Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Sweep vs Plaid
Mid-Market Sustainability Teams · European Union
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Sweep | Plaid |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Custom pricing | $0/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 60 req/min | 300 req/minBetter |
| Target Country | European Union | United States |
| Category | ESG & Sustainability Reporting | Open Banking |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | CSRD, ESRS, GRI, TCFD, CDP, ISO 14064 | SOC2, GLBA, CCPA, PCI-DSS |
| Hosting Regions | EU-West, US-East | US-East, US-West |
| Native Integrations | 5 listed | 6 listedBetter |
Sweep — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Verdantix Green Quadrant Leader 2026 — highest ranked ESG platform
- ✓Automated Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions calculation across supply chain
- ✓Pre-mapped to ESRS, GRI, TCFD, CDP frameworks
- ✓Supplier engagement module for Scope 3 data collection
- ✓Carbon reduction pathway modelling built-in
Plaid — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Largest open banking network in the US — connects to 12,000+ institutions
- ✓Identity verification, income verification, transaction enrichment
- ✓SOC 2 Type II, GLBA, CCPA compliant
- ✓Tokenisation protects user credentials — no password storage
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Sweep or Plaid?+
Sweep uses custom pricing. Plaid starts at Free plan available. Contact Sweep directly for a quote.
Which compliance frameworks do Sweep and Plaid list?+
Sweep additionally lists CSRD, ESRS, GRI, TCFD, CDP, ISO 14064. Plaid additionally lists SOC2, GLBA, CCPA, PCI-DSS. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which has a higher documented API rate limit — Sweep or Plaid?+
Plaid has a higher documented API rate limit at 300 req/min versus Sweep at 60 req/min.
Which data hosting regions do Sweep and Plaid support?+
Sweep lists hosting regions: EU-West, US-East. Plaid lists hosting regions: US-East, US-West. For data residency requirements in European Union, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 29 August 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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