KollGuard vs Drata
Drata is a mature commercial compliance platform with strong policy and evidence-collection automation, priced for funded mid-market teams. KollGuard is the developer-first complement: scans your repos and databases directly, transparently priced from $19.89/mo, free to start.
Side-by-side
| KollGuard | Drata | |
|---|---|---|
| Transparent public pricing | ||
| Free first scan + self-serve signup | ||
| Self-serve billing | ||
| Starting price | $19.89/mo | ~$7.5k/yr |
| Actively scans code repos for security gaps | ||
| Actively scans Postgres / Supabase | ||
| Detects PII / PHI columns | ||
| Per-finding mapping to SOC 2 / HIPAA | ||
| Frameworks supported | 12 | 20+ |
| Policy library | 10 templates | Extensive |
| Auditor network | ||
| Continuous monitoring | ||
| Vendor risk dashboard | ||
| AI cost dashboard | ||
| Monitors the AI agents you deploy (health, drift, security) | ||
| Time to first result | Minutes | Days–weeks |
Pick KollGuard if…
- Your budget for compliance tooling is in the hundreds, not tens of thousands, per year.
- You want a scan, not a workflow — KollGuard tells you what's broken on day one.
- Your stack is dev-heavy: GitHub + Postgres / Supabase / MySQL / MongoDB.
- You're allergic to quote-only pricing and sales calls.
Pick Drata if…
- You want a deeply mature integration library across HR, IT, identity, and ticketing systems.
- You have a GRC analyst whose full-time job is running a compliance platform.
- You need a single platform that also handles policy attestations and training.
- A $7.5k+/yr contract fits your procurement model.
Frequently asked
- Is Drata better than KollGuard?
- Different categories. Drata is a mature GRC workflow platform; KollGuard is a developer-first security scanner. If you have a GRC team and the budget, Drata is the more comprehensive product. If you're an engineering team that just wants to know what's broken in your repos and databases, KollGuard ships an answer in minutes for under $20/mo.
- Can I migrate from Drata to KollGuard?
- You can run KollGuard alongside Drata or switch. The cleanest moment is at Drata renewal. Talk to your auditor before any tooling change mid-engagement.
- Does KollGuard cover the same controls as Drata?
- For SOC 2 and HIPAA technical controls — the items that map to running infrastructure, code, and data — KollGuard often covers them more directly because we actually run the checks. For administrative controls (training, vendor questionnaires, employee onboarding), Drata is more complete.
Try KollGuard free
First scan of each target is free. Transparent pricing after.