Drata

AI-powered compliance automation platform for continuous security monitoring

Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance drata.com

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Starting Price

From $7,500

About Drata

Drata is an AI-native governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform that automates the entire compliance lifecycle. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Diego, Drata helps organizations achieve and maintain certifications like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR through continuous control monitoring and automated evidence collection.The platform connects to your existing infrastructure and SaaS tools via 200+ native integrations, continuously monitoring security controls and flagging gaps in real time. Drata's AI capabilities include agentic trust management, automated vendor assessments, security questionnaire automation, AI-generated compliance tests for AWS, Azure, and GCP, and intelligent remediation guidance for test failures.With support for 20+ compliance frameworks, a built-in risk management engine with 150+ pre-mapped threat-based risks, and features like Trust Center, Audit Hub, and policy management with multi-level approvals, Drata eliminates the manual grind of compliance so teams can focus on building secure products.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Exceptional automation that dramatically reduces manual compliance work and audit preparation time
Supports 20+ compliance frameworks with cross-mapped controls to avoid duplicate effort
200+ native integrations with cloud providers, SaaS tools, and business applications
AI-powered features including automated vendor assessments and security questionnaire responses
Intuitive interface that simplifies daily compliance management and accountability tracking
Highly rated customer support with responsive CSMs and live chat assistance (4.8/5 on G2)
Continuous monitoring provides real-time visibility into compliance posture rather than point-in-time checks
Built-in risk management with 150+ pre-mapped threat-based risks and auto-generated treatment plans

Cons

Expensive for startups and small businesses, with annual costs starting at \u00247,500 and scaling significantly
Some users report limited integrations with niche or industry-specific tools
Learning curve when initially mapping multiple frameworks and configuring controls
Pricing lacks transparency — requires contacting sales for a quote
Renewal pricing can increase substantially as teams and compliance scope grow
UI navigation can feel unclear when distinguishing mandatory versus optional controls
Does not include the cost of the actual audit — third-party auditor fees are separate (\u00245,000-\u002450,000+)

Key Features

Continuous Control Monitoring

Automatically monitors security controls across your infrastructure 24/7, detecting misconfigurations and compliance gaps in real time with instant alerts.

Automated Evidence Collection

Collects and organizes audit evidence automatically from 200+ integrated tools, eliminating manual screenshot gathering and spreadsheet tracking.

Multi-Framework Support

Supports 20+ compliance frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, CCPA, CMMC, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, and custom frameworks with cross-mapped controls.

AI-Powered Trust Management

Agentic AI that automates vendor assessments, answers security questionnaires, explains test failures, and generates compliance tests for cloud environments.

Risk Management

Built-in risk assessment engine with a library of 150+ pre-mapped, threat-based risks, automatic risk scoring, and treatment plan generation.

Trust Center

Public-facing trust portal that showcases your security posture to prospects and customers, with AI-powered search to answer trust-related questions.

Audit Hub

Centralized workspace for managing audits, sharing evidence with auditors, and tracking audit progress with streamlined collaboration tools.

Policy Management

Create, distribute, and track security policies with multi-level sequential approvals, logic-based rules, and full audit trails.

Vendor Risk Management

AI-driven vendor assessment workflows that retrieve vendor documents, evaluate them against centralized criteria, and generate follow-up questions automatically.

200+ Native Integrations

Connects with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), identity providers, HR systems, developer tools, and business applications for comprehensive compliance coverage.

Pricing

Foundation

From $7,500/year

Single compliance framework (SOC 2 or ISO 27001)
Continuous control monitoring
Automated evidence collection
Core integrations
Policy management
Employee onboarding workflows
Compliance dashboard

Advanced

From $15,000/year

Multiple compliance frameworks
Advanced integrations
Risk management module
Custom controls and tests
Audit Hub access
Priority customer support
Advanced reporting and analytics

Enterprise

Custom/year

All supported frameworks (20+)
AI-powered trust management
Trust Center
Vendor Risk Management Pro
Custom framework support
Dedicated customer success manager
SSO and advanced security controls
API access and custom integrations

Best For

SOC 2 Compliance for SaaS Companies

Fast-growing SaaS startups use Drata to achieve SOC 2 Type II certification quickly, automating evidence collection and control monitoring to close enterprise deals that require compliance proof.

Multi-Framework Compliance Management

Organizations subject to multiple regulations (SOC 2 + HIPAA + GDPR) use Drata's cross-mapped controls to manage all frameworks simultaneously without duplicating effort.

Continuous Audit Readiness

Security teams leverage continuous monitoring to maintain always-on audit readiness, eliminating the traditional last-minute scramble before annual audits.

Vendor Risk Assessment

Procurement and security teams use AI-driven vendor assessments to evaluate third-party vendors against centralized security criteria automatically.

Enterprise Trust and Transparency

Companies use Drata's Trust Center to proactively showcase their security posture to prospects, reducing friction in the sales cycle and accelerating deal closure.