The best Drata alternatives in 2026 are SecureSlate, Vanta, Secureframe, Sprinto, Hyperproof and Optro (formerly AuditBoard). SecureSlate and Sprinto cost far less at list price, Vanta and Secureframe match Drata feature for feature, and Hyperproof and Optro suit larger GRC teams running many frameworks or entities.
This comparison is written by SecureSlate, and we put ourselves first. We tried to earn that spot with numbers you can check: prices come from AWS Marketplace list prices, vendor pricing pages and Vendr purchase data, checked in October 2026. Each vendor, including us, gets a "watch for" section.
The short version
- Drata charges by framework. On AWS Marketplace it lists a $25,000 platform fee plus $7,500 per framework. SOC 2 alone is $32,500 a year; SOC 2, ISO 27001 and HIPAA together is $47,500.
- Its trust center is a real strength. Drata bought SafeBase in February 2025 and built its Trust Center on it. If customer-facing trust is your priority, that counts.
- The audit is extra. Drata does not sell audits. You sign with a firm from its directory or bring your own CPA.
- For multi-framework programs on a budget, SecureSlate starts at $2,688 a year, and higher plans can cover more frameworks and bundle one audit and a pentest.
- For larger GRC teams, Hyperproof (Vendr median $41,400) and Optro (Vendr median $45,947) cost more than Drata but go deeper on risk, audit and multi-entity work.
Drata in 2026: product, price and audit
Drata was founded in 2020 by CEO Adam Markowitz and others. It has raised over $300M, including a $200M Series C at a $2B valuation in December 2022, and now reports 8,000+ customers in 80+ countries and more than $100M in annual recurring revenue. In February 2026 it opened a new headquarters in San Francisco.
It calls itself an "agentic trust management platform." The core is continuous control monitoring and automated evidence collection, with shared controls cross-mapped across 30+ frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, CMMC, DORA and FedRAMP. Around that sit:
- A Trust Center built on SafeBase.
- AI Questionnaire Assistance, plus Agentic TPRM Assessment (generally available) and Agentic Questionnaire Response (beta), announced in March 2026.
- AI agent governance, for discovering AI agents and keeping audit-ready records of them.
- Audit Hub for auditor collaboration and a pre-vetted auditor directory.
How Drata prices
Drata's own pricing page shows Startup, Growth and Enterprise stages, all "Contact Sales." The public list prices are on AWS Marketplace: a $25,000 platform fee, sized for an organization of 100 employees, plus $7,500 for each framework. Frameworks priced this way include SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, CCPA, CMMC, Microsoft SSPA and NIST CSF.
Real contracts are often lower than list. Vendr reports a median annual contract of $25,000 across 235 purchases, a range of $9,415 to $68,250, and about $12,000 to $28,000 for companies under 50 employees. Our Drata pricing guide breaks this down further.
Is the audit included?
No. Audits are contracted directly with audit firms, and Drata's directory states that "Drata is not a party to any client agreement." You can also give any licensed CPA firm read-only access. Budget the audit as a separate line.
What it costs to add frameworks
Most teams do not stop at one framework. A HealthTech company might start with SOC 2, add HIPAA for hospital customers, then ISO 27001 for a European deal. Under Drata's AWS list pricing, each step adds $7,500.
| Frameworks | Drata (AWS list) | SecureSlate (published) | Notes on others |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC 2 only | $32,500 | From $2,688/yr (Starter, 5 users) | Vanta Essentials $14,000 (1–20 employees); Secureframe $15,000 and Sprinto $9,500 (up to 100 employees); all AWS list |
| SOC 2 + ISO 27001 | $40,000 | Higher plans, can include one audit and a pentest; see /pricing | Others quote multi-framework pricing |
| SOC 2 + ISO 27001 + HIPAA | $47,500 | Enterprise (custom) | Hyperproof and Optro quote by proposal |
Two caveats. First, Drata's platform fee covers capacity for 100 employees, so a 15-person team pays for room it does not use yet. Vanta's AWS list prices are for 1–20 employees, and Secureframe's and Sprinto's cover up to 100. Second, list is not what most people pay; Vendr's $25,000 Drata median shows discounts are common. Still, the per-framework model means the bill rises every time your roadmap grows, and that is the most common reason teams price out alternatives.
Why buyers shop around
Drata is a strong product. Teams shop around because of cost and fit as programs grow.
Framework fees stack up. The table above shows how.
The audit is a second contract. A first SOC 2 with Drata means picking a platform and then picking an auditor, each with its own price.
Integrations and configurability. Check that built-in integrations cover your stack, and plan for some manual work where they do not. Test configurability and the auditor experience during evaluation.
Task tracking. Walk through task and remediation tracking in a demo to make sure it fits how your team works.
For a direct feature comparison, see SecureSlate vs Drata.
Drata alternatives compared
| Platform | Best for | Pricing signal | Audit included? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drata (baseline) | Venture-backed SaaS, trust center | $25,000 + $7,500/framework (AWS); Vendr median $25,000 | No |
| SecureSlate | SMBs and HealthTech adding frameworks | From $2,688/yr (Starter) | Available on higher plans, see pricing |
| Vanta | Widest integrations, brand recognition | $14,000–$23,000/yr, 1–20 employees (AWS); Vendr median ~$20,000 | No |
| Secureframe | Expert support, CMMC | From $7,500/yr (site); $15,000 one framework (AWS) | No |
| Sprinto | Low first-framework price | $9,500/yr one framework (AWS); Vendr median $15,000 | No |
| Hyperproof | Mid-market and enterprise GRC | Vendr median $41,400 | No |
| Optro | Enterprise audit, SOX and risk | Vendr median $45,947 (as AuditBoard) | No |
Sources for each figure are listed at the end.
SecureSlate: multi-framework on a small budget
Why it is on the list. SecureSlate is built for SMBs, especially HealthTech teams, that need several frameworks without paying for each one separately. We publish our prices, and higher plans can include the audit.
What stands out
- Shared control mapping across SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, HIPAA, HITRUST, GDPR, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, CMMC, FedRAMP, NIS 2, DORA, the EU AI Act, Cyber Essentials, ISO 9001 and custom frameworks.
- Auto-remediation agents that fix some failing controls in the source system.
- Trust center, security questionnaire automation, vendor risk and access reviews.
- Built-in security tools: DAST surface monitoring, secrets detection, dark web monitoring, code security, open-source license risk and end-of-life software checks.
- Policy library, security awareness training and a device agent.
What it costs. Starter is $2,688 a year for 5 users and one framework. Higher plans add users and frameworks, and can include one framework audit, a penetration test, a dedicated auditor and audit prep; see pricing. Enterprise is custom, with SSO, API access and unlimited users. When Elfie moved off Vanta, it reported about 70% lower platform cost (case study).
Choose it if you expect to run two or more frameworks, have fewer than 50 people, and want the audit in the same contract.
Watch for. We are a younger brand with a smaller integration catalog than Drata or Vanta, a smaller partner ecosystem and less auditor familiarity. Drata's trust center comes from SafeBase, a dedicated trust center company, so it has a longer track record than ours.
Vanta: the biggest catalog
Why it is on the list. Vanta is the category leader and the platform most teams compare Drata against. It claims 16,000+ customers, 35+ frameworks and 400+ integrations.
What stands out
- The largest integration catalog in this list, plus an API and Auditor API.
- The Vanta AI Agent for policy drafting, questionnaire answers and evidence checks.
- Frameworks including HITRUST, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, FedRAMP, CMMC, NIS2, DORA and the EU AI Act.
- An auditor network, or bring your own auditor.
What it costs. No public prices on its site. AWS Marketplace lists Essentials (one framework) at $14,000, Plus at $21,500 and Professional at $23,000 a year for 1–20 employees. The Trust Center is an add-on at $6,000, and questionnaire automation is $10,000. Vendr reports a median of about $20,000.
Choose it if you want the most recognized name and the most connectors, and you are comparing like for like with Drata.
Watch for. Vanta is not a budget move. Add-ons raise the total, the audit is separate, and some connectors need manual upkeep. See our Vanta alternatives guide.
Secureframe: guided help and CMMC
Why it is on the list. Secureframe competes with Drata for the same SMB and mid-market buyer, but leans on human help: more than 30 in-house compliance experts and former auditors. It claims 6,000+ customers.
What stands out
- Expert support alongside automated tests and continuous monitoring.
- Comply AI for remediation and AI questionnaire automation.
- Secureframe Defense for CMMC, with SPRS score tracking, SSP, POA&M and a managed CUI enclave.
- Secureframe itself holds FedRAMP 20x Moderate authorization (June 2026).
- User access reviews (April 2026) and a hosted MCP server (August 2026).
What it costs. Fundamentals starts at $7,500 a year on Secureframe's site, the only published price. AWS Marketplace lists $7,500 for the platform plus $7,500 for the first framework, $15,000 a year, with extra discounts noted for multiple frameworks. Vendr reports a $20,000 median.
Choose it if you want hands-on guidance or you are a defense contractor working toward CMMC.
Watch for. The audit is paid to the auditor. Confirm coverage for niche tools; some, such as Azure DevOps, may not have a native integration. More in our Secureframe alternatives guide.
Sprinto: low entry price
Why it is on the list. Sprinto, founded in 2020 and backed by Accel, has one of the lowest AWS list prices for a first framework among the large vendors. It claims 25+ frameworks automated out of the box and 200+ digitized.
What stands out
- Unified Commitments, which maps frameworks, contracts and policies into a single control set.
- Autonomous agents that refresh evidence and close control gaps.
- Autonomous TPRM for vendor discovery and risk tiering.
- AI governance mapped to ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF and the EU AI Act.
- 300+ integrations and auditor network access on every plan.
What it costs. Plans are "Contact sales." The US AWS listing is $7,500 for the platform (up to 100 employees) plus $2,000 for the first framework, $9,500 a year. Vendr reports a $15,000 median.
Choose it if you want a Drata-style platform at a lower first-framework price.
Watch for. No CPA audit is included. Expect a learning curve, and test integration sync timing during your trial. The price of additional frameworks is not public, so get it in writing.
Hyperproof: GRC for many frameworks
Why it is on the list. Hyperproof is for teams that have outgrown "get SOC 2 done" and now run a full GRC program. It claims 160+ pre-built frameworks with a common control set.
What stands out
- Separate modules for Compliance, Risk, Audit, Trust, Third-Party Risk and Governance.
- Hierarchical Scopes for multi-entity companies (February 2026).
- Hyperproof AI with human-in-the-loop agents (September 2025).
- Hyperproof Gov for CMMC and FedRAMP, with FedRAMP Moderate authorization (March 2026).
- 200+ integrations, and the Expent.ai acquisition (October 2025) for third-party risk.
What it costs. Prices are by proposal. Vendr reports a median of $41,400 a year from 44 purchases, with a range of $22,215 to $70,000.
Choose it if you manage many frameworks or business units and need risk and audit workflows that go past compliance automation.
Watch for. It costs more than Drata at the median, and the audit is separate. Plan for a multi-month implementation and a learning curve. See our Hyperproof alternatives page.
Optro (formerly AuditBoard): enterprise audit and risk
Why it is on the list. AuditBoard renamed itself Optro on March 9, 2026. Owned by private equity firm Hg, which bought it for more than $3B in 2024, it claims over half of the Fortune 500 as customers. Its buyer is usually internal audit or enterprise risk, not a security lead on a first SOC 2.
What stands out
- CrossComply for multi-entity, multi-framework compliance with shared controls and evidence.
- Continuous monitoring templates and automated evidence collection.
- Optro AI for gap assessments and control mapping, plus Autonomous Testing.
- A broad suite: OpsAudit, RiskOversight, TPRM, RegComply, business continuity and AI Governance.
- Configurable reporting and dashboards.
What it costs. Quote-based. Vendr, still listing it as AuditBoard, reports a $45,947 median from 86 purchases and a range of $21,220 to $111,208. Implementation runs 10 to 25% of the annual subscription.
Choose it if you need SOX, internal audit and enterprise risk in the same platform as IT compliance.
Watch for. Plan for a multi-month implementation. It is more than most small companies need. Compare it in SecureSlate vs Drata vs Optro or our Optro alternatives page.
Reasons to stay on Drata
The trust center. SafeBase was a dedicated trust center company before Drata bought it. If sales teams live in your trust portal, Drata's is one of the strongest available.
Framework depth. 30+ prebuilt frameworks, with AWS listing extras such as ISO 27701, NIST 800-53 and FFIEC, plus custom frameworks.
Auditor workflow. Audit Hub and the auditor directory make it straightforward to find a firm that already knows the platform.
AI governance. Agentic TPRM, agentic questionnaire responses and AI agent governance give Drata an edge if you are managing AI agents in production.
If you are happy with the product and your framework count is stable, negotiating your renewal may beat switching. Our Drata review covers the platform in detail.
Choosing by framework roadmap
Count the frameworks you expect to hold in 18 months, then work from there.
One framework, small team. Price matters most. SecureSlate Starter ($2,688 a year) and Sprinto ($9,500 on AWS) are the cheapest starts. The audit is separate on these, though SecureSlate's higher plans can include it.
Two or three frameworks, under 50 people. This is where Drata's $7,500-per-framework model hurts most. SecureSlate starts at $2,688 a year, and higher plans can cover more frameworks and bundle the audit and a pentest. Ask Secureframe and Sprinto for written multi-framework pricing.
Trust center is the priority. Stay on Drata, or compare against Vanta with its Trust Center add-on.
Defense or federal work. Secureframe Defense and Hyperproof Gov are both built for CMMC and FedRAMP.
Many entities, SOX or internal audit. Hyperproof or Optro. Expect higher prices and a multi-month rollout.
Whatever you choose, pilot it with your real cloud and identity accounts before you sign.
Moving off Drata
- Time it to your renewal. Start about 90 days before, and avoid switching mid-audit.
- Export your program. Policies, evidence, risk register, vendor inventory, trust center documents and past reports.
- Map frameworks in order. Move your main framework first, then add the others using shared controls.
- Rebuild the trust center early if customers rely on it, so links in sales threads keep working.
- Reconnect integrations: cloud, identity, HR and code first.
- Brief your auditor and confirm they can work in the new platform.
FAQ
What is the cheapest Drata alternative?
SecureSlate publishes the lowest price here: Starter is $2,688 a year for 5 users and one framework. Among other large vendors, Sprinto lists $9,500 a year on AWS for one framework, and Vanta Essentials lists at $14,000. Drata's own AWS list price is $32,500 for platform plus SOC 2. Audits are separate in most cases.
How much does Drata cost per framework?
On AWS Marketplace, Drata lists a $25,000 platform fee plus $7,500 for each framework, so one framework is $32,500 a year, two is $40,000 and three is $47,500. Vendr's median contract is $25,000, so discounts from list are common. See our Drata pricing guide.
Does Drata include the audit?
No. You contract the audit directly with a firm from Drata's directory, or give your own licensed CPA firm read-only access. Drata is not a party to that agreement. If you want the audit in the same contract, SecureSlate's higher plans can include one framework audit and a pentest; see pricing.
Is Drata worth it for startups?
It can be if you need a strong trust center or plan to sell to enterprises quickly. For an early startup with one framework, the $25,000 platform fee is sized for 100 employees, so you pay for capacity you may not need. Vendr reports $12,000 to $28,000 for companies under 50 employees.
Is Vanta cheaper than Drata?
At list price, usually yes for small teams. Vanta Essentials lists at $14,000 a year for 1–20 employees on AWS, versus $32,500 for Drata platform plus SOC 2. Vendr medians are closer, about $20,000 for Vanta and $25,000 for Drata. Vanta's Trust Center is a $6,000 add-on, so compare full bundles.
Which Drata alternative is best for many frameworks?
For small teams, SecureSlate maps shared controls across many frameworks, and higher plans cover more than one. For larger GRC programs, Hyperproof claims 160+ frameworks and Optro offers CrossComply for multi-entity programs, at Vendr medians of $41,400 and $45,947.
Sources
- Drata pricing page
- Drata on AWS Marketplace
- Drata on Vendr
- Drata auditor directory
- Drata acquires SafeBase, Cooley
- Drata agentic AI announcement
- Drata San Francisco HQ, ChannelLife
- Vanta pricing page
- Vanta on AWS Marketplace
- Vanta on Vendr
- Secureframe pricing
- Secureframe on AWS Marketplace
- Secureframe on Vendr
- Sprinto pricing
- Sprinto on AWS Marketplace
- Sprinto on Vendr
- Hyperproof homepage
- Hyperproof press
- Hyperproof on Vendr
- Optro security compliance management
- AuditBoard now styles itself Optro, Accounting Today
- AuditBoard (Optro) on Vendr
- SecureSlate pricing
Disclaimer (legal note)
SecureSlate is not a law firm, and this article does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Product capabilities, pricing, and integrations change over time, so confirm details with vendors during evaluation. Comparisons reflect common buyer patterns and may not apply to every organization. Pricing was checked in October 2026 and change often.
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