Drata Pricing Calculator 2026
Estimate your total cost including hidden fees
The Drata calculator estimates the cost of your selected plan. Change the team size where pricing is per person, choose an available billing period, and add reported extras that apply to your contract.
Enter your requirements below to see the recurring cost and first-year total. Unverified extras are excluded.
- Plans: 4 tiers; $15K–$100K/year
- Audit Fees (Bundled or Separate): $7,500
- Penetration Testing (Not Included): $5,000-$15,000
- Implementation Labor and Internal Time: 10-20% of license costs
Reported extras may depend on your usage and contract. Confirm the final quote with Drata.
Drata pricing ranges from $15000 to $100000 per year as of September 2026. Drata offers 4 pricing tiers. Reported extras are shown below. Only costs with a clear amount and billing basis can be added to the estimate. Pricing verified from 7 sources by CostBench.
All Drata tiers require custom pricing
Use the cost examples below or contact sales for a quote.
Real-World Drata Cost Examples
Early-Stage Startup - SOC 2 Type 1 (Essential)
$7,500$7,500-$10,000/year - Essential plan with one framework (SOC 2), up to 50 employees, automated evidence collection. Add $8,000-$12,000 for external SOC 2 Type 1 audit.
25-person SaaS startup pursuing first SOC 2 Type 1 certification to close enterprise deals, needs cost-effective compliance automation
Growth-Stage Startup - SOC 2 Type 2 (Foundation)
$15,000$15,000-$20,000/year - Foundation plan with 1 framework, up to 50 FTEs, continuous monitoring. Add $12,000-$18,000 for SOC 2 Type 2 audit and penetration testing.
45-person company needing SOC 2 Type 2 for enterprise sales, requires automated monitoring and evidence collection
Mid-Market Company - Multiple Frameworks (Advanced)
$35,000$35,000-$50,000/year - Advanced plan with 3 frameworks, 51-200 FTEs, dedicated CSM, API access, framework add-ons ($10,000). Add $20,000-$30,000 for annual audits.
120-person company maintaining SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA compliance with advanced automation and reporting needs
Enterprise - Unlimited Compliance (Enterprise)
$75,000$75,000-$120,000+/year - Enterprise plan with unlimited frameworks, 200+ FTEs, SSO/SAML, custom SLAs, white-glove implementation, dedicated technical account manager. Add $35,000-$50,000 for audits and professional services.
500+ employee enterprise requiring unlimited frameworks, SSO, custom integrations, and white-glove support
Small Startup SOC 2 (First Year)
$15,000$15,000 ($7,500 software + $7,500 audit)
Early-stage company pursuing first SOC 2 audit with Essential tier software and bundled audit services
Reddit discussion: 'Total cost for one compliance framework (usually SOC 2) is around $15K - half of that for software, half of it for the auditors'Compare at This Team Size
Frequently Asked Questions
01 How accurate is this Drata pricing calculator?
This calculator uses official Drata pricing data verified as of 2026-06-16. Hidden cost estimates are based on 3 verified cost categories from real user reports. Actual costs may vary based on negotiated discounts, specific feature requirements, and implementation complexity.
02 What hidden costs should I include in my Drata budget?
Our calculator includes 1 verified hidden cost categories for Drata: Implementation Labor and Internal Time. Toggle each to see how they affect your total cost.
03 Should I choose monthly or annual billing for Drata?
Compare the published annual total with twelve monthly payments when both are available. An annual commitment may reduce flexibility; confirm cancellation terms and whether the quoted plan fits your needs.
04 How do I know which Drata tier I need?
Start with your must-have features. Drata offers 4 tiers ranging from $15000 to $100000/year. Entry tiers work for basic needs, while enterprise tiers add advanced security, customization, and support.
05 Can I negotiate Drata pricing below calculator estimates?
Negotiated pricing depends on the vendor, plan and contract. We do not assume a discount in this estimate. See our negotiation guide for tactics.