Open source compliance automation with bundled audit and pen test
Custom pricing (audit + pen test included)
Best for: Startups wanting transparency and bundled audit costs
Pros
- 100% open source - no vendor lock-in
- Audit costs bundled in
- Pen test included
- 8 frameworks including ISO 42001
- 100% money-back guarantee
Cons
- Newer platform
- Smaller community (growing)
Market-leading compliance automation platform
$20,000 - $80,000/year
Best for: Enterprise companies with big budgets
Pros
- Largest market share
- Most integrations
- Strong brand recognition
Cons
- Most expensive option
- Audit costs extra ($10-30K)
- Per-framework fees ($5K each)
- Proprietary - vendor lock-in
Compliance automation for growing companies
$15,000 - $70,000/year
Best for: Growing startups with budget
Pros
- User-friendly interface
- Good customer support
- Multiple frameworks
Cons
- Higher price point
- Audit costs extra
- Limited customization
Fast compliance for startups
$10,000 - $40,000/year
Best for: Early-stage startups
Pros
- Quick implementation
- Good for first-time compliance
- Competitive pricing
Cons
- Less mature than leaders
- Fewer integrations
- Audit costs extra
Formerly Laika - compliance for SMBs
$12,000 - $50,000/year
Best for: Small businesses needing guidance
Pros
- Good for small businesses
- Streamlined process
- Audit partnership
Cons
- Less automation
- Smaller integration library
- Brand transition confusion
Compliance automation from India
$8,000 - $30,000/year
Best for: Budget-conscious companies
Pros
- Competitive pricing
- Good support
- Growing feature set
Cons
- Less mature platform
- Fewer US integrations
- Smaller ecosystem
GRC platform for mid-market
$20,000 - $80,000/year
Best for: Mid-market with complex GRC needs
Pros
- Strong GRC capabilities
- Good workflow automation
- Risk management focus
Cons
- Complex setup
- Expensive
- Steeper learning curve
Why Look for Drata Alternatives?
Common reasons companies explore other options
Total Cost of Ownership
Drata's base price is just the start. Implementation ($15-25K), premium support ($8-12K), and audit costs add 20-35% to your total investment.
Framework Pricing
Adding frameworks like ISO 27001 or HIPAA costs $3-5K each. Some alternatives include all frameworks in one price.
Audit Costs
SOC 2 audits cost $10-30K extra with Drata. Some alternatives bundle audit costs into their pricing.
Open Source Options
Proprietary platforms create vendor lock-in. Open source alternatives let you own your compliance data.
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