Audit-ready in months. Audit-ready every month after that. 100% pass rate across 15 live frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, GDPR and NIST CSF. Automated gap analysis when you add the next, and a dedicated ISO implementer on every plan.
| DrataStandard physical |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance approach | Deep cloud-control monitoring + Compliance as Code + 4 weeks UK/EMEA ISO consultant support. Strong for engineering-led cloud-native stacks. | Compliance by design — software plus dedicated lead-implementer. Designed for all controls across a business not just technical. |
| ISO 27001 depth | 85% of controls auto-monitored. SOC 2 is primary; ISO 27001 supported but secondary. | ISMS-native: automated Statement of Applicability, dynamic mapping across all controls. |
| Native integrations | 100+ via Drata's published catalogue. Endpoint agent fills the device-monitoring gap. | 300+ agentless across HR, ticketing, file storage, IDP and the business tools customers actually run. |
| Frameworks live | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, CCPA, ISO 27701 and custom. Gaps include NHS DSPT, DORA, CAF, Cyber Essentials, ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 / 22301 and ISO 42001 in depth. | 15 Tier 1 frameworks live, plus ISO 27701 and ISO 22301 quick-to-activate and custom options available. See full coverage below. |
| Cloud monitoring | 85% of ISO controls auto-monitored via cloud monitoring. | Deliberate non-feature. Pulls AWS Security Hub / Azure Defender output as evidence rather than duplicating monitoring — the tools you already pay for stay in place. |
| Non-IT controls (people, physical, suppliers) | Consultant-led during the included 4-week ISO support window. Not first-class workflow. | First-class workflow for the 63% of ISO 27001 that isn't technical — organisational, people, and physical controls. |
| Implementation support | 4 weeks UK/EMEA ISO consultant support included; deeper consulting referred out. | Dedicated lead ISO implementer included on every plan, not capped at four weeks. Same person across the full lifecycle. |
| Continuous audit readiness | Continuous monitoring runs daily; cloud-config focused, not ISMS-level rolling audit. | Controls Monitor: three automated tests (procedures, documents, evidence), live audit-readiness score, rolling internal audit. |
| Time to audit-ready | Comparable to Hicomply for SOC 2; ISO 27001 timelines depend on consultant scope. | ~3 months: 1 month setup, 2 months evidence collection. |
| Pricing transparency | $12K standard, $8K under 5 employees. Extra frameworks + user access reviews (50+ employees) are paid add-ons. | Flat-priced based on frameworks, unlimited users, multi-year and startup discounts. No renewal surprises, no hidden modules. |
| Audit pass rate | Not published. | 100% — a process outcome, not an automation claim. |
| G2 sentiment | Top pro: Customer Support (161 mentions). Cons include integration gaps, Trust Center, Workspace+MDM and user-flow clarity. | Zero pricing, contract, renewal or support complaints in top 5 cons. |
| Framework | Drata | Hicomply |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 27001 | ✓ | ✓ Native |
| SOC 2 | ✓ | ✓ Full |
| NIST CSF | ✓ | ✓ Full |
| GDPR | ✓ | ✓ Full |
| UK GDPR & DPA 2018 | Implied via GDPR | ✓ Native |
| ePrivacy Directive | ✗ | ✓ Full |
| PCI DSS | ✓ | ✓ Full |
| ISO 42001 (AI) | Partial | ✓ Full |
| NHS DSPT | ✗ | ✓ Full |
| DORA | ✗ | ✓ Full |
| CAF | ✗ | ✓ Full |
| Cyber Essentials / CE Plus | ✗ | ✓ Full |
| ISO 9001 (quality) | ✗ | ✓ Full |
| ISO 14001 (environmental) | ✗ | ✓ Full |
| ISO 45001 (safety) | ✗ | ✓ Full |
| ISO 27701 (privacy) | ✓ | Tier 2 — quick to activate |
| ISO 22301 (business continuity) | ✗ | Tier 2 — quick to activate |
Audit pass rate
Frameworks live
Per-seat fees
Agentless integrations
Three reasons buyers switch — backed by audit outcomes, not adjectives.
Whether you're in the market for a compliance platform or migrating from Drata, we map what you have, reuse what still stands, and get you audit-ready in 4-12 weeks with a lead ISO implementer.
Hicomply has completely transformed the way that we manage our ISO27001 certification. We purchased Hicomply a few months before our re-certification was due. Zoe worked with us to set up everything up and show us how to use the platform most efficiently. She has been an amazing support to myself and my colleague as we navigated through this process.
"Implementing Hicomply has streamlined our compliance processes, making it more efficient to manage and maintain our ISO certifications. The platform's intuitive design and comprehensive features have been instrumental in enhancing our operational excellence."
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“The things that we've seen this product and service deliver has far exceeded what we originally thought we would get from it."
FormusPro achieved ISO 27001 certification in under six months. Less than half the typical timeline predicted by other providers.
Hicomply stands out with its intuitive interface and a truly streamlined approach to compliance management. The automation of tedious tasks has saved our team countless hours.
Hicomply delivers a refreshingly streamlined experience in compliance management… What truly sets them apart is their outstanding support.
From start to finish, the service and engagement from Hicomply has been fantastic… Whenever we had any questions, the team were always on hand to offer advice.
Hicomply has reduced our compliance preparation time by over 50%, ensuring we’re always audit-ready. It’s a game-changer for maintaining trust with clients.
I have found Hicomply to be incredibly useful as a platform for a new company… it has taken the stress out of our hands.
Organization at its finest. A great sorting system—I can easily find new articles that I need to review with a click.
FormusPro achieved ISO 27001 certification in under six months. Less than half the typical timeline predicted by other providers.
Hicomply stands out with its intuitive interface and a truly streamlined approach to compliance management. The automation of tedious tasks has saved our team countless hours.
Very interactive, not boring at all. It’s straight to the point and teaches you things in an interactive way.
Hicomply delivers a refreshingly streamlined experience in compliance management… What truly sets them apart is their outstanding support.
Easy to use and straightforward for confirming you’ve read the necessary documents. The dashboard lets you see what your direct reports have completed.
Possibly the most helpful feature about Hicomply is the UI itself—user-friendly and easy to use without over-complicating things.
Hicomply has helped our business automate and simplify our compliance… No more checking shared drives or the intranet.
Great app for ISO implementation and auditing—task managing, informative dashboard, intuitive to implement.
Easy way to track compliance learning. A simple product that makes keeping up to date with policy changes simple.
“The real benefit of Hicomply, as far as I’m concerned, is twofold: the software and the personnel. It’s an all-encompassing tool that consolidated everything and enabled us to deliver on our commitments with confidence.”
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Hicomply is particularly user-friendly for someone unfamiliar with this type of software… It’s making us more organised.
Very interactive, not boring at all. It’s straight to the point and teaches you things in an interactive way.
Easy to use and straightforward for confirming you’ve read the necessary documents. The dashboard lets you see what your direGreat app for ISO implementation and auditing—task managing, informative dashboard, intuitive to implement.ct reports have completed.
Easy way to track compliance learning. A simple product that makes keeping up to date with policy changes simple.
Standard pricing
$12,000/year standard plan.
Startup pricing
$8,000/year under 5 employees
Contract terms
Two-year contracts typical; one-year available for startups. Monthly billing, no penalty.
Extra frameworks
Additional frameworks are paid add-ons.
User access reviews
Paid add-on once the team passes 50 employees.
Drata G2 sentiment
Top pro: Customer Support (161 mentions).
Three published tiers
Essentials / Professional / Enterprise.
Unlimited users
Included on every plan.
Transparent, per framework pricing
Flat, framework-based pricing.
Dedicated lead ISO implementer
Included on every plan.
No renewal surprises
Multi-year options with discounts.
Hicomply G2 sentiment
Strong fit for ISO depth, flat pricing and included practitioner consulting.
A clear verdict for buyers comparing cloud-control automation with ISO depth and support.
Drata fits the CTO or Head of Engineering at a US-headquartered cloud-native scale-up (30-200 employees). The primary need is SOC 2 with deep continuous control monitoring, engineers will gladly install a device agent, and four weeks of included ISO consultant support is enough.
Hicomply fits the CISO, Head of InfoSec or Head of Compliance at a 30-1,000 employee organisation. ISO 27001 is the primary framework, multi-framework breadth matters, and the team wants compliance consulting woven into the platform on every plan.
ISO 27001 depth: full SoA automation and dynamic 93-control mapping. Agentless integrations: no rollout on every device. Multi-framework breadth: UK frameworks for UK/EU buyers; ISO 42001 and 9001 family for US buyers. Dedicated lead ISO implementer in every plan, not just the first four weeks.
Planning an audit? These will help.
For anything else, just ask.
Drata is compliance automation platform best known for SOC 2, cloud control monitoring, and engineering-led security workflows. It is the most credible automation-first alternative after Vanta.
$12,000/year standard pricing, $8,000/year for companies under 5 employees. Extra frameworks and user-access reviews for teams over 50 employees are paid add-ons.
Drata uses a downloadable endpoint agent for Mac, Windows and Linux plus a built-in MDM. That can be useful for engineering-led teams that want device-level monitoring, but it adds rollout friction for non-IT staff. Hicomply uses agentless integrations through the systems you already use.
Yes. Drata supports ISO 27001, but SOC 2 iss its primary centre of gravity. Hicomply is built ISMS-first, with full Statement of Applicability automation and mapping across all 93 ISO 27001:2022 controls.
No, DORA and NHS DSPT are Drata gaps. Hicomply has both in its 15 Tier 1 live frameworks, alongside CAF, Cyber Essentials, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
It depends on the buyer. Drata is a strong fit for cloud-native teams that want deep SOC 2 automation and device-level monitoring. Vanta has broader brand recognition and a larger integration catalogue. Hicomply is the better fit when ISO 27001 depth, agentless deployment, multi-framework breadth and included practitioner consulting matter more.
Choose Hicomply when ISO 27001 is the primary framework, when non-technical controls matter, when you want all users included without paid add-ons, and when you need a dedicated lead ISO implementer throughout the lifecycle, not only during onboarding.
Hicomply is not positioned as the cheapest option; the difference is in the pricing model. Hicomply offers flat, framework-based pricing with unlimited users, transparent per-framework rates at every tier, and dedicated consulting included, with no hidden add-ons or per-user fees, so you are not penalised as you grow.
Pricing is based on your primary framework, with additional frameworks added and bundled with discounts as needed to keep costs predictable, whereas with Drata you also pay extra for additional frameworks and user access reviews as paid add-ons.
See how ISO 27001 depth, agentless integrations, and dedicated practitioner consulting change the path from first audit to year-round readiness.
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