Head to head · Reviewed 2026-09-29
Drata vs Vanta: which AI compliance platform does more of the work?
By the Signal Desk, AI Compliance Compare · Reviewed 2026-09-29
Who wins each criterion?
| Criterion (weight) | Drata | Vanta | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI agent coverage (18) | 6.5Agentic platform with AI questionnaire assistance and agentic TPRM on Enterprise; fewer task details published. | (highest in row)8.5Vanta AI Agent drafts policies, suggests questionnaire answers, monitors vendor risk and writes remediation snippets. | Vanta |
| Human expert involvement (16) | 5.0Services through 1300+ partners, including vCISO partners. | (highest in row)5.5Expert help comes through partners (vCISOs, MSPs, MSSPs); Essentials lists access to expert partners. | Vanta |
| Multi-framework depth (16) | 6.530+ pre-built frameworks plus custom; Foundation limited to one pre-mapped framework. | (highest in row)7.035+ frameworks plus custom frameworks. | Vanta |
| Audit path clarity (10) | 6.0Auditors are part of the partner network; the audit process itself is not described in detail. | (highest in row)8.5Audit product and an auditor network; states 26k audits with AICPA-peer reviewed auditors. | Vanta |
| Integrations (published count) (12) | 6.0Hundreds of tools stated; no count published. | (highest in row)9.0400+ tools. | Vanta |
| Openness (8) | (tied highest)3.0No public source code. | (tied highest)3.0No public source code. | Tie |
| Pricing transparency (10) | (highest in row)5.5Plan limits published (up to 50 FTEs, one framework from a named list); no prices. | 5.0Four named plans with inclusions, including 25 and 144 questionnaires per year; no prices. | Drata |
| Maturity (10) | 8.08,500+ customers and 1300+ partners stated. | (highest in row)9.016,000+ customers stated, the largest here, with a broad product set. | Vanta |
| Weighted total | 5.92 | (highest in row)7.10 | Vanta |
Who does the work: Drata or Vanta?
Drata
AI: 2 · Human: 1 · Both: 0 · Coming soon: 0 · Not described: 2
Support channel: 1300+ partners incl. vCISOs
Vanta
AI: 4 · Human: 1 · Both: 0 · Coming soon: 0 · Not described: 0
Support channel: Partners (vCISOs, MSPs, MSSPs)
| Task | Drata | Vanta |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence collection | AI agentsPre-built integrations on the Foundation plan. | AI agentsAutomated evidence on every plan. |
| Policies | Not describedNot described on the pages reviewed. | AI agentsVanta AI Agent drafts policies. |
| Security questionnaires | AI agentsAI Questionnaire Assistance. | AI agentsAI answer suggestions; Questionnaire Automation on Plus and above. |
| Audit management | Human expertsAuditors in the partner network. | Human expertsAuditor network; Audit product. |
| Remediation | Not describedNot described on the pages reviewed. | AI agentsRemediation snippets in Terraform, AWS CLI, CloudFormation. |
Support channel: Drata: 1300+ partners incl. vCISOs · Vanta: Partners (vCISOs, MSPs, MSSPs)
How do they handle a second and third framework?
| Drata | Vanta | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry plan | Compliance Automation Foundation | Essentials |
| Entry scope | 1 pre-mapped framework (SOC 2, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, HIPAA or GDPR), up to 50 FTEs | One framework |
| Adding more | Additional frameworks as add-ons; GRC Advanced allows any framework | Higher plans (Plus, Professional, Enterprise); custom frameworks available |
| Cross-mapping | Not stated on pages reviewed | Not stated on pages reviewed |
| Stated total | 30+ | 35+ |
Drata names 14 of the 20 frameworks we track on its pages.
Vanta names 16 of the 20 frameworks we track on its pages.
Named by Drata but not Vanta: CCPA, Cyber Essentials.
Named by Vanta but not Drata: EU AI Act, NIST CSF 2.0, Essential Eight, CPS 234.
Source: Drata: plans, Drata: frameworks, Vanta: pricing, Vanta: additional frameworks · Read 2026-09-29
What do Drata and Vanta publish about pricing?
Drata
Price: Not published
No prices published. Drata asks buyers to get personalized pricing; plan limits are published.
Plans: Compliance Automation Foundation, GRC Advanced, GRC Enterprise, Assurance platform (separate)
Vanta
Price: Not published
No prices published. Vanta asks buyers to request a demo for personalized pricing.
Plans: Essentials, Plus, Professional (marked Most popular), Enterprise
Which numbers do they state?
| Drata | Vanta | |
|---|---|---|
| Customers | 8,500+ global customers (as stated by the vendor) | 16,000+ customers (homepage) (as stated by the vendor) |
| Frameworks | 30+ pre-built frameworks, plus custom (as stated by the vendor) | 35+ compliance frameworks, plus custom frameworks (as stated by the vendor) |
| Integrations | Hundreds of tools (no count published on its integrations page) (as stated by the vendor) | 400+ tools (pulls data automatically, per its site navigation) (as stated by the vendor) |
Should you choose Drata or Vanta?
Choose Drata if:
- you want more plan detail before a sales call
- you want to inspect how the product works
- Clearest published plan limits in this line-up (50 FTEs, one framework from a named list on Foundation).
Choose Vanta if:
- you want AI agents to take on more of the task work
- you need a larger published integration count
- Broadest AI agent task list on its public pages, including remediation code snippets.
Questions buyers ask
Is Drata or Vanta better?
On our default weights Vanta scores 7.10 to 5.92. Drata wins 1 criteria and Vanta wins 6. Change the weights in the stack builder if your priorities differ.
Which has more integrations, Drata or Vanta?
Drata states Hundreds of tools (no count published on its integrations page). Vanta states 400+ tools (pulls data automatically, per its site navigation).
Do Drata and Vanta publish prices?
No. Drata: No prices published. Drata asks buyers to get personalized pricing; plan limits are published. Vanta: No prices published. Vanta asks buyers to request a demo for personalized pricing.
Where next?
Keep reading
- Drata profile
Scores, work split, frameworks and pricing facts.
- Vanta profile
Scores, work split, frameworks and pricing facts.
- The ranking
Six platforms, eight weighted criteria, every score with a reason.
- Agents vs humans
Task-by-task work split across evidence, policies, questionnaires and audit.
- How we score
Method, weights and limitations.