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Vanta vs Drata
Last checked: 2026-10-16
Side-by-side facts for Vanta and Drata, drawn from each vendor's own site. We don't declare a winner; the right pick depends on your frameworks, budget and auditor preference.
| Vanta | Drata | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Teams that want a widely known platform with tiered plans and a built-in auditor network (fit unverified). | Startups through enterprise wanting multi-framework mapping and AI features (vendor positioning). |
| Frameworks | SOC 2 (unverified list; see vendor site); Multiple frameworks – full list not confirmed on pricing page | SOC 2; ISO 27001; ISO 42001; PCI DSS |
| Pricing | Not published. Plans: Essentials, Plus, Professional, Enterprise; custom quote via demo. | Not published on homepage (unverified). Third-party listings claim figures; not confirmed. unverified |
| Integrations | Integration count not stated in fetched page (unverified). | 'Hundreds of tools' per vendor homepage (exact count unverified). |
| Audit included? | Not included per page: offers access to Vanta's auditor network and bring-your-own-auditor; audit fee not stated (unverified). | Unverified – not stated on homepage. |
Vanta: pros & cons
- Four named plan tiers (Essentials, Plus, Professional, Enterprise)
- Trust Center and Auditor API listed on the entry plan
- AI questionnaire automation: 25/year on Plus, 144/year on Professional
- Access to auditor network and bring-your-own-auditor option
- No public prices; demo required for a quote
- Essentials covers one compliance framework only
- Advanced features (risk management, advanced Trust Center) sit in higher tiers
Drata: pros & cons
- Cross-framework control mapping ('map once, reuse')
- Trust Center and AI questionnaire automation
- Third-party risk management features
- Stage-based positioning: startup, growth, enterprise
- No pricing visible on homepage
- Positioning has shifted to enterprise GRC/AI; may be more than a first-time SOC 2 team needs (editorial, unverified)
How to choose
- Ask both vendors for a written quote for your headcount and frameworks; neither publishes full prices on the pages we checked.
- Confirm whether the audit fee is included or separate.
- Check integrations against your actual stack (cloud, identity, HR, ticketing).