Drata vs OneTrust:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, OneTrust had more branded searches than Drata among security compliance automation platforms worldwide. OneTrust had about 49,500 branded searches, while Drata had 22,500. OneTrust made up 45.9% of all security compliance automation platform searches we track, and Drata accounted for 20.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about security compliance automation platforms, Drata appeared in all five answers and OneTrust in two. Drata was mentioned before OneTrust in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
OneTrust, about 2 searches for every 1 for Drata
Who does AI mention more?
Drata, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Drata, named ahead of OneTrust in every answer
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Top security compliance automation platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Drata appeared in all five answers. OneTrust was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Drata was listed before OneTrust in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Vanta1st- Drata2nd
Secureframe3rd
Sprinto4th- Scrut Automation5th
Hyperproof6th- OneTrust7th
Thoropass8th
Scytale–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Drata5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Vanta5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Sprinto3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Secureframe3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Hyperproof3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- OneTrust2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Scrut Automation2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Thoropass1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Scytale0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about security compliance automation platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which security compliance automation platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best security compliance automation platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best security compliance automation platform for a security team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“security compliance automation”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compliance automation platform”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Drata or OneTrust more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Drata and OneTrust by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine security compliance automation platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for OneTrust, Drata. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | OneTrust | Drata | Sprinto | Secureframe | Thoropass | Hyperproof | Scrut Automation | Vanta | Scytale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.4% | 22.5% | 14.8% | 4.4% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.25% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.3% | 21.5% | 17.3% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.8% | 19.4% | 23.4% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.22% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.6% | 20.3% | 20% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.95% | 0.22% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.8% | 21.4% | 17.1% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.29% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.3% | 21.5% | 17.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.31% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.2% | 24% | 19.4% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.29% |
| May 2026 | 45.7% | 20.8% | 20.5% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.29% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.9% | 20.4% | 20.1% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.27% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.5% | 20.7% | 20.4% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.97% | 0.34% |
| Aug 2026 | 46% | 20.9% | 20.6% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.98% | 0.33% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.9% | 20.9% | 20.6% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1% | 0.34% |
How has the Drata and OneTrust comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- OneTrust was ahead of Drata in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Drata’s share of searches among security compliance automation platforms worldwide moved from 22.5% to 20.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.5K to 22.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OneTrust’s share of searches among security compliance automation platforms worldwide moved from 49.4% to 45.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for security compliance automation platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Drata’s and OneTrust’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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