CMMC Software Comparison Scorecard
Side-by-side Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) stacks the way a review site lays out a category: products as columns, one Winner per published row. Detail pages and PDFs stay on CMMC solution comparison.
CMMC compliance software comparison: cheapest CMMC options
Year 1 is 25 users at Level 2. Each competing stack uses the lowest published option for each missing piece: privileged access for 5 administrators at the CyberArk Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) catalog price [1], and FutureFeed for compliance tracking [2].
| Criterion | AIC Level 2 | PreVeil stack | GCC High stack | Exostar stack | Vanta stack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 estimate | $19,800 Winner | $54,702 (extrapolated) [5] | $42,762 [3][4] | $24,702 [6] | $21,506 [7] |
| Published list for the kit | Yes | Overlay list only | License plus migration | Managed tenant list | GRC seat list |
| CUI email and files | Included | Overlay | Tenant | Managed tenant | Not included |
| Privileged access | Included | Add-on [1] | Add-on [1] | Add-on [1] | Add-on [1] |
| Configuration compliance with repair | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Training and attestation | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Assessment Binder from live evidence | Included | See vendor | See vendor | See vendor | See vendor |
| You own the keys and the host | Yes Winner | See vendor | Microsoft tenant | Exostar tenant | See vendor |
| MSP can operate it | Yes | Yes | Yes | Exostar owns the tenant | Yes |
AIC Level 2 is the Winner on published Year 1 for this 25-user stack and on customer-owned keys. The Vanta stack is the next-lowest Year 1 figure and leaves out Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) email and files.
Feature matrix
| Need | AIC Level 2 | PreVeil | GCC High | Exostar Managed Microsoft 365 | Vanta Essentials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vault and rotation | Available now | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Brokered SSH, RDP, and VNC sessions | Available now | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| CUI email and file sharing | Available now | Yes (overlay) | Yes (tenant) | Yes (managed tenant) | Not included |
| Compliance tracking | Available now | See vendor | See vendor | See vendor | Yes |
| Runs on hardware you own | Available now | See vendor | No | No | See vendor |
Head-to-head
| Stack | Full page |
|---|---|
| PreVeil | /cmmc/compare/preveil |
| Microsoft GCC High | /cmmc/compare/microsoft-gcc-high |
| Exostar | /cmmc/compare/exostar |
| Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe | /cmmc/compare/vanta-drata-secureframe |
| CyberArk, Delinea, BeyondTrust, Keeper | /cmmc/compare |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest published way to meet CMMC Level 2 in this grid?
Among the stacks we priced for 25 users, AIC Level 2 at $19,800 Year 1 is the lowest. For compliance tracking alone, AIC Level 2 compliance tracking is $1,428 Year 1 against $2,196 for FutureFeed Innovator with the Level 2 framework [2].
Why does AIC show Winner instead of stars?
Stars on review sites come from user reviews. This scorecard marks the best published price or the included capability on that row.
Do I have to move to GCC High?
No product decides that. AIC runs beside Microsoft 365 GCC, GCC High, or a commercial tenant.
How does this CMMC compliance software comparison identify the cheapest CMMC option?
It compares the published Year 1 cost for the scope stated on each page. Any estimates are labeled and their assumptions and numbered sources appear in the comparison. Confirm current scope and terms with each provider.
What CMMC compliance software alternatives should I compare?
Compare the scope you need: CUI email and files, privileged access, configuration compliance, training, evidence, deployment control, and support. The grid shows sourced capabilities and links to the relevant detail pages.
How should I compare CMMC compliance software pricing?
Compare the full Year 1 cost for the same number of users, systems, and included services. The tables label estimates and link the numbered source notes. Confirm current scope and terms with each provider.
Sources and notes
- CyberArk Privilege Cloud Standard, $125.10 per user per month. Texas DIR contract DIR-CPO-5912 product catalog. https://4142176.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4142176/_MARKETING/_ARCHIVE/Webflow%20PDFs/Contracts/DIR-CPO-5912/T3%20DIR%20CyberArk%20Product%20Catalog.pdf. Retrieved 2026-10-09. Five users for 12 months: $7,506.
- FutureFeed Innovator, $99 per month, plus the CMMC Level 2 framework at $1,008 per year. https://futurefeed.co/pricing/. Retrieved 2026-10-09. Total $2,196 per year.
- Microsoft 365 Business Premium GCC High, $35.80, and the Defender and Purview add-on, $24.40, per user per month, reseller planning prices. https://secureframe.com/blog/gcc-high-pricing. Retrieved 2026-10-09. 25 users for 12 months: $18,060.
- GCC High migration for about 25 users, $15,000 to $25,000. https://i3solutions.com/gcc-high-cost/. Retrieved 2026-10-09. The low end is used.
- PreVeil Pass, $450 per month for 3 users, 12-month contract paid up front. https://www.preveil.com/preveil-pass/. Retrieved 2026-10-09. Extrapolated to 25 users at $150 per user per month, $45,000. PreVeil does not publish a 25-user price. This is an estimate.
- Exostar Managed Microsoft 365 SMB plan, $50 per user per month, up to 75 users. https://www.exostar.com/resources/solution-brief-exostars-managed-microsoft-365/. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
- Vanta on AWS Marketplace, 1 to 20 employees, $14,000 per year for the lowest package. https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-5ophamrbfxt44. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
About this comparison
Competitor information comes from the public sources listed above and was collected on October 9, 2026. Prices, packages, and features change, and resellers may quote different prices. This information is not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. Confirm current terms with each vendor before you buy. Figures marked as estimates are estimates. AIC prices are list prices from the AIC CMMC price list dated October 9, 2026.
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