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About Drata
What is Drata?
Drata is a compliance automation platform that connects to your cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure, GitHub, etc.) and automatically collects evidence for security frameworks. It maps controls to standards, runs continuous tests, and generates audit-ready reports — eliminating manual spreadsheets.
Who needs Drata?
It is built for startups pursuing SOC 2 certification, companies needing ISO 27001 or HIPAA compliance, and any team tired of manual evidence collection. Drata is not designed for small businesses with fewer than 10 employees or those without cloud-based infrastructure.
Key use cases
Examples include a 20-person B2B SaaS company achieving SOC 2 Type II in weeks, or a growing fintech automating ISO 27001 control tests across 75+ integrations. Drata alerts you on failures and suggests fixes, while auditors get a pre-organized evidence dashboard.
Key features
- Automated evidence collection — Pulls logs and configurations from 75+ integrations
- Control mapping — Maps your infrastructure to SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR
- Continuous monitoring — Runs tests daily, alerts on failures
- Audit-ready reports — Generates pre-organized evidence packages
- Policy templates — Pre-written policies for common standards
- User access reviews — Automated review cycles for access control
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Drata Pricing
Drata pricing: from $15,000/year. Billing model: Subscription.
Core Plan
from $15,000/year — includes automated evidence collection, control mapping for up to 2 frameworks, continuous monitoring, audit-ready reports, policy templates, and user access reviews. Pricing is annual and based on company size and integration count.
Drata offers a free demo; no free trial is currently listed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Drata cost?
Drata pricing starts from $15,000/year for the Core plan. Exact pricing depends on your company size and number of integrations.
Is Drata free?
Drata does not offer a free plan or free trial, but you can book a free demo to see the platform in action.
What is Drata used for?
Drata automates compliance for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR by continuously monitoring your cloud infrastructure and collecting evidence for audits.
Who is Drata best for?
Drata is best for startups and growing companies (10+ employees) that need to achieve or maintain SOC 2, ISO 27001, or HIPAA compliance using cloud services like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
What are the top alternatives to Drata?
Top Drata alternatives include Vanta, Secureframe, and Thoropass (formerly Laika). These platforms also offer compliance automation for SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
Does Drata support SOC 2 Type II?
Yes, Drata supports both SOC 2 Type I and Type II, as well as ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR, with continuous monitoring and audit-ready evidence collection.
