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IBM QRadar vs Drata

IBM QRadar logo

IBM QRadar

Security & Cybersecurity

Intelligent security analytics for real-time visibility

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Drata logo

Drata

Security & Cybersecurity

Agentic trust management with compliance automation.

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On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: IBM QRadar listed on UK G-Cloud at £639 per unit, submitted directly by IBM United Kingdom Limited for IBM Security QRadar on Cloud SIEM (unit basis not further defined in the listing); Drata no published pricing for any tier; requires contacting sales team for quotes

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IBM QRadar and Drata actually diverge.

Attributes where IBM QRadar and Drata differ
AttributeIBM QRadarDrata
Founded1911Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Api), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Security & Cybersecurity).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in IBM QRadar

  • AI-powered detection
  • User behavior analytics
  • Network insights
  • Offense management
  • IBM X-Force threat intelligence
  • Federated search
  • Case management
  • Compliance templates

Only in Drata

Nothing recorded that IBM QRadar does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

IBM QRadar

  • Siemnot Drata
  • Security Analyticsnot Drata
  • Threat Intelligencenot Drata

Drata

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

Where each one falls short

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

IBM QRadar

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £639 per unit, submitted directly by IBM United Kingdom Limited for IBM Security QRadar on Cloud SIEM (unit basis not further defined in the listing)

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

IBM QRadar

On request
  • QRadar SIEMFree
    • Event and flow processing
    • Offense management
    • Threat intelligence
  • QRadar CloudFree
    • Cloud-native deployment
    • Elastic scaling
    • Managed infrastructure
  • QRadar SuiteFree
    • SIEM + SOAR + XDR
    • Unified analyst experience
    • Federated search

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 IBM QRadar if

  • You need ai-powered detection.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want user behavior analytics.
IBM QRadar review

Choose Drata if

  • You work on Web, API.
Drata review

Questions people ask

Is IBM QRadar or Drata better?
Neither clearly leads. IBM QRadar starts at On request and Drata at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IBM QRadar or Drata?
IBM QRadar starts at On request and Drata at On request.
Does IBM QRadar or Drata run on more platforms?
IBM QRadar runs on Web, Api. Drata runs on Web, API.
What is IBM QRadar best used for?
IBM QRadar is most often used for siem, security analytics, threat intelligence. Of those, siem and security analytics are not what Drata is typically brought in for.
What can IBM QRadar do that Drata cannot?
IBM QRadar covers AI-powered detection, User behavior analytics, Network insights, Offense management.

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.

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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.

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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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