A flexible GRC alternative to Drata for compliance teams
Why teams evaluate Drata alternatives
Drata has built a comprehensive compliance automation platform with strong automated evidence collection and a wide library of supported frameworks. It works well for organizations that want continuous monitoring with minimal manual intervention.
Some teams look for alternatives when they need:
- Simpler pricing — Drata's tiered pricing based on framework count and company size can make budgeting unpredictable, especially for organizations running multiple frameworks or growing quickly.
- Unified program management — teams managing overlapping compliance programs want controls, evidence, and tasks connected across frameworks in a single workspace rather than managed as separate compliance tracks.
- A daily-use workspace — compliance teams that spend significant time writing, reviewing, and collaborating want an editor and navigation experience that feels productive rather than transactional.
When Drata might be the better fit
Drata is a strong choice for teams that prioritize automated continuous monitoring and need a platform with deep integration coverage across cloud, identity, HR, and development tools. If your primary concern is automating evidence collection and you operate in a well-defined framework like SOC 2 or ISO 27001, Drata's automation depth is compelling.
When episki shines
episki is designed for teams that view compliance as ongoing, cross-functional work rather than a monitoring dashboard. If you run multiple programs, collaborate with auditors directly in the tool, and want a workspace that feels as fast as your engineering tools, episki delivers a different kind of compliance experience.
episki vs Drata: feature comparison
| Feature | episki | Drata |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat $500/mo or $5,000/yr with unlimited seats | Tiered pricing based on framework count and company size |
| Framework coverage | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, and custom frameworks | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, and 15+ frameworks |
| Control management | Linked control graph with cross-framework reuse and ownership | Control library with automated testing and monitoring |
| Evidence collection | Manual uploads with structured ownership and reuse across frameworks | Automated evidence collection with 100+ integrations |
| AI assistance | AI drafts policies, narratives, remediation steps, and questionnaire answers | AI-powered compliance automation |
| Risk management | Risk registers with remediation tracking tied to controls | Built-in risk management with scoring and treatment plans |
| Editor experience | Notion-like rich text editor with inline editing | Structured forms and workflow-based interface |
| Collaboration | Built-in auditor portal, customer portals, and team workspaces | Auditor-facing dashboards and team collaboration features |
Why teams switch from Drata to episki
- Add frameworks without upgrading to a higher tier
- Invite auditors, customers, and stakeholders at no extra cost
- Predictable billing that does not scale with headcount
- Run recurring programs and one-time assessments side by side
- Tasks inherit context from parent controls and programs
- Evidence attaches once and stays available across every framework
- Navigate between programs, controls, and evidence without lifting your hands
- Inline editing for policies, narratives, and response drafts
- Dark mode and responsive layout for any screen
