Comparison
PolicyForge vs Drata
Drata is a continuous GRC platform with deep cloud integrations and automated evidence collection. Built for companies that already have engineering bandwidth to wire it all up.
How PolicyForge and Drata actually differ
The core difference is what each tool automates. Drata automates evidence: it connects to AWS, GCP, Okta, GitHub and dozens of other systems, then continuously pulls the proof an auditor wants to see. It assumes you already have the underlying policies written. PolicyForge automates the opposite end — authoring the policies themselves, aligned control-by-control to ISO 27001:2022, SOC 2 and GDPR, in both French and English. So the two are sequential rather than rival: you write your policy set with PolicyForge in an afternoon, then, when you're ready for a SOC 2 Type II observation window and continuous monitoring, you layer Drata on top. Paying Drata's annual contract before you've even drafted your policies is paying for evidence collection on controls you haven't documented yet.
Pick PolicyForge if…
- You're seed or pre-Series A and Drata's annual contract is bigger than your monthly burn on the rest of your stack combined.
- You need policies fast (today, not in 6 weeks of onboarding).
- You target the European market and want bilingual FR/EN templates out of the box.
- You want predictable monthly billing ($29-$79) without a sales call.
- Your auditor will accept solid documentation + manual evidence (true for 90% of first audits).
Pick Drata if…
- You absolutely need continuous evidence collection from AWS / GCP / Okta / GitHub for SOC 2 Type II.
- You have 50+ employees and your security team is dedicated full-time.
- Your auditor explicitly requires the Drata portal.
Best for: Series B+ SaaS with a dedicated security engineer, multi-cloud infrastructure, and the budget to pay $7k-25k/year before even seeing the first audit.
Feature-by-feature comparison
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| Feature | PolicyForge | Drata |
|---|---|---|
Bilingual policy templates (EN + FR) 60 templates bundled, every policy you export is bilingual. | ||
Multi-framework breadth (38 frameworks) ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, NIS2, DORA, NIST, HIPAA, ANSSI, HDS, EU AI Act, etc. | ||
Time-to-first-policy | 5 min | 2-4 weeks (with CSM) |
Branded PDF + DOCX export Your logo and brand colour on every page. | ||
GDPR self-service (Art. 15, 17, 20) | ||
Signable DPA out of the box | ||
Continuous evidence collection We focus on policy documents. Pair us with their tool if you need this. | ||
Cloud integrations (AWS, GCP, Okta, etc.) | ||
Auditor portal access | ||
Dedicated Customer Success Manager We answer in <24h by email. No upsell pressure. | ||
Multi-organisation (consultants) | ||
EU hosting (Frankfurt / Paris) Vercel serverless functions in iad1 under SCCs. See /trust. | ||
Starting price | $29 / month | $5,000+ / year |
Frequently asked questions
Does PolicyForge replace Drata?
Not exactly — Drata does continuous monitoring (automated evidence collection from your cloud accounts). PolicyForge focuses on the documentary layer (signed policies, DPA, audit log). For 90% of first SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audits, documentation alone is enough. When you need continuous monitoring, you can use both tools in parallel.
How much will I save?
Drata starts at $7,500+/year. PolicyForge Pro is $29/mo = $348/year. You save thousands of dollars in year one. If you later need a continuous tool, you'll already have the auditable documentation layer covered.
Will my auditors accept PolicyForge documents?
Each template is aligned with the relevant framework control (ISO 27001:2022, SOC 2 TSC, GDPR, etc.) with an approval block, versioning, and an audit trail — exactly what an auditor expects a policy to contain. You remain responsible for tailoring to your context, and your PDF/DOCX exports are built to slot straight into your audit evidence package.
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