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VantaMost similar to Drata in what it does, its category and its price.
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ProboHas a free plan, rated 3.9 out of 5. Drata has none.
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CraniumFrom $50/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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SecureframeRated 4.1 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for Drata.
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At a glance
Green means better than Drata, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 DrataBaseline | 4.3 | Not listed | No | Built for scaling teams managing several compliance frameworks at once | |
| Vanta | 4.4+0.1 | $833/mo | No | 400+ integrations pull audit evidence automatically, built for a first SOC 2 fast | vs Drata |
| Secureframe | 4.1−0.2 | $583.33/mo | No | Compliance automation starting around $7,500 a year, scaling to enterprise contracts | vs Drata |
 Sprinto | 4.1−0.2 | Not listed | No | Autonomous compliance platform from founders who built and sold a recruiting startup before pivoting to GRC | vs Drata |
 Scytale | 4.0−0.3 | $625/mo | No | AI GRC platform paired with human compliance experts, supporting over 80 security and privacy frameworks | vs Drata |
| Probo | 3.9−0.4 | Free | YesDrata has none | Compliance handled end to end by dedicated officers, with a free, self-hostable open option | vs Drata |
 Vendict | 4.0−0.3 | Not listed | No | Answers security questionnaires and runs vendor risk across 40-plus frameworks. | vs Drata |
| Cranium | 4.0−0.3 | $50/mo | No | Cranium maps and monitors an organization's AI systems for security, governance, and compliance risk across the model lifecycle. | vs Drata |
 Normain | 3.9−0.4 | Not listed | No | Extractional AI platform that turns complex documents into audit-ready structured data. | vs Drata |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Drata.
Vanta
4.4$833/mo
vs Drata+0.1
400+ integrations pull audit evidence automatically, built for a first SOC 2 fast.
- 400+ integrations automatically pull audit evidence from existing systems
- Agentic Trust Platform extends automation into ongoing monitoring
- Supports SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other major compliance frameworks
Massive integration library reduces manual evidence-gathering work
Entry pricing still runs into five figures annually even for small teams
Secureframe
4.1$583.33/mo
vs Drata−0.2
Compliance automation starting around $7,500 a year, scaling to enterprise contracts.
- Automates evidence collection for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and similar frameworks
- Continuous monitoring connects directly to existing cloud, HR, and identity systems
- Pricing starts around $7,500 a year with tiers scaling to enterprise
Removes manual evidence-collection work through continuous system monitoring
Enterprise-tier pricing can reach $60,000 to $100,000-plus a year at scale
Sprinto
4.1Not listed
vs Drata−0.2
Autonomous compliance platform from founders who built and sold a recruiting startup before pivoting to GRC.
- Automated evidence collection connected directly to cloud infrastructure and internal tools
- Continuous, real-time compliance monitoring instead of point-in-time audit prep
- Supports SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and other common frameworks
Continuous monitoring catches compliance drift before it becomes an audit problem
Pricing isn't published, requiring a sales call before knowing the real cost
Scytale
4.0$625/mo
vs Drata−0.3
AI GRC platform paired with human compliance experts, supporting over 80 security and privacy frameworks.
- Supports 80-plus security, privacy, and AI-governance compliance frameworks
- AI-powered evidence collection paired with human compliance experts
- 2026 G2 Best Software Award winner in the GRC category
Human expert access fills the judgment gap pure-automation GRC tools leave open
Base pricing at $7,500 and up puts it above budget for very early-stage startups
Probo
3.9Free
vs Drata−0.4Free plan
Compliance handled end to end by dedicated officers, with a free, self-hostable open option.
- Dedicated compliance officers manage the program end to end for managed customers
- Free, self-hostable version deployable via Docker Compose
- Supports SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, FERPA, and more
Self-hostable free option is genuinely rare among GRC platforms
Self-hosted version requires real infrastructure and Docker expertise to run
Vendict
4.0Not listed
vs Drata−0.3
Answers security questionnaires and runs vendor risk across 40-plus frameworks.
- Security questionnaire and RFP automation
- Managed third-party risk assessment
- Self-assessment across 40-plus frameworks
Handles inbound and outbound review from the same evidence
No published pricing
Cranium
4.0$50/mo
vs Drata−0.3
Cranium maps and monitors an organization's AI systems for security, governance, and compliance risk across the model lifecycle.
- Mapping and inventory of an organization's full AI and ML environment
- Continuous monitoring against adversarial threats to deployed models
- Combined AI security, governance, risk, and compliance in one platform
Incubated inside KPMG with institutional backing lends enterprise credibility
Enterprise pricing is not disclosed, budgeting requires a sales conversation
Normain
3.9Not listed
vs Drata−0.4
Extractional AI platform that turns complex documents into audit-ready structured data.
- Structured output (JSON, tables, fields) instead of free-text document summaries
- Citation-linked extraction traceable back to the source page or paragraph
- Built for governance, risk, audit, compliance, and due diligence workflows
Citation-linked extraction makes output easier to verify than a plain AI summary
No published pricing means every deal starts with a sales conversation
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Drata free?
Drata does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to Drata?
Probo is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.9 out of 5).
What is the cheapest alternative to Drata?
Among paid plans, Cranium has the lowest starting price (from $50/mo). If you need it free, start with Probo.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.