Drata vs Vanta comparison

Drata and Vanta are both solutions in the Compliance Management category. Drata is ranked #5 with an average rating of 7.8, while Vanta is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.7. Additionally, 90% of Drata users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Vanta users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

Vanta and Drata compete in the compliance automation space. Vanta excels in setup efficiency and support, while Drata may have a more comprehensive feature set.

Features: Vanta offers customizable frameworks, in-depth risk assessments, and rapid compliance readiness. Drata provides automated evidence collection, integration with cloud services and HR systems, and a streamlined audit process that automates control management.

Room for Improvement: Vanta could enhance integration capabilities, expand its automation features, and improve user interface customization. Drata may benefit from greater flexibility in monitoring applications, refining initial setup complexity, and expanding the range of integration options.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Vanta is known for its straightforward deployment that saves time. Drata, while requiring a more thorough setup, offers detailed guidance and ongoing customer support to enhance the deployment experience.

Pricing and ROI: Vanta generally offers a lower initial setup cost suitable for small to mid-sized businesses. Drata's higher pricing is offset by its long-term value through extensive automation features accommodating larger compliance needs.

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Qualys TotalCloud

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Robert Orłowski

IT Security Expert at Alior Bank S.A.

Unified risk scoring has improved our cloud visibility and simplifies remediation priorities

Qualys TotalCloud provides unified vulnerability and threat assessment across both IAS and SaaS. This solution provides a single prioritized view of risk, which helps reduce the work I would have to do. We are no longer based on CVSS; we are based on Qualys risk scoring, which is based on CVSS plus internal findings made by Qualys, and then assigns its own score. The TruRisk insight feature has found a small number of assets with high vulnerability scores, though I am cautious since some information is classified. Qualys TotalCloud has positively impacted our bank's performance, and we have definitely seen benefits after implementing this solution.

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Jacqueline Segooa

Cybersecurity Governance Specialist at Suse

Centralized audits and policies have transformed how our team manages compliance workflows

At the moment, integrating Drata with other AIs would be beneficial. I am not too sure if it is something that can be done or if it is possible, but I am not aware. Integrating it with AI where maybe with regards to evidence collection, I would not have to be collecting the evidence manually would be helpful. When you are managing a lot of frameworks, it is a lot of work to actually individually and manually upload all the evidence in Drata. If maybe there is an AI which can be able to automate that kind of a workflow, and obviously as human beings, we will have to do a human error check, I think it would be amazing. I am not too sure if maybe at the moment it is something that is in place and I am not aware of, but I think it would be great.Integrations within my team are managed by someone, but I do have an idea about Drata's automated control monitoring. For example, with tests, there are certain systems such as AWS that has been integrated with Drata, and it tests those systems and puts them as part of evidence. For example, data encryption at rest. We can put it a test and integrate it with AWS, and then it will automatically test the encryption in data at rest. If the test has failed, you will see it. When I log in to check all the controls that have failed, it will show on Drata that the test has failed. Then I will be able to coordinate with the relevant stakeholders and tell them that it needs to be fixed. I would like Drata to make the user interface more intuitive.

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Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees

Compliance workflows have become organized and automation supports ongoing healthcare audits

There are always tons of rooms for improvement for Vanta. I kind of exaggerated a little bit about the policy control. I don't really love the way they handle the revision management of that feature. If I'm on V1 of the policy document and I make some changes to it, then I get rid of V1 and then I re-upload V2. It's not that it keeps a running history of each of the different revisions. A little bit of an issue with that, but workable. I don't really have any negative complaint right now that would be worthwhile expressing. It's just that there's a lot of features. The UI is not super intuitive, but now that I've worked with it for a couple of years, I know how to navigate and get around. Initially, it was a little bit of a struggle understanding how these things would all work.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"We were able to realize its benefits within 24 to 48 hours."

"Once you have your vulnerabilities fixed and your patches pushed out using Qualys TotalCloud, then you are able to eliminate threats and cyber risk."

"I found the initial setup user-friendly."

"Qualys TotalCloud's most valuable features are its cloud security posture management, Kubernetes, and container security capabilities."

"If someone were to ask me to review Qualys TotalCloud, I would summarize it as an end-to-end solution for cloud security with visibility and governance-grade controls without needing to manage multiple disconnected tools."

"Qualys TotalCloud has significantly improved our organization by automating our reporting processes, reducing the time spent on report creation from two hours to less than fifteen to twenty minutes."

"TotalCloud provides the easiest and the best approach for cloud infrastructure management."

"The best feature would be the ability to create policies. It is easy to control and update policies as required."

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"My experience with customer support was good; they were responsive, but they didn't ever get us to a solution that worked."

"The product is 100 percent friendly to use."

"The way the tool's controls are linked to the framework, specifically with SAST and HIPAA frameworks or any other frameworks, is really good."

"Drata helped us publish our ISO and SOC reports, which was essential for the acquisition. The challenge now is whether Drata can scale up to meet the needs of a larger company, which already has tools like Intune to enforce laptop encryption. Drata is excellent for startups and small—to medium-sized companies but may face challenges in larger organizations with multiple environments."

"Drata helps eliminate evidence gathering and makes assigning different activities to different team members easier, simplifying compliance and audit processes. In Pennsylvania, we're putting in thousands of hours. Drata improves our security posture by reducing extra work, allowing us to focus on other security directives. I like the control editing and task management features the most. It's easy to use, but it's also easy for people to think they don't need security experts if they have it."

"Drata keeps adding new features, allowing us to build our entire InfoSec program within it. Adding new components and evidence for different audits is easy. Drata also integrates with various software, like ticketing systems, source code control, and cloud platforms, continuously pulling evidence from these integrations. Without a GRC tool with these integrations, we used to gather evidence from different software during audits manually. Drata has a significant impact on our security posture management. Previously, Drata had features for security posture management, primarily through integration with AWS. For example, it would scan AWS for specific security requirements, like ensuring all S3 buckets are private. It will be reported on the Drata platform if it finds a public bucket. Recently, Drata introduced a new feature that uses an infrastructure-as-code approach. This feature detects issues and provides AI-generated suggestions for fixing them. If an organization uses infrastructure-as-code solutions like Terraform, Drata will suggest changes to the Terraform code to address the issues. You can then review and apply these changes to fix the problems. This is particularly useful when dealing with many topics, as it helps automate and speed up the process of implementing fixes. However, this AI-generated code feature is part of Drata’s upsell options. The basic version of Drata offers limited capabilities compared to the advanced features available with a paid upgrade. Even without this new feature, Drata's security posture management is valuable, as it scans cloud environments for deviations from defined security baselines. Many tools offer similar capabilities, but Drata’s new feature that translates issues into actionable fixes is a notable advancement. This benefits teams with the capability and resources to use this tool effectively."

"Drata offers APIs for every clause so that it can integrate into various platforms."

"Overall, Drata as a tool has brought a lot of improvements within the GRC team, and having to centralize everything in one system, mapping the controls within one system, performing audits within one system, monitoring policies within one system, and doing risk management within one system is something that in GRC, speaking from a GRC perspective in cybersecurity, has been very impactful and effective within the team."

"It helps us track the compliance of the components listed in our partner's directory. We can also check if the password manager, XML, and three log policies have been properly implemented on the desktop."

"The product has provided automated security controls for our cloud provider. It helps to automate security checks. Vanta offers a list of things that can be done to achieve ISO 27001 compliance."

"Vanta has positively impacted my organization by streamlining the whole HITRUST R2 assessment process."

"The most valuable feature of Vanta is its prebuilt control frameworks."

"Vanta's integrations and automated tests have streamlined our SOC 2 compliance and provided a single entry point for addressing risks and failed tests."

"They integrate into New Relic as a performance monitoring tool."

"Task management and vendor assurance are the most valuable features. It is also an easy tool to use."

"The most valuable feature of Vanta would be the time savings from the automation and the continuous compliance monitoring once set up."

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Cons

"The support process is inefficient due to the excessive number of replies required when submitting tickets."

"There is room for improvement in vulnerability scanning, particularly for PaaS environments. Currently, Qualys does not have full access to these instances, which limits its effectiveness."

"I sometimes have difficulty detecting or uninstalling certain versions of applications, which I have to do manually."

"We would like to see Windows-based sensors available in Qualys, as this would make the platform more versatile and support a broader range of environments."

"Overall, we are satisfied with it. However, the response part of the Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) module can be improved. It is not yet in place according to requirements; it is not completely available even though the module has been released."

"It is already perfect, but they can bring some newer dashboards and customization options for the dashboard. It would be great to be able to include on-prem assets on the dashboard."

"The patching process with Qualys Patch Management, which is part of TotalCloud, does not cover installing certain prerequisites on the servers or workstations. This shortcoming means we must rely on SCCM when any service stack updates or additional prerequisites are needed."

"Their support could be improved."

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"In terms of improvements, I'd suggest better marketing since the industry tends to market these tools as security experts, which isn't true."

"Drata has impacted our organization negatively, as it made the whole compliance process more complicated and cost me significant time."

"The product can improve in its API documentation area."

"The existing features of Drata are already extensive and costly to integrate."

"The readiness state of compliance frameworks can sometimes be misleading."

"There was one instance where our auditors could not access the Audit Hub in Drata, and it was not really something that was wrong from our company side."

"One of the challenges with Drata is that if you're paying for a subscription to ISO 27001, you must undergo a risk assessment. You should have access to all necessary modules on the platform to achieve your compliance posture and certification."

"There is room for improvement in Drata. The core features are solid, but some new features are in a very MVP (Minimum Viable Product) stage. They work, but the user experience isn't always smooth. While the core features are well-developed compared to the market, the new features need more polish. They could benefit from more user feedback and iterations to make them more useful. Some of these new features look promising buthave flaws, so we can’t fully adopt them or justify paying extra for them now. The user interface is clean and intuitive. However, you'll need some specific knowledge if you're a security policy manager or need to set updifferent integrations."

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"I would tell others looking into using Vanta to use it for HITRUST E1 and I1 assessments, as the R2 assessments are still a work in progress."

"Some of the tool's automated tests do not work the way it should."

"Scalability could be improved."

"Failed tests for device CVEs seem to be cumulative, meaning I have to clear all CVEs before the test will pass, which makes it difficult to resolve the test before the next round of CVEs are published."

"They have an AI generator for the system description for SOC 2, however, the outline is a little sketchy."

"The main area for improvement in Vanta is the user interface's refresh rate."

"There is a delay with customer support and they are unsure of the answers we need."

"Permissions for platform users have been an issue. We've had to give admin access to Vanta for another team member to view all items."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its price seems higher compared to other tools, but it is worth it. If they could adjust the pricing and make it comparable with other tools, that would be great."

"Qualys TotalCloud is expensive, but it offers a premier solution with no headaches."

"The cost is high, but it meets our organizational needs."

"Qualys TotalCloud is expensive."

"The pricing for TotalCloud is attractive and competitive in the market. Given the features, especially the dashboard, I have no concerns regarding pricing."

"While Qualys TotalCloud's pricing is currently acceptable, it is becoming increasingly expensive and may soon be considered overpriced."

"As a middle management member, I do not have direct pricing knowledge, but based on the knowledge from our meetings, its pricing is competitive."

"It isn't cheap, but it's reasonable. It helps us to manage things with very few resources."

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"Drata's pricing is quite reasonable. Compared to other tools in the market, including its biggest competitor, Vanta, Drata is much cheaper. Even compared to other tools like AuditBoard, which aren’t as good, Drata’s price remains competitive."

"I remember that my company used to pay 25,000 USD to use the product...The product's cost is really high, but it is a powerful tool."

"It's one of the more expensive options, but I think it's worth the money if you can afford it."

"Vanta is expensive."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

15%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Healthcare Company

Outsourcing Company

Computer Software Company

15%

Outsourcing Company

University

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

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Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	30

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Small Business	9
Large Enterprise	3

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Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	1

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys TotalCloud?

The price is very expensive, actually.

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What needs improvement with Qualys TotalCloud?

Areas that need improvement in every solution include the remediation part. The remediation steps should be simple en...

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What is your primary use case for Qualys TotalCloud?

Our use case involves the assets that we have under cloud, the assets exposed to the internet, and the internal appli...

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What needs improvement with Drata?

At the moment, integrating Drata with other AIs would be beneficial. I am not too sure if it is something that can be...

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What is your primary use case for Drata?

I am an end user of Drata. Most of the time I work with Drata for control mapping, uploading evidence, and sometimes ...

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What advice do you have for others considering Drata?

From my experience with Drata, if maybe for someone who is entry-level or who is not really too technical, they would...

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What needs improvement with Vanta?

To improve Vanta, I suggest continuing to improve the areas of integration with the HITRUST CSF for R2 assessments. I...

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What is your primary use case for Vanta?

My main use case is certification. I used Vanta to establish a HITRUST certification for a telecommunications organiz...

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What advice do you have for others considering Vanta?

I would tell others looking into using Vanta to use it for HITRUST E1 and I1 assessments, as the R2 assessments are s...

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Overview

Qualys TotalCloud enhances security posture across cloud environments with continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and risk visualization, ensuring efficient threat assessment and automated remediation for improved cyber risk reduction.

Qualys TotalCloud offers a robust suite of security tools essential for organizations managing multi-cloud infrastructures. By integrating cloud accounts and automating workflows, it supports AWS, Azure, and GCP, offering comprehensive vulnerability management and zero-day detection. The platform's user-friendly design, combined with its extensive risk management and unified threat assessment capabilities, enables organizations to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities effectively. TruRisk Insights provides clear insights on cyber risks, while the automation options streamline patch management and scanning processes. API integration across IaaS and SaaS environments further enhances resource allocation efficiency and saves time, addressing misconfigurations across cloud environments.

What are the most important features of Qualys TotalCloud?

Accurate Vulnerability Reports: Delivers precise and actionable insights for risk mitigation.
Zero-Day Detection: Identifies and addresses zero-day vulnerabilities proactively.
Unified Threat Assessment: Offers comprehensive evaluation of threats across the environment.
Extensive Risk Management: Manages risks effectively with advanced insights and prioritization.
Continuous Monitoring: Provides non-stop surveillance for vulnerabilities and threats.
Cloud-Native Automation: Streamlines processes and reduces manual efforts using automation.
FlexScan for Internet-Facing VMs: Scans external VMs efficiently to detect vulnerabilities.
Dashboard Risk Visualization: Clear visualization helps prioritize vulnerabilities.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Improved Security Posture: Enhances threat detection and response across clouds.
Time Savings: Automation reduces time spent on manual vulnerability management.
Resource Efficiency: Better allocation of resources through streamlined workflows.
Enhanced Risk Prioritization: Focus on critical vulnerabilities for effective mitigation.
Integrated Cloud Accounts: Facilitates seamless cloud management and security.

Qualys TotalCloud is deployed in sectors needing rigorous vulnerability management, such as finance and healthcare. Companies utilize it to secure multi-cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP, focus on compliance, and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines to detect and remedy threats pre-deployment.

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Drata is a powerful tool for automating compliance processes, effectively reducing audit preparation time and continuously monitoring security controls. It is highly valued for its ability to integrate seamlessly with existing tech stacks and manage security for remote teams, ensuring adherence to standards like SOC 2 and HIPAA. Drata enhances organizational efficiency, improves workflows, and supports real-time compliance monitoring, making compliance management less stressful and more accurate.

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Vanta offers real-time integration, automated compliance monitoring, and prebuilt control frameworks. It provides efficient reporting tools and KPI tracking, streamlining audit readiness and task management with a user-friendly interface and automated control testing.

Vanta is designed to enhance corporate risk analysis, evidence collection, and security posture. With seamless integration into internal environments, it optimizes policy compliance and audit readiness. Users rely on Vanta for compliance management with certifications like SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. Additionally, its automation and continuous monitoring capabilities reduce manual effort and time, focusing on optimizing API interactions and data integrity in certification processes.

What are Vanta's Key Features?

Real-time Integration: Connects seamlessly with internal environments for improved data flow.
Compliance Monitoring: Automates compliance tracking to ensure continuous adherence to regulations.
Prebuilt Control Frameworks: Offers ready-to-use frameworks to simplify compliance processes.
Automated Testing of Controls: Reduces manual effort through efficient control assessments.
User-Friendly Interface: Enhances policy adherence through intuitive navigation.

What Benefits and ROI Can Users Expect?

Time Savings: Automation and streamlined reporting minimize task duration.
Improved Audit Readiness: Facilitates evidence collection and preparation for audits.
Enhanced Security Posture: Continuous monitoring strengthens compliance and security practices.
Metrics Improvement: Offers sophisticated tools for tracking performance indicators.

Vanta is widely used in industries requiring stringent compliance such as healthcare and finance. By supporting standards like HITRUST, it aids companies in managing certifications effectively. Expanded scalability and better user access functionalities remain key areas for further enhancement. Organizations value the task management capabilities and remediation guidance Vanta provides, making it a strategic tool in managing complex compliance requirements.

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