Drata vs Secureframe: SOC 2 Compliance Software Compared (2026)

Drata and Secureframe both pair compliance automation software with access to compliance specialists, which is a common reason buyers compare them directly. Drata, founded in 2020 in San Diego, describes a compliance automation and GRC platform with continuous control monitoring, an audit hub and a trust center acquired through SafeBase in 2025. Secureframe, also founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, offers Comply, Trust and a Defense product for CMMC, supporting 40+ frameworks with in-house compliance experts. Both list startups and mid-market teams as fits; Drata adds enterprise.

Each vendor frames its human support differently. Drata offers Compliance Advisors, in-app chat and self-serve training alongside a CSM. Secureframe pairs a CSM with access to 30+ in-house compliance experts and former auditors. Both list about 300 integrations. Secureframe's standouts center on federal work: Secureframe Defense for CMMC launched in March 2026, and its coverage includes FedRAMP, NIST 800-53 and 800-171 and GovRAMP, plus Trust AI for questionnaires. Drata highlights its SafeBase-powered Trust Center, its Audit Hub auditor workspace, custom frameworks and AI Questionnaire Assistance. Neither performs the audit; Drata works with independent CPA firms through its Audit Alliance, and Secureframe's Audit Partner program connects customers to independent CPA firms.

Both are quote-based, so the figures below are estimates. Third-party purchase data for Drata runs roughly $9.5K to $67K per year, with a median near $25K across 233 purchases. Secureframe publishes tier names (Fundamentals, Complete, Defense) but no prices, and third-party data spans about $7.5K to $80K, commonly $12K to $20K. Each holds 4.7 out of 5 on G2, with Drata at 1,397 reviews and Secureframe at 826.

Organizations with defense or federal requirements may want to examine Secureframe's CMMC and government coverage closely, while those needing custom frameworks or an enterprise-oriented audit workspace may focus on Drata. In demos, ask how expert access is scheduled and which tier covers your frameworks.