Drata FedRAMP Cost: What the Platform Costs in 2026

Drata platform pricing runs roughly $7,500 to $100,000-plus per year by tier, with a median contract near $12,000 and a starter band of $15,000 to $25,000 for typical mid-market CSPs. Drata covers all four FedRAMP baselines on pre-mapped NIST 800-53 controls and holds its own 20x Low pilot authorization. This brief covers what Drata costs, what it automates, and where the 3PAO fee stays fixed.

Headline

Drata platform pricing runs ~$7.5K to $100K+/yr (median ~$12K), with a starter band of $15K-$25K for mid-market CSPs. Drata holds a FedRAMP 20x Low pilot authorization and is OSCAL-native. The platform fee is separate from the 3PAO assessment.

Section A

What Drata is, and how it handles FedRAMP

Drata is a compliance-automation platform that continuously monitors security controls and automates evidence collection across frameworks. For FedRAMP it covers LI-SaaS, Low, Moderate, and High baselines with pre-mapped NIST 800-53 controls, and a continuous-monitoring module that handles post-authorization monitoring requirements. Its central design choice is control reuse: because Drata models everything on NIST 800-53, FedRAMP can run alongside SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and other programs without re-collecting overlapping evidence. For a CSP already in Drata for SOC 2, adding FedRAMP reuses much of that work.

Drata is built around OSCAL, the machine-readable control format NIST developed that is now the required submission format under FedRAMP 20x. As of late 2025 Drata holds its own FedRAMP 20x Low pilot authorization. One distinction worth noting for 2026 budgeting: Drata's own authorization is at the Low level, whereas Vanta and Paramify currently hold 20x Moderate. For a CSP pursuing a Moderate boundary that wants its tooling authorized at the same level, that gap is a real selection factor.

Section B

Drata FedRAMP pricing in 2026

Drata Pricing Bands / Indicative 2026USD

Tier	Indicative Range	Notes
Foundation / Essential (startup)	~$7,500 - $15,000 / yr	Entry tier; small teams and single framework.
Starter (25-75 employees)	~$15,000 - $25,000 / yr	Most common mid-tier; straightforward infrastructure.
Advanced / Enterprise	~$50,000 - $100,000+ / yr	Custom; multi-framework and larger boundaries.
Underlying 3PAO audit (separate)	$125K - $650K	Independent assessor fee for Moderate. Not part of any Drata subscription.

Tiers are third-party-reported list figures (Vendr, Sprinto and procurement-data sources, June 2026); the median $12,000 contract figure is drawn from verified-purchase aggregates. FedRAMP-scope pricing is custom.

Section C

Where Drata saves money, and where it does not

The savings come from control reuse and continuous monitoring. By keeping vulnerability and risk data connected to controls and automating evidence collection, Drata removes much of the manual effort in maintaining FedRAMP posture year over year, and its NIST 800-53 backbone means a CSP running multiple frameworks does not pay the evidence-collection cost twice. The recurring win is in the multi-year continuous monitoring and annual assessment cycle, not the one-time initial authorization.

What Drata does not change: the 3PAO assessment fee, which stays at roughly $125,000 to $650,000 for Moderate (see the 3PAO guide). Drata also does not author your controls or remediate findings; the remediation engineering to close a gap is your team's cost. Budget the Drata subscription and the 3PAO fee as separate lines, and weigh the Low-versus-Moderate authorization distinction if your boundary is Moderate.

Section D

Right pick / wrong pick

Right pick when

You run multiple frameworks and want NIST 800-53 control reuse to avoid duplicate evidence work.
You are a startup to mid-market CSP and want a clear tiered entry near $15K-$25K.
You value OSCAL-native tooling aligned with the 20x submission format.

Wrong pick when

You specifically want a platform whose own authorization is at Moderate (Drata's is Low as of June 2026).
You expect the platform fee to offset the 3PAO assessment (it does not).
Your single largest line is bespoke SSP authoring rather than ongoing evidence collection.

Section E

Frequently asked questions

E.1

How much does Drata cost for FedRAMP?

Drata platform pricing runs roughly $7,500 to $100,000-plus per year in 2026 across its tiers, with a median verified contract near $12,000 per year. Starter packages for companies with 25 to 75 employees typically begin at $15,000 to $25,000 annually, and enterprise plans range from $50,000 to $100,000-plus. FedRAMP-scope pricing is custom. The Drata subscription is separate from the independent 3PAO assessment, which still runs $125,000 to $650,000 for Moderate.

E.2

Is Drata itself FedRAMP authorized?

Drata holds a FedRAMP 20x Low pilot authorization obtained in late 2025. The platform is built around OSCAL, the machine-readable format NIST developed that is now the required submission format under FedRAMP 20x. As of June 2026 Drata's own authorization is at the Low impact level, not yet Moderate, which is a relevant distinction for CSPs pursuing Moderate boundaries.

E.3

What FedRAMP baselines does Drata support?

Drata covers LI-SaaS, Low, Moderate, and High FedRAMP baselines with pre-mapped NIST 800-53 controls and a continuous-monitoring module that handles post-authorization monitoring. Because Drata reuses NIST 800-53-based controls across frameworks, FedRAMP can run alongside SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other programs, which lets multi-framework CSPs avoid re-collecting overlapping evidence.

E.4

Does Drata replace the FedRAMP 3PAO?

No. Drata does not replace the 3PAO. FedRAMP requires an independent accredited assessor to test your controls regardless of platform, and that assessor cannot be the firm that prepared your documentation. Drata automates control mapping, evidence collection, and continuous monitoring, but the 3PAO fee of $125,000 to $650,000 for Moderate is a separate, unavoidable line.

E.5

Who is Drata best suited to for FedRAMP?

Drata fits startups to mid-market CSPs that want NIST 800-53 control reuse across multiple frameworks and a built-in ConMon module, particularly those already pursuing SOC 2 or ISO 27001 who are adding FedRAMP. Its OSCAL-native design aligns with the 20x submission format. It is a weaker fit for organizations targeting Moderate that specifically want a platform whose own authorization is already at Moderate, where Vanta or Paramify currently hold that level.

Section F

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