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Drata pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $15K to $100K per year in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Last verified: January 2026 | Sources: 7 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Framework add-on fees: Adding 2 frameworks to Foundation increases contract from $40,000 to $45,000 annually ($5,000 per additional framework)

2

Implementation and professional services: Hidden costs adding 20-35% to total investment for custom deployment and integration requirements

3

Premium support tier: Additional 15-20% of license cost annually for dedicated support beyond standard hours

4

Renewal price increases: Costs rise sharply at renewal, especially when adding frameworks or growing headcount (15-30% increases common)

5

Headcount scaling costs: Price jumps significantly when crossing employee thresholds (50, 100, 200+ FTEs)

6

External audit fees: Annual SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audits cost $8,000-$25,000, not included in Drata pricing

7

Penetration testing: Required for many frameworks, costs $5,000-$15,000 annually, typically not included

8

Integration customization: Complex integrations with legacy systems may require $10,000-$30,000 in custom development

9

Training and enablement: Additional training sessions beyond onboarding cost $2,000-$5,000 per session

10

Data migration costs: Migrating from competitors like Vanta or manual compliance programs costs $5,000-$20,000

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $37000 × 12) $11,100,000/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$2,220,000/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $16,675,000–$17,820,000
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Drata?

Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.

02 Does Drata charge for implementation?

Drata doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does Drata support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there storage costs with Drata?

Most Drata plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Drata?

Many features marketed as part of Drata are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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