Choosing between Drata and Qualys for compliance automation? Both support HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, while Drata also covers SOC 2, GDPR. This comparison breaks down ratings, pricing, framework coverage, and key differences to help you decide.
Frameworks
Drata (5 vs 3)
Starting Price
Qualys ($$542/mo/mo)
User Rating
Drata (4.7/5)
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.
4.2/5 (0 reviews)
Founded in 1999, Qualys provides cloud-based IT security and compliance solutions. Offers vulnerability management, policy compliance, and web application scanning for PCI DSS, HIPAA, and more. It holds a strong 4.2/5 rating based on 0 reviews. Headquartered in Foster City, CA. The company has 1000+ employees. It supports HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001.
| Feature | Drata | Qualys |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 (0 reviews) | 4.2/5 (0 reviews) |
| Starting Price | Contact for pricing | $542/mo |
| Founded | 2020 | 1999 |
| Company Size | 501-1000 | 1000+ |
| Headquarters | San Diego, CA | Foster City, CA |
| Frameworks | 5 | 3 |
| Pricing Plans | 3 | 2 |
| Framework | Drata | Qualys |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR | ||
| HIPAA | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| PCI DSS | ||
| SOC 2 |
In summary: Drata has a notably higher user rating (4.7 vs 4.2). Also, Drata supports additional frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR) that Qualys does not cover. Also, Qualys has been in the market longer (since 1999), 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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