AIC vs Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe: CMMC Alternatives, Pricing, and Reviews
Head-to-head Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) comparison: Analog Informatics Corporation (AIC) versus Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe. Those products sell compliance automation: connector tests, a Trust Center, and reports. They do not run the security controls. The CMMC scorecard is on CMMC software comparison.
At a Glance
| Criterion | AIC | Vanta, Drata, or Secureframe | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same-scope Year 1 (tracking plus 5 privileged users) | $5,988 (Level 2 Essentials) | $21,506 (Vanta Essentials plus privileged access) [1][5] | AIC |
| Full Level 2 kit Year 1 | $19,800 | See vendor plus add-ons | AIC on the published kit |
| Connector mesh (AWS, GitHub, Okta, HRIS) | Not that job | Yes | Vanta class on commercial SOC 2 |
| Configuration compliance with repair | Included | Not included | AIC |
| Privileged vault, sessions, and elevation | Included | Separate purchase | AIC |
| Assessment Binder from live enclave records | Included | Connector evidence | AIC |
What each product does
Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe sell continuous tests against software-as-a-service (SaaS) connectors. AIC CMMC Level 2 is the CMMC kit: CUI email and files, privileged access, configuration compliance on connecting machines, training, and the Assessment Binder on one server. A Trust Center link is not a CUI enclave.
How AIC wins this deal
Order AIC CMMC Level 2 for the CMMC program. Connecting-machine scans, training attestations, privileged sessions, and CUI mail records write into the Assessment Binder. Commercial SOC 2 for a SaaS product is a different program. It is not a reason to run CMMC in Vanta.
Need a smaller first invoice? Start on Level 2 Essentials ($499 per month) for tracking plus privileged access, then upgrade in place to full Level 2 (CUI email, file sharing, training). Or start on Level 2 compliance tracking at $119 per month. Records carry over.
Year 1 in 2026: Essentials $5,988 against $21,506 for Vanta plus privileged access [1][8]. Full Level 2 $19,800 and includes CUI email, files, and training those stacks leave out.
Upgrade path. Start with Free, then Level 2 compliance tracking ($119 per month), Level 2 Essentials ($499 per month), Level 2 ($1,650 per month), and Level 3. Level 1 and AIC Privileged Access ($89 per privileged user per month; five-user minimum) can also upgrade in place to Level 2. Records carry over. Evidence from connecting machines, training and attestation, privileged sessions, Incident Response, and the Assessment Binder stays in one product. Session Recording is not included in Free, Tracking, Essentials, Level 1, or Level 2; it is included only in Level 3 with isolated Jump.
Switch credit. If Vanta, Drata, or Secureframe is prepaid and still has unused term, AIC credits that unused prepaid remainder against Year 1 of the AIC package, up to twelve months of that package. See Competitive Switch Credit.
Why defense contractors and MSPs choose AIC
- Runs the controls, not only tracks them. AIC Level 2 includes the systems that produce the evidence: vault, privileged sessions, endpoint elevation, configuration compliance, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) email and file sharing, and training.
- Support from the people who build it. Unlimited support requests at no charge for customers and partners, with escalation to our engineers.
- Low-risk, experienced vendor. Our developers and support engineers have built standard security software for prime contractors, Defense Industrial Base (DIB) suppliers, and the Intelligence Community for more than 30 years. Building cybersecurity software since 1993.
- You guide the roadmap. Features we do not have yet are marked Planned and built in the order customers ask for them.
- Lower price on every term. For the same scope as Vanta plus privileged access ($21,506), AIC Level 2 Essentials is $5,988 for Year 1. The full AIC Level 2 kit is $19,800 in 2026 and adds CUI email and file sharing and training.
- Deploy your way. On your own hardware (on-premises), or in your Microsoft Azure subscription, ready to configure in under 5 minutes.
- You stay in control. Your evidence stays on infrastructure you own, not in a shared software-as-a-service (SaaS) tenant.
- Managed Service Provider (MSP) and partner friendly. Partner discounts on every sale and every renewal, a higher discount on registered deals, and unlimited free support for partners.
Features
| Feature | Vanta, Drata, Secureframe | AIC Level 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Control tracking and evidence collection | Yes | Available now, from live control evidence |
| Assessment Binder organized for CMMC assessors | Reports by framework | Available now |
| CUI email and file sharing | Not included | Available now |
| Vault for server, network, and local admin passwords, with rotation | Not included | Available now |
| Brokered SSH, RDP, and VNC sessions with command restriction | Not included | Available now |
| Endpoint privilege elevation on Windows, Mac, and Unix/Linux | Not included | Available now |
| Configuration compliance with repair | Monitoring through integrations | Available now, with repair |
| Training assignment, attestation, and reminders | Included in some packages | Available now |
| Runs on hardware you own | No, SaaS | Available now |
Support
| Vanta plus privileged access stack | AIC Level 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendors to call for the Level 2 tools | 3: the compliance platform, a privileged access vendor, and the email and file vendor | 1 |
| Support requests | Per each vendor's terms | Unlimited, at no charge |
| Who answers | Per each vendor's terms | Support engineers, with escalation to the engineers who build the product |
| Partner support | Per each vendor's terms | Unlimited and free for partners |
A low-risk, experienced vendor
- More than 30 years of security software. Our developers and support engineers have built standard security software for prime contractors, DIB suppliers, and the Intelligence Community.
- Building cybersecurity software since 1993.
- The tools and the evidence come from one place. The systems that run the controls write the evidence the Assessment Binder shows, so there are no integration gaps to explain to an assessor.
- Your evidence stays with you. The kit runs on hardware you own or in your own Azure subscription.
- Grow in place. Level 2 upgrades to Level 3 on the same AIC Server, and your records carry over.
You guide the roadmap
Customers guide our feature set. If you need something we list as Planned, or something we do not list at all, tell us. Requests from customers and partners decide what we build next.
Pricing
AIC Level 2 is lower than the Vanta-plus-privileged-access stack on every term, and lower than Drata with CMMC by more than half.
| Product | Published price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Vanta, 1 to 20 employees | $14,000, $21,500, or $23,000 per year by package | AWS Marketplace [1] |
| Drata Foundation, 1 to 50 employees | $15,000 per year | AWS Marketplace [2] |
| Drata with CMMC | $25,000 per year plus $7,500 for CMMC | AWS Marketplace [3] |
| Secureframe | $7,500 plus $7,500 per added framework | Independent review [4] |
Year 1 for a 25-person contractor
| Stack | Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Vanta ($14,000) plus privileged access for 5 administrators ($7,506) | $21,506 [1][5] |
| Drata with CMMC ($32,500) plus privileged access ($7,506) | $40,006 [3][5] |
| AIC Level 2, ordered in 2026 | $19,800 |
| AIC Level 2 Essentials: compliance tracking plus privileged access for 5 administrators | $5,988 |
| AIC Level 2 term | Year 1 | Below the Vanta stack by |
|---|---|---|
| List price, monthly | $21,300 | $206 |
| Ordered by December 31, 2026, monthly | $19,800 | $1,706 |
| Yearly prepay, ordered in 2026 | $16,830 | $4,676 |
The Vanta stack still leaves out CUI email and file sharing, configuration compliance with repair, endpoint elevation, and training. AIC Level 2 includes all of them.
Same scope as the Vanta stack: Level 2 Essentials
AIC Level 2 Essentials (AIC-CMMC-L2-ESS) matches the scope of the Vanta-plus-privileged-access stack: compliance tracking and privileged access, with CUI email and files kept with the provider you already use. It is $499 per month, $5,988 for Year 1, with no startup fee. That is $15,518 below the Vanta stack, about 72 percent less.
| Vanta plus privileged access | AIC Level 2 Essentials | |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 for 5 administrators | $21,506 [1][5] | $5,988 |
| Assessment Binder organized by the 110 Level 2 requirements | Reports by framework | Included |
| Vault with password rotation | Separate vendor | Included |
| Brokered SSH, RDP, and VNC sessions with command restriction | Separate vendor | Included |
| Endpoint privilege elevation on Windows, Mac, and Unix/Linux | Not included | Included |
| Configuration compliance on managed systems | Through integrations | Included, 50 systems |
| Vendors to call | 2 | 1 |
| Upgrade to CUI email, file sharing, and training | Separate vendors | In place to AIC Level 2, records carry over |
Extra privileged users are $89 per user per month, and extra managed systems are $14 per system per month.
Already own your Level 2 tools?
AIC Level 2 compliance tracking (AIC-CMMC-L2-TRACK) is $119 per month, $1,428 for Year 1, with no startup fee. It includes the AIC Server, the Assessment Binder organized by the 110 Level 2 requirements, and Current State Compliance (CSC), the findings ledger with rescan. It upgrades in place to the full Level 2 kit.
Where these tools fit
Compliance automation fits companies managing several frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001 that already own the underlying security tools.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Vanta cost for CMMC?
An AWS Marketplace listing prices Vanta for 1 to 20 employees at $14,000 to $23,000 per year by package [1].
How much does Drata cost for CMMC?
An AWS Marketplace listing shows $25,000 per year plus $7,500 for CMMC [3].
Do Vanta, Drata, or Secureframe replace CMMC security tools?
No. They track and report on controls. You still need the tools that run them. AIC Level 2 provides those tools and the Assessment Binder.
Is AIC less expensive than Vanta for CMMC?
Yes, for the 25-person Level 2 stack on this page. AIC Level 2 is lower than Vanta plus privileged access on every term. For the same scope, AIC Level 2 Essentials is $5,988 for Year 1 against $21,506, and AIC compliance tracking alone is $1,428 for Year 1.
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What are Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe alternatives for CMMC?
Alternatives depend on whether you need secure email and files, compliance tracking, privileged access, or an integrated CMMC kit. This page compares the published scope of Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe with AIC CMMC Complete.
What is Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe pricing for CMMC?
The Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe pricing and package facts available for this comparison are listed above with source links and a retrieval date. Confirm current pricing and terms directly with the vendor.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe for CMMC?
For the sourced 25-user Level 2 bundle comparison dated October 9, 2026, AIC Level 2 is $19,800 in Year 1 with the startup waiver, or $16,830 with yearly prepayment. The right comparison depends on included users, systems, and product scope.
How does Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe compare with GCC High?
Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe and Microsoft GCC High serve different parts of a CMMC environment. This page compares Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe to AIC by the stated product scope; the GCC High page covers tenant and cloud boundary considerations.
Where can I find Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe reviews?
This page is a sourced comparison of published capabilities and prices, not a user-review rating. For user reviews, use an independent review platform and check the review date and product edition.
Sources and notes
- Vanta on AWS Marketplace, 1 to 20 employees, $14,000 / $21,500 / $23,000 per year. https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-5ophamrbfxt44. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
- Drata Foundation on AWS Marketplace, 1 to 50 employees, $15,000 per year. https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-3xw4sjqv2pb22. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
- Drata on AWS Marketplace, $25,000 per year plus $7,500 CMMC. https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-3ubrmmqkovucy. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
- Secureframe pricing review, $7,500 plus $7,500 per framework. https://soc2certificationcost.com/grc-platforms/. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
- CyberArk Privilege Cloud Standard, $125.10 per user per month, Texas DIR-CPO-5912 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.
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. AIC prices are list prices from the AIC CMMC price list dated October 9, 2026.
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