Graften vs Drata: which fits an MSP?
Drata is a well-known compliance automation platform, and so are Vanta, Secureframe and Sprinto. They solve a different problem from the one an MSP has. This page explains where each approach fits so you can choose honestly.
This comparison describes the general design focus of each category of product, based on public positioning, and was reviewed in October 2026. Features and pricing change, so check each vendor's own site before deciding. Drata is a trademark of its owner. We are not affiliated with it. If you spot something out of date, email hello@graften.io and we will fix it.
The short version
Choose a platform like Drata if your goal is to get your own company, or a single customer company, through an audit such as SOC 2 or ISO 27001, with continuous monitoring of that one organisation's systems.
Choose Graften if you are an MSP or MSSP who has to assess, report on and improve security across many client organisations, and your clients are asking about Australian standards such as the Essential Eight, SMB1001 or APRA CPS 234.
Side by side
| Graften | Single-company compliance automation (Drata, Vanta and similar) | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical buyer | MSPs and MSSPs serving many clients | A company preparing its own audits |
| Unit of work | A portfolio of client organisations, each with its own connections, scores and reports | Usually one organisation's environment and audit |
| Framework emphasis | Essential Eight, SMB1001, APRA CPS 234, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2 and more | Commonly SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI and similar |
| Client-facing output | White-label client portals, scheduled reports, cyber insurance answers | Auditor access and trust pages for the organisation itself |
| MSP tooling | PSA and RMM integrations, service desk, quotes, per-client billing | Some vendors run partner programs for service providers; the product is still organised around one company at a time |
| Data location | Stored in AWS Sydney (ap-southeast-2) | Check with each vendor |
| Unmeasured controls | Shown as not assessed, never counted as passed | Check with each vendor |
When a Drata or Vanta partnership makes more sense
If a client needs a SOC 2 report for its own customers, a platform designed around that audit process is the right tool, and some MSPs resell or implement those platforms. Graften is not trying to replace that engagement. Many MSPs use a platform like that for a handful of clients who need SOC 2, and Graften for the rest of the client base who need ongoing posture reporting, Essential Eight evidence and insurance answers.
What you get with Graften
- Plans from $599 AUD per month for up to 10 clients, with a 14-day full-access trial. See pricing.
- Essential Eight assessment from connected Microsoft 365, AWS and endpoint evidence.
- SMB1001 readiness tracking and an assessor-ready evidence pack.
- Cyber insurance questionnaires filled from evidence.
- A vCISO toolkit with metered AI assistance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Graften a Drata alternative?
For an MSP managing security and compliance across many clients, yes. For a single company that needs a SOC 2 audit, a platform built for that is likely the better fit.
Can Graften produce a SOC 2 report?
Graften maps client findings to SOC 2 controls and produces evidence packages, but a SOC 2 report is issued by an independent auditor. Graften does not issue audit reports.