Drata review (2026): features, pros and cons, pricing
Compliance automation platform (SOC 2, ISO 27001 and more) with a separate third-party risk management module.
Verdict at a glance
Drata is a compliance automation platform for SOC 2, ISO 27001 and more, with a separate third-party risk module. It stands out for agentic evidence collection and risk scoring, useful for startups and SMBs already on Drata.
Pros
- Support is responsive.
- Onboarding and guided setup are smooth.
Cons
- Not confirmed by the vendor from sources; check G2 cons for pricing and integration gaps.
What is Drata?
Compliance automation platform (SOC 2, ISO 27001 and more) with a separate third-party risk management module. It is built for companies already using Drata for compliance that want vendor risk in the same system and startups and SMBs chasing SOC 2 or ISO 27001. Drata was founded in 2020 and is based in San Diego, US.
Category: Vendor Risk Management Software
Drata key features
| Feature | What we found |
|---|---|
| Questionnaires / assessments | Vendor questionnaire automation. |
| Evidence review (AI) | Agentic scoring, evidence collection and follow-up (vendor description) |
| Vendor tiering | Inherent and residual risk scoring, custom risk rules. |
| Framework coverage | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, Cyber Essentials; also DORA, FedRAMP, CMMC, ISO 42001 listed. |
| Remediation workflow | Third-party risk register, audit package sync. |
Drata pricing
Drata does not publish prices. Compliance Foundation covers up to 50 FTEs and one pre-mapped framework. Compliance Advanced allows any available framework and custom tests. Compliance Enterprise adds Risk Management Pro and User Access Review. The bill grows with company size, the number of frameworks and the modules you add. Listed add-ons include additional frameworks, User Access Review, Risk Management Pro, workspaces and custom frameworks, and Agentic TPRM Assessment. Third-party risk management is its own module sold by quote. Contract terms are annual per the vendor, and renewal terms are not published.
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Foundation | Contact sales | per year | Up to 50 FTEs, one pre-mapped framework |
| Compliance Advanced | Contact sales | Any available framework, custom tests | |
| Compliance Enterprise | Contact sales | Adds Risk Management Pro, User Access Review; Agentic TPRM Assessment is an add-on |
TPRM is a separate module; the Enterprise compliance tier lists Agentic TPRM Assessment as an add-on.
Who Drata is best for
Best for
- Companies already using Drata for compliance that want vendor risk in the same system.
- Startups and SMBs chasing SOC 2 or ISO 27001.
Not ideal for
- Buyers who only need a standalone vendor risk tool.
- Teams wanting transparent pricing.
Drata alternatives
VantaCompanies already buying Vanta for SOC 2 or ISO 27001 that want vendor review in the same tool.
SecureframeStartups and mid-size companies already buying a compliance automation platform that want vendor risk in the same tool.
OneTrustEnterprises that already use OneTrust for privacy or GRC and want vendor risk on the same platform.
WhisticSecurity and GRC teams that run questionnaire-based vendor assessments.
PanoraysSecurity teams monitoring a vendor base with outside-in cyber scoring.
BitsightTeams that want outside-in security ratings to monitor many vendors continuously.
What Drata really costs
Drata publishes no price list, so the real cost depends on the quote. Use the questions below to turn a sales conversation into a number you can compare.
Add-ons and extras to budget for
- Additional Frameworks.
- User Access Review (add-on on Foundation/Advanced per plan list; comparison table says Enterprise only)
- Risk Management Pro (Advanced)
- Workspaces and Custom Frameworks (Advanced/Enterprise)
- Agentic TPRM Assessment (Enterprise)
Questions to ask about price
- What is the price per user or per unit, and what is the pricing basis (seats, employees, usage)?
- Is there a minimum number of seats or a minimum annual spend?
- What is the discount for annual billing, and can we start monthly?
- How much can the price rise at renewal, and is the increase capped in the contract?
- Are there one-time costs for implementation, onboarding or data migration?
Is Drata worth the price?
Drata is good value for startups and SMBs chasing SOC 2 or ISO 27001, and for companies that already use it and want vendor risk in the same system. It gets expensive when you add frameworks, access reviews and TPRM on top of the base tier. It is a poor fit for buyers who only need a standalone vendor risk tool or want transparent pricing.
Worth it if
- Companies already using Drata for compliance that want vendor risk in the same system.
- Startups and SMBs chasing SOC 2 or ISO 27001.
Look elsewhere if
- Buyers who only need a standalone vendor risk tool.
- Teams wanting transparent pricing.
Pricing details most reviews leave out
- TPRM is sold as its own module, and Agentic TPRM Assessment is an add-on even on the Enterprise compliance plan.
- Foundation compliance tier caps at 50 FTEs and one pre-mapped framework.
- Drata's rating is for the whole compliance product; vendor risk reviews are a small slice.
- Trust Center and AI questionnaire assistance (up to 100 questionnaires on Foundation) are for answering customers' questionnaires, not assessing vendors.
Drata compared
Our verdict on Drata
Drata is a compliance automation platform for SOC 2, ISO 27001 and other frameworks, with third-party risk management sold as a separate module. Pricing is quote only, with no public prices, so you cannot estimate cost from the website. That framing matters if your real need is vendor risk, because it is priced as an extra module and not as part of the base.
Three compliance tiers exist: Foundation for up to 50 FTEs and one pre-mapped framework, Advanced for any available framework with custom tests, and Enterprise, which adds Risk Management Pro and User Access Review. Even on Enterprise, Agentic TPRM Assessment is an add-on, so the full price depends on which pieces you need.
Drata FAQ
What is Drata used for?
Drata is a compliance automation platform for SOC 2, ISO 27001 and more, with a separate third-party risk module. It stands out for agentic evidence collection and risk scoring, useful for startups and SMBs already on Drata. It suits companies already using Drata for compliance that want vendor risk in the same system.
How much does Drata cost?
Drata does not publish prices. All three compliance tiers are contact sales, and TPRM is a separate quoted module.
Is third-party risk management included in Drata?
No. TPRM is a separate module, and Agentic TPRM Assessment is an add-on even on the Enterprise compliance tier.
What does the Foundation tier cover?
Foundation covers up to 50 FTEs and one pre-mapped framework. Any available framework and custom tests need Advanced.
About Drata
- Founded
- 2020.
- Headquarters
- San Diego, US.
- Employees
- About 556 (UnifyGTM, Apr 2026); other estimates 645 to 995.
- Funding or owner
- $200M Series C (Dec 2022); total reported around $328M.
Listed in: Vendor Risk Management Software
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Drata's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.