Vanta vs Drata (2026): ISO 42001 Coverage, Pricing, and Verdict
Head to head
| Dimension | Vanta | Drata |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ~€6,000/yr | ~€7,500/yr |
| ISO 42001 support | ◐ Partial | ◐ Partial |
| EU AI Act support | ✓ Full | ◐ Partial |
| Frameworks | 6 | 7 |
| Audit support model | Auditor partner network | Auditor partner network |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Implementation time | 10–16 weeks | 10–16 weeks |
| Score | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 |
ISO 42001 coverage
Vanta. ISO 42001 controls available as an add-on framework. Mapping is generated against the published Annex A controls; some clauses require manual evidence.
Drata. ISO 42001 framework available with cross-mapping to ISO 27001 controls. Automated evidence collection covers approximately 60% of Annex A clauses.
EU AI Act coverage
Vanta. EU AI Act control framework released in 2025. Maps obligations for providers and deployers of high-risk systems.
Drata. EU AI Act framework released in beta in early 2026. Coverage of obligations for providers is more complete than for deployers.
Pricing
Vanta. Starting at ~€6,000/yr. Single framework, up to 50 employees.
Drata. Starting at ~€7,500/yr. Single framework, up to 100 employees.
Implementation
Vanta. A typical first ISO 42001 implementation runs 12 to 16 weeks from kickoff to audit-ready, assuming a dedicated internal owner. Vanta provides templated policies, control owner assignments, and an audit-ready evidence room. Customers report meaningful time savings on evidence collection compared to spreadsheet-based approaches.
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.
Verdict
Vanta wins for SMBs entering ISO 42001 for the first time thanks to its broader framework library and faster onboarding. Drata is the better choice for mid-market teams running ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 in parallel, where its cross-framework mapping pays off.
Our recommendation: Vanta for the primary use case discussed above. The other tool remains a strong choice in the segments listed in its full review.