Drata vs Sprinto (2026): ISO 42001 Coverage, Pricing, and Verdict
Head to head
| Dimension | Drata | Sprinto |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ~€7,500/yr | ~€4,500/yr |
| ISO 42001 support | ◐ Partial | ◐ Partial |
| EU AI Act support | ◐ Partial | ◐ Partial |
| Frameworks | 7 | 5 |
| Audit support model | Auditor partner network | Auditor partner network |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Implementation time | 10–16 weeks | 10–16 weeks |
| Score | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 |
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.
Sprinto. ISO 42001 framework available since Q4 2025. Coverage is solid for cloud-native AI systems but limited for on-premise or hybrid deployments.
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.
Sprinto. EU AI Act controls mapped against the published text. Some interpretive guidance is left to the customer.
Pricing
Drata. Starting at ~€7,500/yr. Single framework, up to 100 employees.
Sprinto. Starting at ~€4,500/yr. Single framework, up to 50 employees.
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.
Sprinto. Sprinto's onboarding is among the fastest in the category, typically 8 to 12 weeks to audit readiness. The trade-off is less flexibility for organisations with unusual control environments.
Verdict
Sprinto wins for cloud-native growth-stage SaaS that want transparent pricing and fast onboarding to ISO 42001. Drata is the stronger pick once the organisation crosses 100 employees, adds a second or third framework, or needs a more configurable trust centre.
Our recommendation: Sprinto for the primary use case discussed above. The other tool remains a strong choice in the segments listed in its full review.