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Comparison Guide 2026

Drata vs Vanta: Which Should You Choose?

Both Drata and Vanta are enterprise compliance platforms with similar pricing ($20-80K/year). Here's how they compare—and why Comp AI might be a better fit.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Drata vs Vanta vs Comp AI

See how the three platforms compare on the features that matter most.

FeatureDrataVantaComp AI
Pricing$10,000 - $18,000/year to $45,000 - $80,000+/year$10,000 - $20,000/year to $50,000 - $100,000+/yearTransparent pricing. Talk to us for a custom quote.
Open SourceNo - ProprietaryNo - ProprietaryYes - 100% open source
FrameworksSOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS + moreSOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS + more8 frameworks: SOC 2 Type I & II, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, +3 more
Audit CostsExtra - $10-30K for SOC 2 auditExtra - $10-30K for SOC 2 auditBundled in - No surprise audit fees
Pen TestExtra - $5-15K additionalExtra - $5-15K additionalBundled in - Included with your plan
Money-Back GuaranteeNoNoYes - 100% money-back guarantee
Vendor Lock-inYes - Proprietary platformYes - Proprietary platformNo - Open source, export anytime
Drata Pricing Summary
Startup$10,000 - $18,000/year
Growth$20,000 - $45,000/year
Enterprise$45,000 - $80,000+/year

Additional costs:

  • + Per additional framework: $3,000 - $10,000
  • + Onboarding packages: $3,000 - $8,000
Vanta Pricing Summary
Startup$10,000 - $20,000/year
Growth$25,000 - $50,000/year
Enterprise$50,000 - $100,000+/year

Additional costs:

  • + Additional frameworks: $5,000 - $15,000 each
  • + Implementation/onboarding fees: $2,000 - $10,000

Why choose between Drata and Vanta?

Comp AI offers everything you need without the enterprise price tag or vendor lock-in.

Audit Costs Bundled

SOC 2 audit included. No $10-30K surprise at audit time.

Pen Test Included

Penetration testing bundled in. Save $5-15K vs competitors.

100% Open Source

Full transparency, no vendor lock-in. Self-host or use our cloud.

Money-Back Guarantee

100% money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied.

Dedicated Support

Private 1:1 success management on Slack.

Fast Onboarding

Get audit-ready in days, not months.

Don't let legacy platforms slow you down.

With Comp AI, compliance gets done in hours, deals get won faster, and your security will be unmatched.