The August 2, 2026 deadline is approaching and every SME using AI faces the same question: how do you comply with the EU AI Act without an enterprise-level budget? The compliance tool market has grown rapidly since early 2026. Some tools are free, others cost hundreds per month, and their promises vary as much as their pricing.
This comparison reviews the main solutions accessible to European SMEs as of April 2026, with an honest look at what each does well and where it falls short.
The landscape in April 2026
Before diving into the tools, some context: fewer than 30% of European SMEs have started their AI Act compliance journey (source: Center for Data Innovation). The market is still young, solutions evolve fast, and no single tool covers 100% of the regulation's obligations. Full compliance remains a process that requires human decisions, not just software.
The tools fall into four categories: free diagnostic tools, specialised AI Act SaaS platforms, GDPR platforms adding AI Act features, and enterprise solutions.
Free tools: a good starting point
EU AI Act Compliance Checker (Future of Life Institute)
The FLI's Compliance Checker, available at artificialintelligenceact.eu, is the reference for an initial diagnosis. Free, developed by a recognised organisation, it helps determine whether your AI system falls within the regulation's scope and at what risk level.
Strengths: free, credible, multilingual, regularly updated.
Limitations: the diagnosis stops there. No exportable report, no action checklist, no guidance on next steps. You know you're affected, but you still don't know what to do about it.
Best for: any company wanting a quick initial filter before investing in a paid tool.
Specialised AI Act SaaS platforms
This is the most relevant category for SMEs wanting to go beyond a simple diagnosis.
AiActo.eu
Launched in late 2025, AiActo is probably the most feature-rich platform in pure functionality terms. It offers a glossary of 25 regulatory definitions, document generation (Annex IV, FRIA, GPAI), and a very active SEO blog with over 20 articles.
Strengths: broad feature coverage, regulatory document generation, progressive pricing (free to €199/month), multi-client agency mode.
Limitations: clearly positioned towards technical profiles - lawyers, DPOs, consultants. The regulatory jargon is dense. The interface is only available in French. For an SME owner without a legal background, the learning curve is steep.
Pricing: free (limited) / €49 / €149 / €199 per month.
AIComply (getaicomply.com)
AIComply specifically targets SMBs and highlights a guided 3-question classification wizard. The positioning is close to AiCompliBot, with an emphasis on simplicity.
Strengths: clean interface, quick classification wizard, automatic compliance task generation with references to specific regulation articles, 14-day free trial.
Limitations: English only, EU hosting (Frankfurt) but no French or German version. The product remains young.
Pricing: 14-day free trial, then tiered pricing.
AiCompliBot.eu
This is our tool - full transparency. AiCompliBot was born from a simple observation: European SMEs need an AI Act compliance tool that speaks their language (literally), without unnecessary jargon and without consultant-level budgets.
Strengths: adaptive questionnaire in 5 minutes that classifies your AI systems according to Annex III, AI-powered enrichment (regulatory justification + personalised recommendations via Claude), exportable PDF report, full document generation (Annex IV Technical Documentation, FRIA Art. 27, AI Registry Art. 49), interactive compliance checklist with progress tracking, machine-readable JSON audit export, dashboard with deadline countdown, automatic country detection with adapted national authorities, natively available in French, English and German, 100% free entry (classification + basic report), 100% EU hosting (Supabase Frankfurt + Vercel EU).
Limitations: more recent product than some competitors, no multi-client agency mode.
Pricing: Starter free / paid plans from €29/month.
Best for: SMEs with 10 to 500 employees who want to understand their obligations without hiring a consultant.
GDPR platforms adding AI Act
Several established GDPR platforms have added AI Act modules to their existing offering. The advantage: if you already use one for GDPR, you centralise your compliance. The downside: the AI Act is often treated as a secondary module.
Notable players include Leto.legal (French GDPR platform with AI assistant, pricing on request), Witik.io (multi-regulatory covering GDPR, AI Act, Sapin II, NIS2, targeting mid-size to large companies), and Provacy (automatic AI Act classification, around €100/month).
Enterprise solutions (beyond SME budgets)
For completeness: Vanta, OneTrust and Cleo Labs offer AI Act modules, but at €8,000 to €15,000+ per year minimum. These are solutions for companies with 500+ employees and dedicated compliance teams.
Specialist consulting ranges from €5,000 to €50,000 depending on complexity. It makes sense for complex cases (high-risk systems, medical devices, embedded AI), but is disproportionate for an SME using a chatbot or commercial scoring tool. SaaS tools handle 80% of the groundwork, letting you bring in consultants only for the remaining 20%.
Comparison table
| Criteria | FLI Checker | AiActo | AIComply | AiCompliBot | Leto / Witik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Free | Free (limited) | 14-day trial | Free | On request |
| AI classification | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial |
| Report / action plan | No | Yes | Yes | Yes (PDF) | Yes |
| AI doc generation (Annex IV, FRIA) | No | Yes | No | Yes (3 types) | Partial |
| Interactive compliance checklist | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Machine-readable audit export | No | No | No | Yes (JSON) | No |
| Personalised AI enrichment | No | No | No | Yes (Claude) | No |
| Multilingual FR/EN/DE | Yes | FR only | EN only | Yes | FR only |
| 100% EU hosting | N/A | FR | EU (Frankfurt) | EU (Frankfurt) | FR |
| Target audience | Everyone | Tech / legal | EN SMBs | EU SMEs | Mid-size / large |
How to choose?
Not sure if you're affected? Start with the FLI Compliance Checker - it's free and takes 5 minutes.
A French or German-speaking SME without in-house counsel? Choose a tool that speaks your language and translates regulatory jargon into concrete actions. That's exactly what AiCompliBot offers with its free questionnaire.
A consultant or DPO managing multiple clients? AiActo's multi-client agency mode will suit your needs better.
Already managing GDPR on an existing platform? Check if your tool offers an AI Act module.
The real issue: act before August 2026
Regardless of which tool you choose, the most important thing is to start. Classifying your AI systems is the first step in any compliance journey, and most SMEs haven't done it yet. A 5-minute questionnaire can give you a clear first answer.
Take the free test on AiCompliBot - you'll know within minutes whether your AI systems are affected by the EU AI Act and what your obligations are.