Drata vs Secureframe (2026): ISO 42001 Coverage, Pricing, and Verdict
Head to head
| Dimension | Drata | Secureframe |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ~€7,500/yr | ~€7,000/yr |
| ISO 42001 support | ◐ Partial | ◐ Partial |
| EU AI Act support | ◐ Partial | ◐ Partial |
| Frameworks | 7 | 7 |
| Audit support model | Auditor partner network | Auditor partner network |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Implementation time | 10–16 weeks | 10–16 weeks |
| Score | 8.2/10 | 8.0/10 |
ISO 42001 coverage
Drata. ISO 42001 framework available with cross-mapping to ISO 27001 controls. Automated evidence collection covers approximately 60% of Annex A clauses.
Secureframe. ISO 42001 framework added in 2025 with strong control mapping. AI risk assessment workflow is a recent addition.
EU AI Act coverage
Drata. EU AI Act framework released in beta in early 2026. Coverage of obligations for providers is more complete than for deployers.
Secureframe. Provider obligations covered. Deployer obligations and GPAI requirements still being expanded.
Pricing
Drata. Starting at ~€7,500/yr. Single framework, up to 100 employees.
Secureframe. Starting at ~€7,000/yr. Single framework, audit guidance included.
Implementation
Drata. Drata implementations typically run 10 to 14 weeks for a single framework. The platform requires more upfront configuration than Vanta but rewards that effort with cleaner ongoing operations.
Secureframe. Implementation timelines align with Drata: 10 to 14 weeks for ISO 42001 as a first framework. The in-house audit team is a notable accelerant for organisations without prior certification experience.
Verdict
Drata wins for mid-market teams that already have an internal compliance owner and want best-in-class cross-framework mapping between ISO 27001 and ISO 42001. Secureframe pulls ahead when the buyer wants in-house audit guidance bundled with the platform and lacks prior certification experience.
Our recommendation: Drata for the primary use case discussed above. The other tool remains a strong choice in the segments listed in its full review.