Drata review (2026): features, pros and cons, and what to check before you buy
Compliance automation platform (SOC 2, ISO 27001 and more) with a separate third-party risk management module.
Our take for buyers
Drata is a compliance automation platform with a separate third-party risk management module. It lists SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR and Cyber Essentials, plus DORA, FedRAMP, CMMC and ISO 42001. G2 shows 4.7 from 1,329 reviews, but that rating covers the whole compliance product, and vendor risk reviews are a small slice. Its compliance coverage is broad, but the vendor risk module is the part to examine closely.
Shortlist it if you are an SMB or startup pursuing SOC 2 or ISO 27001, or if you already use Drata and want vendor risk in the same system. Skip it if you only need a standalone vendor risk tool. Reviewers mention responsive support and smooth onboarding. Ask which plan includes audit logging and SCIM.
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.
- Best for
- Companies already using Drata for compliance that want vendor risk in the same system.
- Starting price
- Contact sales
- G2 rating
- 4.7 (1,329 reviews)
What is Drata?
Compliance automation platform (SOC 2, ISO 27001 and more) with a separate third-party risk management module. Startups and SMBs already preparing for SOC 2 or ISO 27001 in Drata can handle supplier reviews in that same system. Questionnaires are automated, and vendors get inherent and residual scores. Pricing for the separate TPRM module is by quote, so a standalone buyer should compare dedicated tools. Drata was founded in 2020 and is based in San Diego, US.
Category: Vendor Risk Management Software
Drata key features
| Criterion | 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. |
| Pricing / add-on | Separate TPRM module, quote only. |
Drata plans and pricing
| 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 should shortlist Drata
A strong fit for
- Companies already using Drata for compliance that want vendor risk in the same system.
- Startups and SMBs chasing SOC 2 or ISO 27001.
A weak fit 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.
Security, admin and compliance
Drata publishes SSO in all three compliance tiers and all Trust Center tiers. SCIM is listed for Trust Center Advanced and Enterprise, not Foundation, and compliance SCIM is not stated. Audit logging is listed in product security, but per-plan availability is not stated. Data residency is not stated on the trust center. A DPA is listed under Legal on trust.drata.com. Contract terms are annual but not confirmed by the vendor, so confirm term, renewal and module pricing.
- SAML SSO
- Included in all three Compliance tiers (Foundation, Advanced, Enterprise) and all Trust Center tiers.
- SCIM provisioning
- Trust Center Advanced and Enterprise (not Foundation); Compliance SCIM not stated.
- Audit logs
- Audit Logging listed in product security; per-plan availability not stated.
- Data residency
- Not stated on trust center.
- Public DPA
- Yes, listed under Legal on trust.drata.com (access via Get access step)
Contract and buying terms
- Starting price
- Contact sales.
- Pricing model
- Custom.
- Free plan or trial
- No.
What to test in a Drata demo or trial
If vendor risk is the goal, test the TPRM module specifically, not the compliance product. Run a vendor questionnaire through the automation, and check the agentic scoring, evidence collection and follow-up. Review inherent and residual risk scoring and custom risk rules, and the third-party risk register. Confirm what is in the base tier versus add-ons such as Agentic TPRM Assessment and User Access Review. The Trust Center and AI questionnaire assistance help you answer customers' questionnaires, not assess vendors, so do not count them toward this test.
Questions to ask Drata before you sign
These are the points Drata's public pages leave open. Get the answers in writing before procurement signs off.
- Is there a monthly option, and what are the cancellation and renewal terms?
- What will the price be at renewal, and is the increase capped?
Things to know before a demo
- 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.
Head-to-head comparisons
Drata FAQ
What is Drata used for?
Startups and SMBs already preparing for SOC 2 or ISO 27001 in Drata can handle supplier reviews in that same system. Questionnaires are automated, and vendors get inherent and residual scores. Pricing for the separate TPRM module is by quote, so a standalone buyer should compare dedicated tools. It suits companies already using Drata for compliance that want vendor risk in the same system.
Does Drata support SSO?
Yes. SSO is included in all three compliance tiers, Foundation, Advanced and Enterprise, and in all Trust Center tiers.
Does Drata publish a DPA?
Yes. A DPA is listed under Legal on trust.drata.com, reached through a Get access step.
Who is Drata best for?
Startups and SMBs chasing SOC 2 or ISO 27001, and companies already on Drata that want vendor risk in the same system.
Vendor profile
- 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.
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.