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Drata alternatives for startups: how to choose
Last checked: 2026-10-16
Drata supports SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001 and PCI DSS and positions itself across startups to enterprise. Our editorial view, which is unverified, is that its positioning has shifted toward enterprise GRC and AI, which may be more than a first-time SOC 2 team needs. unverified See also our Drata alternatives list.
Alternatives
| Platform | Best for (vendor positioning) | Pricing | Audit included? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanta | Teams that want a widely known platform with tiered plans and a built-in auditor network (fit unverified). | Not published. Plans: Essentials, Plus, Professional, Enterprise; custom quote via demo. | Not included per page: offers access to Vanta's auditor network and bring-your-own-auditor; audit fee not stated (unverified). |
| Secureframe | Teams wanting broad framework coverage incl. CMMC, with human compliance support. | Not published on homepage (unverified). | Unverified. |
| Sprinto | Startups on a first certification (Foundation) and teams automating compliance (Growth). | Not published. Two plans (Foundation, Growth) plus add-ons; contact vendor. | Audit management and access to Sprinto's auditor network; audit fee not stated (unverified). Bring-your-own-auditor on Growth. |
| Scytale | Startups and security teams that want a platform bundled with dedicated GRC expert consulting (vendor positioning). | Not published; plan names only: Build (Starter, DFY, Stronger bundles for startups), Scale, Enterprise. Consul | Unverified. Pricing page lists audit management in consulting packages (higher tiers); audit fee not stated. |
| Comp AI | Startups wanting AI-driven automation with live expert Slack support and an open-source stack (vendor positioning). | Not published; exact price quoted on a 20-minute call. Vendor says price depends on frameworks, company size, | Unverified. Pricing page says audit and pen testing needs affect the quote; inclusion not stated. |
| Thoropass | Teams that want platform and auditor from one company, incl. HITRUST and pen testing. | Not published (site has a 'How much does Thoropass cost?' FAQ; answer not retrieved – unverified). | Offers in-house auditors delivering audits via the platform; whether bundled in pricing is unverified. |
Comparisons
What to check before switching or buying
- Pricing: Drata publishes none on its homepage unverified, so compare written quotes.
- Audit model: Drata's audit inclusion is unverified; ask directly.
- Fit: a first SOC 2 may only need Security scope.
Read the Drata review. Related: Vanta alternatives · SOC 2 cost for startups
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