IBM OpenPages vs Drata

IBM OpenPages9.3Visit DDrata8.5Visit

Higher score IBM OpenPages #1 in Security Management software 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit IBM OpenPages

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D Drata #5 in Security Management software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Drata

• IBM OpenPages fits best

  Enterprises needing broad, configurable GRC

• Drata fits best

  Teams automating continuous security compliance

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Side by side

Feature	IBM OpenPages 9.3/10 Visit ↗	DDrata 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Security Management software	#5 in Security Management software
Best for	Enterprises needing broad, configurable GRC	Teams automating continuous security compliance
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$3,300/mo	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web, Chrome extension
Support	Phone	Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	8 integrations	300+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features IBM OpenPages 0/3 · Drata 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	Covers regulatory change, controls, risks, issues and vendor assessments Supports SaaS, IBM Cloud hosting and client-maintained on-premises deployment REST APIs, IBM integrations and AI-assisted classification extend workflows	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
Cons	Starts at $3,300 per month and has no free plan Listed prices may vary by country and exclude taxes and duties IBM Cloud pricing is consumption-based at the account level	Monetary pricing uses a contact-sales model Custom tests, fields, and formulas start in Advanced Several capabilities are packaged as paid add-ons
Our verdict	IBM OpenPages is a modular governance, risk and compliance platform for organizations managing regulatory compliance, operational risk, audits, policies, controls, privacy, business continuity, IT governance and third-party risk. Its… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• IBM OpenPages — where it wins

  • Covers regulatory change, controls, risks, issues and vendor assessments
  • Supports SaaS, IBM Cloud hosting and client-maintained on-premises deployment
  • REST APIs, IBM integrations and AI-assisted classification extend workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $3,300 per month and has no free plan
  • Listed prices may vary by country and exclude taxes and duties
  • IBM Cloud pricing is consumption-based at the account level

• 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

• IBM OpenPages9.3/10 · Paid

  Broad, configurable GRC coverage for enterprises that can support a $3,300 monthly starting price.

  Visit IBM OpenPagesFull verdict →
• DDrata8.5/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit DrataFull verdict →