RESTIV vs Drata
RESTIV vs Drata: the 2026 comparison.
The verdict
Drata is the superior choice for technical SaaS teams that want the most mature DIY continuous-monitoring automation and granular multi-framework control mapping managed in-house. RESTIV Compliance Copilot is a managed continuous-compliance platform for regulated and defense-supply-chain organizations, suited to teams that need expert-led remediation rather than self-serve dashboards, CMMC 2.0 and CPCSC certification support, and sovereign AI for sensitive CUI and ITAR/EAR work.
RESTIV vs Drata, side by side.
The dimensions that decide a regulated or defense-supply-chain program — not a feature checklist.
| Dimension | RESTIV Compliance Copilot | Drata |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery model | Managed program (expert-run) | Self-serve SaaS platform |
| CMMC 2.0 / NIST SP 800-171 | All 110 controls, managed | Framework listed, self-serve evidence |
| CPCSC (Canada) | Yes | No |
| SOC 2 / ISO 27001 | Yes | Yes |
| Continuous control testing | Adversarial, ongoing | Autopilot monitoring (config checks) |
| Remediation | Done for you | You implement |
| Scanning (vuln / code) | Natively included | Bring & integrate your own |
| Operating model | Compliance in a box / as a service | Platform you configure & run |
| Green-field starts (no stack) | Zero-to-certified, end-to-end | Assumes existing security stack |
| Sovereign AI (CUI / ITAR) | Yes — SCIFAI zero-egress | No |
| Best-fit customer | Regulated, defense, or green-field teams | Teams with in-house or hired experts |
| Pricing | Managed engagement (quote) | Quote-based, est. ~$12–35K/yr |
Drata key strengths
Drata is genuinely strong inside its niche, and the comparison concedes it.
Mature continuous monitoring: Drata's Autopilot is the most mature automated evidence-collection engine for standard tech stacks, pulling data continuously rather than on a schedule.
Strong HITRUST support: Drata's HITRUST CSF mapping is more mature than most competitors, saving time on a notoriously complex framework.
Clean, technical UI: Consistently praised interface and guided workflows that suit in-house security and engineering teams.
Granular control mapping: Controls that satisfy multiple frameworks are surfaced once, reducing duplicate remediation for teams running SOC 2 and ISO 27001 together.
RESTIV key strengths
RESTIV Compliance Copilot claims the broader surface: a managed, continuously-tested compliance program for regulated and defense-supply-chain organizations.
Compliance in a box — batteries included: The capabilities a compliance program needs — vulnerability scanning, code scanning, evidence collection, control testing — are built natively into the platform. The incumbents are “batteries not included”: their value is hundreds of integrations to third-party scanners and tools you must license, configure, and operate yourself.
Compliance as a service — the outcome, not the toolkit: RESTIV delivers the end result: certification readiness. The incumbents deliver a platform that surfaces gaps and expects in-house cybersecurity and governance experts — or external consultants — to configure it and close those gaps.
Green-field ready: Because the capabilities are native rather than bring-your-own, a startup beginning its compliance program from zero gets an end-to-end path — with no existing security stack or in-house experts required.
Managed program, not DIY tooling: RESTIV runs scoping, remediation, and the evidence chain for teams without an in-house CISO. The platform does the work, rather than handing back a dashboard of gaps for the customer to fix.
Defense-grade frameworks: CMMC 2.0 mapped to all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls, plus CPCSC, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 — built for the November 10, 2026 CMMC Phase 2 enforcement deadline across the defense supply chain.
Continuous control testing: Operational effectiveness is proven under adversarial conditions and kept current between assessments, instead of point-in-time configuration checks that drift after the audit.
Sovereign AI for sensitive work: SCIFAI delivers zero-egress, fully-attributed AI for CUI and ITAR/EAR work — NRC-IRAP funded (Project 1041303) and presented at ONE Conference The Hague as a candidate industry standard.
Supply-chain alignment: RESTIV brings prime contractors and their SME suppliers to certification together, so a single unprepared supplier does not stall an award.
Where the two diverge.
Batteries included vs. batteries not included
Drata is a platform whose value is integrating with the tools you already license and run — vulnerability scanners, code scanners, and the rest of a security stack — and it assumes in-house cybersecurity and governance experts, or external consultants, to configure and operate it. RESTIV takes the opposite approach: the capabilities are built into the platform natively, delivered as compliance in a box and compliance as a service, so the outcome — certification readiness — is the deliverable. That also makes RESTIV a fit for green-field teams starting their compliance program from zero with no existing stack.
Self-serve automation vs. a run program
Drata automates evidence collection but expects an in-house team to own remediation and the program. RESTIV runs the program end to end for teams without a dedicated compliance function.
CMMC 2.0 and defense supply chain
Drata supports CMMC 2.0 as a framework in its self-serve model. RESTIV manages all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls toward a C3PAO assessment and adds CPCSC for Canadian defense work.
AI on sensitive data
Drata has no sovereign-AI offering. RESTIV's SCIFAI provides zero-egress, attributed AI for CUI and ITAR/EAR work.
Pricing comparison.
Neither vendor publishes fixed pricing; compare a managed program against a platform license plus your own remediation labor.
RESTIV Compliance Copilot
Managed engagement, scoped to your certifications and environment (quote-based). You are buying a run compliance program, not a per-seat dashboard license.
Drata
Drata does not publish list prices. Practitioner estimates put entry around $12–15K/yr and mid-market around $20–35K/yr, with per-seat pricing that scales with headcount and frameworks.
When to choose Drata
Choose Drata if you have an in-house security or engineering team that wants the most mature DIY continuous monitoring, strong HITRUST support, and granular multi-framework control mapping they will operate themselves.
When to choose RESTIV
Choose RESTIV if you need CMMC 2.0 or CPCSC, want remediation and the evidence chain run for you rather than self-served, and need sovereign AI for sensitive CUI or ITAR/EAR work.
Frequently asked questions.
Is RESTIV better than Drata?
RESTIV is better for regulated and defense organizations that need CMMC 2.0, CPCSC, and a managed program. Drata is better for technical in-house teams that want to operate DIY continuous monitoring themselves. They serve different buyers.
What is the difference between RESTIV and Drata?
Drata is a self-serve platform whose Autopilot automates evidence collection for in-house teams to act on. RESTIV is a managed program that runs scoping, remediation, and continuous control testing for you, with defense-grade frameworks and sovereign AI.
Is RESTIV cheaper than Drata?
Neither publishes list prices. Drata is a per-seat platform license starting around $12–15K per year plus your internal remediation labor. RESTIV is a managed engagement quoted to your environment that includes the work Drata leaves to your team.
Can RESTIV replace Drata?
Yes for organizations that want a managed, defense-grade compliance program. A technical team that prefers to own continuous monitoring in-house may still prefer Drata's self-serve Autopilot.
Who should use Drata instead of RESTIV?
Technical SaaS teams with in-house security staff who want the most mature DIY continuous monitoring, strong HITRUST support, and granular self-managed multi-framework control mapping should use Drata.
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