AIC vs Virtru: CMMC Alternatives, Pricing, and Reviews
Head-to-head Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) comparison: Analog Informatics Corporation (AIC) versus Virtru. Virtru encrypts email and files inside Gmail, Microsoft Outlook, and other tools so contractors can send Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) without moving their mailbox. The CMMC scorecard is on CMMC software comparison.
At a Glance
| Criterion | AIC Level 2 | Virtru | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Year 1 | $19,800 for 25 users | $5,988 for 5 users [1] | Virtru on the 5-user encryption line |
| Encrypted CUI email inside current mail | Included | Yes | Tie on encryption in place |
| Privileged vault, sessions, and elevation | Included | Not in published plans | AIC |
| Configuration compliance with repair | Included | Not in published plans | AIC |
| Assessment Binder from live records | Included | Not in published plans | AIC |
| Keys and records on infrastructure you own | Yes | Hosted service | AIC |
What each product does
Virtru encrypts mail in the mailbox you already have. AIC CMMC Level 2 is the complete kit: the AIC email server for CUI, file sharing, privileged access, configuration compliance on connecting machines, training, and the Assessment Binder. You do not add an encryption overlay and then shop for the rest.
How AIC wins this deal
Order AIC CMMC Level 2. Deploy it in Azure or on your hardware. Turn on the included CUI email server. Everyday Gmail or Microsoft 365 can stay for non-CUI work. Connecting-machine scans, training attestations, and privileged access land in the same Assessment Binder.
| You turn on | Included in Level 2 |
|---|---|
| CUI email server and file sharing | 25 mailboxes and 25 share users |
| Privileged vault, brokered sessions, endpoint elevation | 25 managed systems |
| Configuration compliance on connecting machines | Available now |
| Training and Assessment Binder | 25 seats; binder from live evidence |
Year 1 in 2026: $19,800 for 25 users and 25 systems. Virtru Compliance is $5,988 for 5 users and none of the privileged-access or connecting-machine tools [1].
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 Virtru is prepaid and still has unused term, AIC credits that unused prepaid remainder against Year 1 of Level 2, up to twelve months of the AIC package. See Competitive Switch Credit.
Why defense contractors and MSPs choose AIC
- More included per dollar. AIC Level 2 covers CUI email and file sharing plus privileged access, configuration compliance, training, and evidence for 25 users at a published $1,650 per month.
- Startup fees waived for 2026. On every CMMC package ordered on or before December 31, 2026.
- 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. You own the infrastructure, the encryption keys, and the audit records.
- Everyday mail stays put. Move CUI into the AIC email server. You do not encrypt the whole company mailbox.
- MSP and partner friendly. Partner discounts on every sale and every renewal, a higher discount on registered deals, and unlimited free support for partners.
- 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.
Virtru pricing
| Virtru plan | Published price |
|---|---|
| Compliance | $499 per month, includes 5 users, billed annually [1] |
Virtru raised the Compliance plan from $399 per month [2]. Virtru describes the plan as FedRAMP Moderate [1]. Prices for more than 5 users are not published.
What a Level 2 program still needs after Virtru
| Need | Virtru Compliance | AIC Level 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encrypted CUI email and files | Yes | Available now |
| Vault for server, network, and local admin passwords, with rotation | Not in published plans | Available now |
| Brokered SSH, RDP, and VNC sessions with command restriction | Not in published plans | Available now |
| Endpoint privilege elevation on Windows, Mac, and Unix/Linux | Not in published plans | Available now |
| Configuration compliance with repair | Not in published plans | Available now |
| Training assignment, attestation, and reminders | Not in published plans | Available now |
| Assessment Binder from live control evidence | Not in published plans | Available now |
| Keys and records on infrastructure you own | Hosted service | Available now |
Price comparison
| Item | Virtru Compliance | AIC Level 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Users included | 5 | 25 |
| Systems with privileged access and configuration compliance | None | 25 |
| Year 1 | $5,988 for 5 users [1] | $19,800 for 25 users and 25 systems |
| Per included user per year | $1,198 | $1,200, with privileged access, configuration compliance, training, and evidence included |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Virtru cost for CMMC?
Virtru publishes its Compliance plan at $499 per month with 5 users, billed annually [1].
What is an alternative to Virtru for CMMC Level 2?
AIC Level 2 includes CUI email and file sharing plus the privileged access, configuration compliance, training, and evidence tools email encryption does not cover.
What are Virtru 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 Virtru with AIC CMMC Complete.
What is Virtru pricing for CMMC?
The Virtru 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 Virtru 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 Virtru compare with GCC High?
Virtru and Microsoft GCC High serve different parts of a CMMC environment. This page compares Virtru to AIC by the stated product scope; the GCC High page covers tenant and cloud boundary considerations.
Where can I find Virtru 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.
Help set our 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.
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Sources and notes
- Virtru pricing and packages: Compliance plan $499 per month, 5 users, billed annually, FedRAMP Moderate. https://www.virtru.com/data-security-platform/pricing-packages. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
- Virtru pricing history. https://pricingsaas.com/companies/virtru. 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. AIC prices are list prices from the AIC CMMC price list dated October 9, 2026.
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