Choosing between Diligent and Drata for compliance automation? Both support SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, while Diligent also covers NIST CSF and Drata also covers PCI DSS. This comparison breaks down ratings, pricing, framework coverage, and key differences to help you decide.
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Drata (4.7/5)
4.2/5 (0 reviews)
Founded in 2001, Diligent provides a modern GRC platform combining board management, risk oversight, compliance management, and ESG reporting. The platform connects board-level governance with operational risk and compliance through an integrated suite trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide. It holds a strong 4.2/5 rating based on 0 reviews. Headquartered in New York, NY. The company has 1000+ employees. It supports SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST CSF.
4.7/5 (0 reviews)
Founded in 2020, Drata is the world's most advanced security and compliance automation platform. It continuously monitors and collects evidence of a company's security controls while streamlining compliance workflows end-to-end. It holds a excellent 4.7/5 rating based on 0 reviews. Headquartered in San Diego, CA. The company has 501-1000 employees. It supports SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS.
| Feature | Diligent | Drata |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 (0 reviews) | 4.7/5 (0 reviews) |
| Starting Price | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Founded | 2001 | 2020 |
| Company Size | 1000+ | 501-1000 |
| Headquarters | New York, NY | San Diego, CA |
| Frameworks | 5 | 5 |
| Pricing Plans | 3 | 3 |
| Framework | Diligent | Drata |
|---|---|---|
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| ISO 27001 | ||
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In summary: Drata has a notably higher user rating (4.7 vs 4.2). Also, Diligent has been in the market longer (since 2001), while Drata (since 2020) brings a more modern approach. Ultimately, the best choice depends on your organization's specific compliance requirements, team size, and budget. We recommend requesting demos from both vendors before committing.
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