Drata vs Vanta

Drata is a compliance automation platform that continuously monitors security controls, automates evidence collection, and supports multiple frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, and ISO 42001 for AI management systems. It differentiates through AI-powered features like policy-to-control mapping, questionnaire automation, and risk workflows, targeting enterprises needing scalable GRC to accelerate audits, manage vendor risks, and demonstrate trust. Typical buyers are security and compliance teams in SaaS, tech, and regulated sectors; recent developments include opening a San Francisco HQ and SafeBase acquisition for enhanced trust centers.

Vanta is an AI-powered trust management and compliance automation platform supporting 35+ leading frameworks across information security, data privacy, and AI governance. Founded in 2018, it helps organizations automate evidence collection, manage vendor risk, and continuously monitor controls—from first SOC 2 audit to enterprise-scale GRC programs. The platform includes a dedicated EU AI Act product with 150+ pre-built controls, risk assessment automation, ISO 42001 support, and cross-framework control mapping.