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Drata vs Scrut Automation:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Drata had more branded searches than Scrut Automation among security compliance automation platforms worldwide. Drata had about 22,500 branded searches, while Scrut Automation had 2,400. Drata made up 20.9% of all security compliance automation platform searches we track, and Scrut Automation accounted for 2.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about security compliance automation platforms, Drata appeared in all five answers and Scrut Automation in two. Drata was mentioned before Scrut Automation in every answer.

Among security compliance automation platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Drata, about 9 searches for every 1 for Scrut Automation

Drata 22.5K searchesScrut Automation 2.4K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Drata, mentioned in every answer we collected

Drata in 5 of 5Scrut Automation in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Drata, named ahead of Scrut Automation in every answer

Drata first in 5Scrut Automation never first

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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. Scrut Automation 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 Scrut Automation in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Vanta1st
  2. Drata2nd
  3. Secureframe3rd
  4. Sprinto4th
  5. Scrut Automation5th
  6. Hyperproof6th
  7. OneTrust7th
  8. Thoropass8th
  9. 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

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5 answers

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 Scrut Automation more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Drata and Scrut Automation 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.

Drata and Scrut Automation among security compliance automation platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Drata, Scrut Automation. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthOneTrustDrataSprintoSecureframeThoropassHyperproofScrut AutomationVantaScytale
Oct 202549.4%22.5%14.8%4.4%3%2.4%2.4%1.1%0.25%
Nov 202547.3%21.5%17.3%4.2%2.8%2.3%2.8%1.6%0.3%
Dec 202542.8%19.4%23.4%4.6%2.6%2.5%3.1%1.4%0.22%
Jan 202644.6%20.3%20%4.9%3.3%2.6%3.2%0.95%0.22%
Feb 202646.8%21.4%17.1%4.2%3.4%2.7%2.7%1.3%0.29%
Mar 202647.3%21.5%17.4%4.2%2.8%2.3%2.8%1.3%0.31%
Apr 202643.2%24%19.4%4.7%2.6%2.1%2.5%1.2%0.29%
May 202645.7%20.8%20.5%4.1%2.7%2.2%2.2%1.5%0.29%
Jun 202644.9%20.4%20.1%4.9%2.6%2.6%2.6%1.5%0.27%
Jul 202645.5%20.7%20.4%4%2.7%2.7%2.7%0.97%0.34%
Aug 202646%20.9%20.6%4.1%2.7%2.2%2.2%0.98%0.33%
Sep 202645.9%20.9%20.6%4.1%2.7%2.2%2.2%1%0.34%

How has the Drata and Scrut Automation comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for security compliance automation platforms worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Drata worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 27.5K to 22.5K in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Scrut Automation worldwide fell 17.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 2.4K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

5 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Drata’s and Scrut Automation’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.

Drata

4 branded search terms

  • drata
  • drata app
  • drata compliance
  • drata software

Scrut Automation

1 branded search term

  • scrut automation

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