Drata and Secureframe are two of the most widely used compliance automation tools in 2025. Both help companies achieve and maintain certifications such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR—but the way they deliver compliance is very different.
Drata is built for companies that want real-time visibility and strong automation across hundreds of integrations
Secureframe is ideal for teams that want quick setup, intuitive workflows, and guided compliance
Drata wins on automation depth and evidence collection
| Feature | Drata | Secureframe |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Continuous compliance automation and monitoring | Guided compliance management and policy creation |
| Key strength | Automation, integrations, and audit readiness | User-friendly setup, wide framework coverage |
| Frameworks supported | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, CCPA |
| Automation depth | Strong real-time control testing and auto evidence | Partial automation, focus on guided templates |
| Ease of use | Streamlined dashboard for security teams | Intuitive UI with step-by-step compliance guidance |
| Integrations | 375+ pre-built integrations | 200+ integrations, strong SaaS connectivity |
| Risk management | Built-in risk scoring and mapping | Risk visualization with custom treatment workflows |
| Audit readiness | Continuous evidence and auditor collaboration | Guided audit prep and documentation templates |
| Customer support | 24/7 global support, dedicated compliance experts | High-rated support with personalized onboarding |
Drata automates compliance end-to-end. It connects to your cloud and internal systems, continuously collects evidence, runs control tests, and updates your audit dashboard in real time.
Security teams prefer Drata for its automation depth and ability to maintain readiness across frameworks without repeating manual tasks. It is a favorite among scaling SaaS and tech firms with engineering maturity.
Secureframe focuses on simplicity. It offers pre-built frameworks, clear workflows, and policy templates so even first-time compliance teams can move fast.
Secureframe's strength lies in helping small and mid-sized companies get compliant quickly without needing in-house compliance experts.
Choose Drata if your team prioritizes automation and ongoing control testing. Choose Secureframe if you need a fast, guided path to your first certification.
Guided onboarding takes one to three weeks depending on company size and framework scope. Setup requires linking integrations and configuring control tests.
Onboarding is faster for smaller teams, thanks to clear templates, ready policies, and intuitive workflows.
Continuously collects and verifies evidence across 375+ tools. It automatically maps evidence to controls and generates audit-ready documentation.
Automates key evidence tasks but relies more on templates and guided uploads. Automation coverage is moderate compared to Drata's depth.
Drata leads in automation and real-time evidence visibility. Secureframe balances automation with simplicity.
Includes a risk register tied directly to controls. Risks are scored and linked to frameworks, helping teams prioritize mitigations.
Focuses on guided risk visualization and offers pre-built risk libraries with customizable treatment plans.
Both are strong, but Drata integrates risk more closely with automation workflows. Secureframe offers a friendlier experience for less technical users.
Both platforms offer continuous monitoring capabilities, but with different approaches:
Drata provides real-time monitoring with automated control testing across integrated systems
Secureframe offers periodic monitoring with guided workflows for maintaining compliance posture
Provides auditor dashboards for live collaboration. Auditors can view evidence, leave comments, and approve findings within the platform.
Focuses on guided audit preparation, helping teams document evidence manually and providing templates to standardize reporting.
Drata is built for recurring audits. Secureframe is best for teams completing their first one.
Integrates with 375+ systems across cloud, HR, identity, and project tools.
Offers 200+ integrations and connects well with mainstream SaaS tools, though some advanced security tools may require manual uploads.
Users on G2 give Secureframe a 9.5 in support quality, praising responsiveness and clear guidance. Drata maintains a solid 9.3, known for technical competence and detailed responses.
Secureframe delivers stronger personalized support. Drata provides expert-level assistance for technical teams.
Real-time compliance monitoring
375+ integrations with deep automation
Comprehensive control testing and evidence management
Ideal for growing companies managing multiple frameworks
Higher pricing for smaller teams
Simple and fast onboarding with intuitive workflows
Great for startups and first-time compliance teams
Strong customer support and policy templates
Covers multiple frameworks under one guided system
Limited automation for complex infrastructures
Manual evidence uploads required in some cases
Less suitable for enterprise-scale environments
You want real-time automation and continuous monitoring
You manage multiple frameworks across complex environments
Your team prefers technical control over compliance processes
You want a simpler, guided experience for your first certification
You have a small or medium-sized team without a compliance lead
You prioritize strong support and easy-to-follow templates
Drata and Secureframe both make compliance easier but target different needs.
Drata is built for teams that value automation, integrations, and scalability across frameworks
Secureframe is built for speed, simplicity, and guided compliance for smaller organizations
If your company is scaling fast and needs full automation, choose Drata. If you want a simpler, human-guided approach with quick results, choose Secureframe.
If you are a startup planning to get ISO 27001 certified quickly and affordably, Smartly is your best choice.
Smartly automates 70% of ISO 27001 preparation and gets you audit-ready in weeks
You pay one fixed price to get certified, not for add-on services or consultants
Perfect for teams with limited budgets and no in-house compliance expertise
You get certified, not just compliant, helping you close deals and build customer trust faster
For startups that value simplicity, affordability, and speed, Smartly is the fastest path to ISO 27001 certification success.