AuditPath vs Drata

AuditPath vs Drata: Which SOC 2 Tool Is Right for You?

Q: Is AuditPath cheaper than Drata?

Yes. AuditPath has a free Starter plan and paid plans from $149/month. Drata typically starts at $5,000–$12,000/year depending on the number of employees and controls.

Q: Does AuditPath support DPDP Act unlike Drata?

Yes. AuditPath has a dedicated DPDP Act 2023 framework built in. Drata does not currently offer DPDP Act support.

Q: Does AuditPath store data in India?

Yes. AuditPath runs entirely on AWS ap-south-1 (Mumbai), keeping all customer data within India. Drata stores data in the US.

Drata is a polished, feature-rich compliance platform. AuditPath is a leaner alternative built for teams that need a free starting point, Indian data residency, and native DPDP Act 2023 support — at a fraction of the cost.

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Feature comparison

Side-by-side comparison

Feature	AuditPath	Drata
Starting price	✓Free ($0)	✕~$5,000+/year
Data residency	✓India (ap-south-1)	✕US-only
DPDP Act support	✓Native	✕Not available
ISO 27001	✓Yes	✓Yes
SOC 2	✓Yes	✓Yes
AWS auto-collection	✓Yes	✓Yes
Auditor portal	✓Included	✕Paid add-on
Free plan	✓No card required	✕No
Setup time	✓< 5 minutes	✕Days to weeks

Pricing based on publicly available information. Drata pricing may vary by contract. Last updated March 2026.

Fit guide

Which tool fits your team?

Choose AuditPath if…

You're an Indian company or handle Indian user data and need DPDP Act compliance alongside SOC 2 or ISO 27001.
Your budget is limited — you want to start for free and grow into paid features only when your team is ready.
You need data stored in India (AWS ap-south-1) to meet regulatory, contractual, or board-level data-residency requirements.

Choose Drata if…

Your organisation is US-based and wants Drata's polished, design-forward UI and an extensive library of 100+ pre-built integrations across SaaS tools.
You need highly automated employee onboarding workflows and training tracking tightly integrated with your HR systems.

FAQ

Common questions

Is AuditPath cheaper than Drata?

Yes. AuditPath has a free Starter plan and paid plans from $149/month. Drata typically starts at $5,000 to $12,000/year depending on the number of employees and controls.

Does AuditPath support DPDP Act unlike Drata?

Yes. AuditPath has a dedicated DPDP Act 2023 framework built in. Drata does not currently offer DPDP Act support.

Does AuditPath store data in India?

Yes. AuditPath runs entirely on AWS ap-south-1 (Mumbai), keeping all customer data within India. Drata stores data in the US.

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