What does Drata actually do?
Compliance automation and GRC platform with 30+ pre-built frameworks, including ISO 42001, the NIST AI RMF and AIUC-1
How to evaluate Drata
Compliance automation and GRC platform with 30+ pre-built frameworks, including ISO 42001, the NIST AI RMF and AIUC-1
Last updated October 16, 2026 · Every fact traceable to a public source
Drata — Compliance automation and GRC platform with 30+ pre-built frameworks, including ISO 42001, the NIST AI RMF and AIUC-1. This page distills the key evaluation questions for procurement teams considering Drata. Every data point links back to a public source on the vendor profile.
Which frameworks does Drata cover?
Drata references coverage of ISO/IEC 42001, NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR Art. 22 in their own materials. Every claim links to a public source on the vendor page.
How is Drata priced?
Pricing model: tiered. GRC plans (Foundation, Advanced, Enterprise) and Assurance plans (Trust Center and questionnaires) are quoted; drata.com shows no prices. Its AWS Marketplace listing charges a $25,000 platform fee for a 100-FTE organization plus $7,500 per framework, for a 12-month contract.
What should I check before buying?
Verify these six things: (1) which frameworks the vendor covers end-to-end (not just references), (2) accredited certifications (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO/IEC 42001), (3) data-residency options, (4) model coverage (proprietary models, open-source models, third-party APIs), (5) red-teaming depth, and (6) customer-reference calls. Every claim on Drata's profile on this site is linked to a public source.
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