Compare Drata and Microsoft Defender for Cloud 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (38.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Drata
Star Rating
(1,157)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Learn more about DrataMicrosoft Defender for Cloud
Star Rating
(308)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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- G2 reviewers report that Drata excels in user experience, with a user-centric format that makes it easy to navigate. Users appreciate the smooth onboarding process, which includes workshops and sessions that help teams get up to speed quickly, contrasting with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, where some users noted challenges in configuration.
- Users say that Drata's customer support is notably fast and reliable, providing timely assistance when needed. In comparison, while Microsoft Defender for Cloud offers solid support, some users have expressed a desire for quicker response times, indicating that Drata may have the edge in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Defender for Cloud provides a centralized dashboard that effectively highlights security issues and compliance gaps, which users find helpful for managing their workflows. However, Drata's focus on compliance, particularly for SOC2, resonates well with small businesses looking for budget-friendly solutions.
- According to verified reviews, Drata's ease of use is frequently highlighted, with users noting that it saves time across their business operations. In contrast, while Microsoft Defender for Cloud is also considered user-friendly, some users feel that it could improve in streamlining certain processes.
- Users appreciate the proactive threat notifications from Microsoft Defender for Cloud, which provide real-time updates on security issues, enhancing peace of mind. However, Drata's comprehensive compliance monitoring features are particularly appealing to those focused on regulatory requirements, showcasing its strength in that domain.
- G2 reviewers highlight that both products have strong overall ratings, but Drata's higher satisfaction scores and larger volume of recent reviews suggest a more consistent user experience. This is particularly important for potential buyers looking for reliable and up-to-date feedback on software performance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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Everything your company needs to
get and stay audit-ready.
- Unlimited Admins
- Unlimited Integrations (140+ to choose from)
- Dynamic Policy Builder
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
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- Unified visibility of your security posture across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and hybrid clouds
- Real-time security access and prioritization of the most critical risks with context-aware cloud security
- Integrated extended detection and response (XDR) solution across multicloud workloads to prevent, detect, and respond to attacks
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
926
8.8
234
Ease of Use
9.1
972
8.7
235
Ease of Setup
8.9
871
8.6
139
Ease of Admin
9.2
803
8.8
120
Quality of Support
9.6
918
8.6
227
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
796
8.5
117
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
891
9.6
223
Features by Category
Management
Not enough data
9.1
47
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
8.7
44
Operations
Not enough data
8.8
45
Not enough data
8.7
46
Not enough data
8.4
45
Security Controls
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
8.6
45
Administration
Not enough data
9.3
22
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
9.1
22
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.5
20
Protection
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.5
21
Security
9.3
466
8.8
99
8.3
383
8.6
98
Feature Not Available
8.6
95
8.4
379
8.5
95
Compliance
9.0
414
8.6
97
8.8
392
8.5
93
9.0
400
8.8
94
Administration
9.2
435
8.7
92
9.1
421
8.7
94
8.1
390
8.6
94
Functionality - Software Composition Analysis
Not enough data
9.4
12
Not enough data
9.9
12
Not enough data
9.7
12
Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis
Not enough data
9.6
12
Not enough data
10.0
12
Not enough data
9.6
12
Activity Monitoring
Not enough data
8.5
64
Not enough data
8.4
63
Not enough data
8.4
64
Not enough data
8.6
62
Security
Not enough data
8.5
63
Not enough data
7.9
61
Not enough data
8.4
63
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
61
Not enough data
8.1
62
Not enough data
8.1
61
Agentic AI - Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
360
Not enough data
8.9
377
Not enough data
Risk assessment
8.8
385
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
393
Not enough data
7.7
30
Not enough data
Generative AI - Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment
7.5
29
Not enough data
7.4
30
Not enough data
Documentation
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
9.2
15
Security
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.3
15
Configuration
Not enough data
8.4
62
Not enough data
8.7
66
Not enough data
8.6
60
Not enough data
8.6
60
Not enough data
8.4
67
Visibility
Not enough data
8.5
65
Not enough data
8.8
60
Vulnerability Management
Not enough data
8.6
63
Not enough data
8.9
62
Not enough data
8.6
62
Not enough data
8.6
64
Alerts management
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Automation
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Analysis
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Issue Resolution
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Configuration Management - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Model Protection - AI Security Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Runtime Monitoring - AI Security Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Policy Enforcement and Compliance - AI Security Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) ToolsHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Assessment - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance & Compliance - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Security Compliance
7.1
84
Not enough data
7.7
82
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Services - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Drata and Microsoft Defender for Cloud are categorized as Cloud Compliance
Unique Categories
Drata is categorized as Security Compliance and Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment
Microsoft Defender for Cloud is categorized as Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), AI Security Solutions, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Secure Code Review, Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics, Cloud Detection and Response (CDR), Container Security, Cloud Workload Protection Platforms, Container Monitoring, Software Composition Analysis, and AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Drata
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
33.1%
Information Technology and Services
20.7%
Financial Services
8.5%
Hospital & Health Care
5.8%
Computer & Network Security
3.1%
Other
28.9%
Information Technology and Services
23.3%
Computer Software
11.8%
Computer & Network Security
11.5%
Education Management
6.8%
Oil & Energy
3.6%
Other
43.0%
Discussions
What is Drata used for?
2 Comments
KB
Drata is a platform used to automate security & compliance controls monitoring and auditing (including integrations with common cloud infrastructure and web...Read more
How are others coping with slower support, chatbot inconsistencies, and login / chat issues?
1 Comment
AB
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Try leveraging Drata's continuous monitoring feature that automatically tests controls and surfaces issues early. The...Read more
Has anyone else felt friction between Drata’s control depth and their own compliance approach or frameworks?
1 Comment
AB
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Have you explored building custom integrations through Drata's API? You can push data into the platform from systems it...Read more
What are the three security services provided by Windows Azure?
2 Comments
KS
It provides azure firewall, Microsoft sentinel, prevents DDOS Attack, defender for cloud Read more
What is Microsoft Defender for Cloud used for?
1 Comment
CS
Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a multicloud security solution. It provides native CSPM capabilities for Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud environments and...Read more
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