Copla — Independent Software Review

Streamline compliance with expert CISO support and automation.

Compliance Transparency Index

Grade: C — Score: 65/100

Best For

• European fintechs and financial services firms that need DORA compliance. Copla was built specifically for EU financial regulations and includes a dedicated DORA Register of Information product.
• SMEs pursuing their first ISO 27001 or SOC 2 certification without a dedicated compliance team. The combination of automation and CISO-as-a-Service replaces the need to hire a full-time compliance officer.
• Organizations managing multiple compliance frameworks simultaneously. The cross-mapping feature lets you complete ISO 27001, DORA, and NIS2 requirements in a single pass rather than three separate projects.
• Companies that want predictable compliance costs regardless of team size. Per-framework pricing (not per-user) means your bill stays the same as you hire, up to 50 users.

Not Ideal For

• Large enterprises with 50+ users that need per-seat licensing and advanced admin features. Copla's standard plans cap at 50 users, with custom pricing above that threshold.
• Organizations primarily focused on US-centric compliance frameworks like HIPAA, FedRAMP, or CMMC. Copla's strength is European regulations (DORA, NIS2, MiCA). US frameworks are available but not the core focus.
• Teams that need a fully self-service platform with no onboarding call. Copla requires a consultation and a €499 onboarding fee to get started. There is no free self-service trial.

Operational Overview

Pricing Structure

ISO 27001: €2,999/year (special offer, normally €4,000/year) + €499 onboarding fee

• Risk assessment and treatment
• Policy and documentation management
• Internal audits and corrective actions
• Control implementation and automation
• Awareness training and continuous improvement
• For organizations with fewer than 50 users
• 20% off each additional framework

DORA: €4,500/year + €499 onboarding fee

• ICT risk management
• ICT incident reporting
• Digital operational resilience testing
• Third-party risk and vendor governance
• Business continuity and disaster recovery
• For organizations with fewer than 50 users
• 20% off each additional framework

NIS2 / SOC 2 / PCI DSS: €3,500/year each + €499 onboarding fee

• Framework-specific compliance analysis
• Automated evidence collection
• Policy and documentation setup
• Risk management and security workflows
• Monitoring and reporting
• For organizations with fewer than 50 users
• 20% off each additional framework

Fractional CISO (add-on): From €6,000/year (5h/month) to €24,000/year (20h/month). Custom at €120/hour.

• Dedicated CISO expert
• Audit support and compliance QA
• Policy templates and compliance documents
• Security roadmap and ongoing advisory
• Joins auditor calls on your behalf

Alternative Consideration

Consider switching to Drata: Drata offers similar compliance automation but may have different pricing structures and features.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Copla compare to Drata and Vanta for compliance automation?

Copla prices by framework (e.g., ISO 27001 at €2,999/year, DORA at €4,500/year), while Drata and Vanta use per-user pricing models. Copla's differentiator is its built-in CISO-as-a-Service, where a dedicated expert joins auditor calls and builds your compliance roadmap. Drata and Vanta have broader US framework coverage (HIPAA, FedRAMP, CMMC) and larger integration ecosystems (85+ for Drata). Copla specializes in European regulations like DORA, NIS2, and MiCA, making it a stronger fit for EU-regulated financial institutions.

What does Copla's CISO-as-a-Service include?

Three tiers are available as add-ons to any framework plan. Consulting at €6,000/year provides 5 hours/month for audit support and compliance QA. Guidance at €12,000/year offers 10 hours/month including policy templates and documentation. Fractional CISO at €24,000/year gives 20 hours/month with a full security roadmap and ongoing advisory. A flexible option at €120/hour is also available. CISOs customize policies to your business reality and join auditor calls when needed.

How does Copla's framework cross-mapping work?

When you pursue multiple frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001 and DORA), many controls overlap. Copla maps these overlapping requirements so you complete them once and apply the results to both frameworks automatically. The vendor claims this reduces compliance work by up to 90% for multi-framework environments. Each additional framework also gets a 20% price discount. For example, adding DORA to an existing ISO 27001 plan would cost €3,600/year (20% off €4,500) instead of the full price.

Is Copla suitable for DORA compliance?

DORA compliance is one of Copla's core strengths. The €4,500/year DORA plan covers ICT risk management, incident reporting, resilience testing, third-party vendor governance, and business continuity. Copla also offers a dedicated DORA Register of Information product (Copla Registry, from €600/year) for ICT RoI reporting requirements. A free DORA self-assessment tool is available on the website. The company serves over 100 regulated European financial institutions and was built specifically for EU financial regulation.

Does Copla offer a free trial?

No self-service free trial is available. Copla starts with a free consultation call where the team assesses your regulatory requirements. After that, onboarding requires a one-time €499 fee per framework. The company does offer a free DORA self-assessment tool on its website that evaluates your organization's DORA readiness without any commitment.

What is Copla's pricing model compared to per-user compliance platforms?

Copla charges per framework, not per user. ISO 27001 costs €2,999/year (special offer), DORA is €4,500/year, and NIS2, SOC 2, or PCI DSS each cost €3,500/year. All plans include a one-time €499 onboarding fee and cover organizations with fewer than 50 users. Each additional framework is discounted by 20%. This means a 30-person team pays the same as a 5-person team, which benefits growing companies. Per-user platforms like Drata or Vanta can cost more as headcount increases.

Who founded Copla and where is the company based?

Copla was founded in September 2023 by Aurimas Bakas (CEO), Andrius Minkevičius (CTO), and Nojus Bendoraitis (CLO). The company is headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania. Bakas and Minkevičius previously co-founded Paysolut, a core banking platform acquired by fintech unicorn SumUp in 2021. The company was formerly known as CyberUpgrade and rebranded to Copla in 2025 to reflect its broader compliance focus.

Does Copla hold its own SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification?

Copla's own SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certifications are not publicly documented on its website as of April 2026. The company is GDPR compliant as an EU-based organization and has a published privacy policy. Copla's G2 badges include GRC Leader and Cloud Compliance Best Support. For organizations that require vendor SOC 2 reports as part of their procurement process, this is worth verifying directly with the Copla team.