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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
SaaSpartout Score
7.4
/10
Editorial score from our review methodology — not user ratings.
Drata Pricing
Drata pricing: from $15,000/year. Billing model: Subscription.
Starter Plan
Starting at $15,000/year. Includes up to 5 users, automated evidence collection, pre-built control mappings for SOC 2 and ISO 27001, policy templates, and continuous monitoring. Free trial available.
Growth Plan
Custom pricing. Adds advanced features like custom control frameworks, priority support, and up to 10 users. Contact sales for quote.
Enterprise Plan
Custom pricing. Includes unlimited users, dedicated account manager, custom integrations, and tailored compliance packages. Free trial available for all plans.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Drata cost?
Drata pricing starts at $15,000 per year for the Starter plan. Growth and Enterprise plans have custom pricing. A free trial is available.
Is Drata free?
Drata is not free. It offers a free trial, but paid plans start at $15,000/year.
What compliance frameworks does Drata support?
Drata supports SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR. It maps controls to these standards automatically.
Who is Drata best for?
Drata is best for startups and SMBs pursuing SOC 2, ISO 27001, or HIPAA compliance, especially teams with cloud infrastructure using AWS, GCP, Azure, or GitHub.
What are the top alternatives to Drata?
Top alternatives include Vanta, Secureframe, and Thoropass (formerly Lacework). Each offers similar compliance automation but with different integrations and pricing.
Does Drata integrate with AWS?
Yes, Drata integrates with 75+ SaaS tools including AWS, GCP, Azure, GitHub, and others to pull logs, configurations, and user activity automatically.
