Drata alternatives for ISO 27001 (2026)
The highest-scoring alternatives to Drata on our ISO 27001 weights are Scytale (7.50) and Secureframe (7.38). Drata itself ranks No. 5 of 6 at 6.15. For Australian buyers, only Vanta publishes an Essential Eight product page; ask each vendor directly if you need Essential Eight mapping.
Why do buyers look for Drata alternatives?
These are published facts from Drata's own pages, not complaints.
- Drata publishes no prices.
Source: Drata plans · Read 29 Sep 2026
- Its Foundation plan is limited to companies of up to 50 FTEs and one pre-mapped framework.
Source: Drata plans · Read 29 Sep 2026
- It describes integrations with hundreds of tools but publishes no count.
Source: Drata integrations · Read 29 Sep 2026
- Services, including auditors and vCISOs, come through partners.
Source: Drata partners · Read 29 Sep 2026
Which Drata alternatives score highest?
Scytale
Top pick for expert-led ISO 27001 certificationISO total 7.50 · Publishes an Essential Eight page: No
Scores higher than Drata on:
- ISO 27001 and ISMS workflow coverage: 7.5 vs 6.5
- Certification path and auditor access: 9.0 vs 7.0
- Expert guidance model: 9.5 vs 6.0
- Cross-mapping and framework breadth: 8.0 vs 6.5
Drata scores higher on:
- Pricing transparency: 4.5 vs 4.0
Secureframe
Best for published entry pricingISO total 7.38 · Publishes an Essential Eight page: No
Scores higher than Drata on:
- ISO 27001 and ISMS workflow coverage: 8.5 vs 6.5
- Certification path and auditor access: 7.5 vs 7.0
- Integrations (published count): 8.0 vs 6.0
- Pricing transparency: 8.0 vs 4.5
Drata scores higher on:
- Cross-mapping and framework breadth: 6.5 vs 6.0
Vanta
Top pick for Essential Eight alongside ISO 27001ISO total 7.24 · Publishes an Essential Eight page: Yes
Scores higher than Drata on:
- ISO 27001 and ISMS workflow coverage: 8.0 vs 6.5
- Certification path and auditor access: 8.0 vs 7.0
- Expert guidance model: 6.5 vs 6.0
- Cross-mapping and framework breadth: 7.0 vs 6.5
- Integrations (published count): 9.0 vs 6.0
Drata scores higher on:
- No criterion
Sprinto
Best for framework breadthISO total 6.98 · Publishes an Essential Eight page: No
Scores higher than Drata on:
- ISO 27001 and ISMS workflow coverage: 7.0 vs 6.5
- Certification path and auditor access: 8.0 vs 7.0
- Cross-mapping and framework breadth: 9.0 vs 6.5
- Integrations (published count): 8.0 vs 6.0
Drata scores higher on:
- Expert guidance model: 6.0 vs 5.5
Scrut
Best for agent-based ISMS tasksISO total 5.69 · Publishes an Essential Eight page: No
Scores higher than Drata on:
- ISO 27001 and ISMS workflow coverage: 7.0 vs 6.5
- Cross-mapping and framework breadth: 7.5 vs 6.5
- Integrations (published count): 6.5 vs 6.0
Drata scores higher on:
- Certification path and auditor access: 7.0 vs 5.0
- Pricing transparency: 4.5 vs 1.5
Where is Drata still stronger?
Drata does not lead any single criterion in this lineup; its closest strengths are certification path and auditor access and ISO 27001 and ISMS workflow coverage.
When should you stay with Drata?
Stay with Drata if you are under 50 FTEs, need one framework such as ISO 27001 now, and value published plan limits. Its Foundation plan is built for that start, with add-ons for further frameworks later.
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Drata?
On our ISO 27001 weights, Scytale scores highest among the alternatives at 7.50, ahead of Secureframe (7.38).
Is there a Drata alternative with published pricing?
Secureframe publishes a starting price: Fundamentals starts at $7,500 a year for one framework. The other vendors here quote after a call.
Which Drata alternative supports the Essential Eight?
Vanta is the only vendor here with a published Essential Eight product page.