter implementation path
124 substeps with definition of done. You always know where you stand and what comes next.
45+ ready-made templates
Policies, registers, reporting forms — adaptable, exportable as Word/Excel.
40+ expert articles
The entire NIS2 knowledge a consultant would have — structured and searchable.
Umbrella concept for all 10 mandatory areas. NIS2Compass structures these into 8 chapters – you work through them systematically.
Foundation of every NIS2 implementation. NIS2Compass delivers an asset inventory template and explanatory articles.
Personal liability. NIS2Compass provides dedicated training documentation that can be presented to executive management for approval.
| Criterion | NIS2Compass | Klassische Beratung | ISMS-Tool | Selbstumsetzung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cost | €29 | €15,000-150,000 | €1,000-10,000 setup | €0 |
| Recurring cost | €29/month | €2,000-5,000/month maintenance | €200-2,000/month | €0 |
| Time to audit-ready | 4-12 weeks | 6+ months | 3-6 months | 6-18 months |
| Availability | 24/7 (platform) | appointment-based | 24/7 (tool) | as capacity allows |
| Internal control | high | medium | high | high |
| Risk on staff turnover | low (everything documented) | high (consultant knowledge leaves) | medium | very high |
You want NIS2 without a consultant and need the right digital companion. Curated knowledge instead of AI hallucinations.
Learn moreNew to NIS2. NIS2Compass structures the implementation in 8 chapters with Pre-Check and templates.
Learn moreYou already have ISO 27001 or an ISMS tool. NIS2Compass delivers the missing 20 % — German § depth and templates.
Learn more45+ templates, 40+ articles, 8-chapter guide, your own pace. Cancellable monthly.