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Updated 13th October 2025
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Vp, Software Development
<50M USD, Insurance (except health)FAVORABLE
“SOC 2 Compliance Made Possible with Drata”
Drata is an exceptional tool in all aspects. Our organization that did not have a robust info sec program before using Drata and we were looking to get SOC 2 compliance. Drata was extremely helpful with this by essentially laying out all of the steps required in order to achieve SOC 2 compliance. They give you info sec policy templates, a ton of controls that can be customized, the ability to upload and attach evidence to controls, etc. I don't know how we would've achieved SOC 2 compliance without a tool such as Drata.
Chief Executive Officer
<50M USD, Services (non-Government)CRITICAL
“Significant internal costs uncovered after starting the Drata subscription”
We signed up for Drata expecting the software subscription cost to be the primary investment required to achieve SOC 2 compliance. What was not clearly communicated during the sales process was the substantial additional internal cost and effort needed before an audit is even possible.
Beyond the Drata subscription itself, we discovered that SOC 2 readiness required significant investments in device management, employee endpoint controls, access management systems, IT administration, security tooling, policy implementation, and engineering work to properly document and enforce controls. For a small company, these costs can easily exceed the cost of the Drata subscription itself.
Had we understood the true scope of the required internal resources and expenses upfront, we likely would have delayed our purchase until we were in a better position to fully utilize the platform.
What was most disappointing was Drata's unwillingness to provide any flexibility once we realized the timeline wasn't right for our business. We requested a temporary pause so we could resume when we were ready to pursue SOC 2 seriously, but were told this was not possible. We also were not offered a downgrade or alternative solution that fit our situation.
Drata may be a good product for companies that already have dedicated compliance, IT, and security resources in place. However, early-stage startups should carefully evaluate the full cost of SOC 2 readiness—not just the software subscription—before signing a contract.
My recommendation: ask for a detailed breakdown of all expected internal costs, required tools, staffing needs, and implementation work before committing to any compliance platform. The software is only one piece of a much larger and more expensive process.
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Drata provides the trust network that enables businesses to operate, scale, and partner with confidence. Powered by AI and designed to operationalize trust, the Drata Agentic Trust Management Platform continuously interprets controls, risk, and assurance signals—reducing repetitive manual work while improving visibility into internal and third-party risk, enabling always-on audit readiness across compliance frameworks, and accelerating security reviews. Purpose-built for enterprise complexity, Drata unifies governance, risk, compliance, and assurance to deliver faster time-to-value, reduce operational overhead, and enable continuous trust for 8,000+ organizations worldwide.
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Private
Year Founded
2020
Head office location
San Francisco, United States
Number of employees
501 - 1000
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Significant internal costs uncovered after starting the Drata subscription
We signed up for Drata expecting the software subscription cost to be the primary investment required to achieve SOC 2 compliance. What was not clearly communicated during the sales process was the substantial additional internal cost and effort needed before an audit is even possible. Beyond the Drata subscription itself, we discovered that SOC 2 readiness required significant investments in device management, employee endpoint controls, access management systems, IT administration, security tooling, policy implementation, and engineering work to properly document and enforce controls. For a small company, these costs can easily exceed the cost of the Drata subscription itself. Had we understood the true scope of the required internal resources and expenses upfront, we likely would have delayed our purchase until we were in a better position to fully utilize the platform. What was most disappointing was Drata's unwillingness to provide any flexibility once we realized the timeline wasn't right for our business. We requested a temporary pause so we could resume when we were ready to pursue SOC 2 seriously, but were told this was not possible. We also were not offered a downgrade or alternative solution that fit our situation. Drata may be a good product for companies that already have dedicated compliance, IT, and security resources in place. However, early-stage startups should carefully evaluate the full cost of SOC 2 readiness—not just the software subscription—before signing a contract. My recommendation: ask for a detailed breakdown of all expected internal costs, required tools, staffing needs, and implementation work before committing to any compliance platform. The software is only one piece of a much larger and more expensive process. - Vp, Software Development<50M USDInsurance (except health)Review Source
SOC 2 Compliance Made Possible with Drata
Drata is an exceptional tool in all aspects. Our organization that did not have a robust info sec program before using Drata and we were looking to get SOC 2 compliance. Drata was extremely helpful with this by essentially laying out all of the steps required in order to achieve SOC 2 compliance. They give you info sec policy templates, a ton of controls that can be customized, the ability to upload and attach evidence to controls, etc. I don't know how we would've achieved SOC 2 compliance without a tool such as Drata. - Director, It Security And Risk Managemen<50M USDHealthcare and BiotechReview Source
Intuitive Compliance Management Simplifies SOC-2 Type 2 Audits for First-Time Teams
Drata is a fantastic comprehensive compliance management package that is especially good for companies like ours where this is their first attempt at a SOC-2 Type 2 audit. Their interface is very intuitive and their dashboard makes finding gaps in monitoring and alerting a breeze. - Manager, IT Security and Risk Management50M-1B USDIT ServicesReview Source
Risk management features feel too high-level for complex needs
The tool is not robust in the risk management space. It is high-level and does not necessarily meet the needs of complex environments. - INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECT<50M USDHealthcare and BiotechReview Source
Solid, stable product with constant improvement, but not perfect.
Solid product with a reliable account representative and easy to use support model.
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