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Authy vs Drata

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Authy

Security & Cybersecurity

Simple to setup, secure cloud backup, multi device support

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Drata logo

Drata

Security & Cybersecurity

Agentic trust management with compliance automation.

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Authy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Authy free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side; Drata no published pricing for any tier; requires contacting sales team for quotes

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Authy and Drata actually diverge.

Attributes where Authy and Drata differ
AttributeAuthyDrata
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, API

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Security & Cybersecurity).

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Authy

No use cases recorded yet. See the Authy review.

Drata

  • SaaS companies automating SOC 2 certification for enterprise salesnot Authy
  • Organisations managing multi-framework compliance simultaneouslynot Authy
  • Vendor management programmes requiring third-party security assessmentsnot Authy
  • Enterprises implementing AI governance and monitoring AI systemsnot Authy
  • Organisations seeking continuous compliance monitoring rather than point-in-time auditsnot Authy

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Authy

  • Free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side
  • Vendor markets multi-device sync as a core feature, meaning account security depends on cloud-backed codes rather than device-only storage

Drata

  • No published pricing for any tier; requires contacting sales team for quotes
  • Solution tiers (Startup, Growth, Enterprise) are marketing categories with no corresponding published prices or feature differentiation
  • No transparency on cost per framework, per user, or based on organisational size
  • AI questionnaire automation claims 375+ hours saved annually but does not publish per-questionnaire costs or limits
  • Compared directly with Vanta by customers, but pricing opaque for cost-benefit analysis

Pricing, plan by plan

Authy

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Authy review.

Drata

On request
  • Startup$null/variable
    • 'Launch Trust Fast' with automated evidence collection
    • SOC 2 and other framework support
    • Basic compliance automation
  • Growth$null/variable
    • 'Accelerate Trust Smoothly' as teams expand
    • Multi-framework compliance
    • Enhanced AI automation
  • Enterprise$null/variable
    • 'Command Trust at Scale' for complex needs
    • Advanced GRC capabilities
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Authy if

  • You want to start without paying.
Authy review

Choose Drata if

  • You work on Web, API.
Drata review

Questions people ask

Is Authy or Drata better?
Neither clearly leads. Authy starts at Free and Drata at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Authy or Drata?
Authy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Authy and On request for Drata.
Does Authy or Drata run on more platforms?
Authy runs on Web. Drata runs on Web, API.
Can I use Authy for free?
Yes. Authy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Drata starts at On request.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Drata: What compliance frameworks does Drata support?

Drata supports multiple frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS and others, with multi-framework management capabilities.

Source
Drata: Does Drata automate questionnaires?

Yes. Drata's AI uses approved content to draft consistent responses, automating questionnaire completion and saving claimed 375+ hours per year.

Source
Drata: How many customers does Drata have?

Drata serves 8,500+ global customers ranging from startups to enterprises, with a 4.8/5.0 rating on G2.

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