Choosing between Archer and Drata for compliance automation? Both support SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, while Archer also covers FedRAMP, NIST CSF. This comparison breaks down ratings, pricing, framework coverage, and key differences to help you decide.
Frameworks
Archer (7 vs 5)
Starting Price
Tied ($Contact for pricing/mo)
User Rating
Drata (4.7/5)
4.0/5 (0 reviews)
Founded in 2001, Archer by RSA is an enterprise integrated risk management platform used by large organizations and government agencies to manage risk, compliance, and policy programs. It provides a comprehensive suite for operational risk, third-party governance, audit management, and regulatory compliance. It holds a strong 4.0/5 rating based on 0 reviews. Headquartered in Houston, TX. The company has 501-1000 employees. It supports SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, 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 | Archer | Drata |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.0/5 (0 reviews) | 4.7/5 (0 reviews) |
| Starting Price | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Founded | 2001 | 2020 |
| Company Size | 501-1000 | 501-1000 |
| Headquarters | Houston, TX | San Diego, CA |
| Frameworks | 7 | 5 |
| Pricing Plans | 3 | 3 |
| Framework | Archer | Drata |
|---|---|---|
| FedRAMP | ||
| GDPR | ||
| HIPAA | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| NIST CSF | ||
| PCI DSS | ||
| SOC 2 |
In summary: Drata has a notably higher user rating (4.7 vs 4.0). Also, Archer supports additional frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST CSF) that Drata does not cover. Also, Archer 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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