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Head-to-head · Security Management software

Drata vs MetricStream

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Drata #5 in Security Management software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Drata
MetricStream #7 in Security Management software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit MetricStream

Drata leads on 0 checks, MetricStream on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDrata · 8.5/10

Drata scores higher on our rubric for security management software: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Drata is the better fit for teams automating continuous security compliance. MetricStream is the better fit for enterprise teams managing compliance across frameworks.

  • Drata fits best

    Teams automating continuous security compliance

  • MetricStream fits best

    Enterprise teams managing compliance across frameworks

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Side by side

Feature Drata 8.5/10 Visit ↗ MetricStream 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.3
Ranking #5 in Security Management software #7 in Security Management software
Best for Teams automating continuous security compliance Enterprise teams managing compliance across frameworks
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Chrome extension Web
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Docs, Community
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 300+ integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise, Mid-market
Features Drata 0/3 · MetricStream 0/3
Risk management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Asset discovery Not checked yet Not checked yet
Incident management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Frameworks supported Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Listed integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Automates evidence collection and continuous control monitoring
  • Maps controls across a broad set of compliance frameworks
  • Connects with 300+ tools, including AWS, GitHub, and Okta
  • Maps regulatory obligations to controls and supports evidence collection and testing
  • Covers policy, remediation, continuous monitoring, and vendor risk workflows
  • Supports named frameworks including SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, DORA, and SOC 2
Cons
  • Monetary pricing uses a contact-sales model
  • Custom tests, fields, and formulas start in Advanced
  • Several capabilities are packaged as paid add-ons
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation and needs assessment
  • Framework coverage varies by product and content package
  • Only a small set of named integrations is specified
Our verdict

Drata is a cloud-based compliance and trust management platform for startups, growing companies, and enterprises. It brings evidence collection, control monitoring, framework mapping, policies, risks, ownership, and audit workflows into…

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For organizations coordinating regulatory compliance, audits, cybersecurity, and third-party risk, MetricStream is a cloud-based governance, risk, and compliance platform. Its compliance capabilities connect regulatory content and…

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  1. DrataSecurity Management software 8.5Pricing on request
  2. MetricStreamSecurity Management software 8.3Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Drata — where it wins

    • Automates evidence collection and continuous control monitoring
    • Maps controls across a broad set of compliance frameworks
    • Connects with 300+ tools, including AWS, GitHub, and Okta

    Where it doesn't

    • Monetary pricing uses a contact-sales model
    • Custom tests, fields, and formulas start in Advanced
    • Several capabilities are packaged as paid add-ons

  • MetricStream — where it wins

    • Maps regulatory obligations to controls and supports evidence collection and testing
    • Covers policy, remediation, continuous monitoring, and vendor risk workflows
    • Supports named frameworks including SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, DORA, and SOC 2

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation and needs assessment
    • Framework coverage varies by product and content package
    • Only a small set of named integrations is specified
  • Drata8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    Drata centralizes continuous compliance, risk workflows, evidence, and audit collaboration.

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  • MetricStream8.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad cloud GRC suite for teams coordinating compliance, controls, evidence, and risk.

    Visit MetricStreamFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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