CMMC Compliance Software for Small Contractors

Small contractors evaluating CMMC compliance software need to distinguish compliance automation from the systems that protect controlled unclassified information. Vanta, Drata and Secureframe are SaaS options described in the sources we checked, but their published plan details and pricing differ.

Shortlist#

Vanta: Fits teams seeking automated evidence collection, continuous controls monitoring and auditor workflows.
Drata: Fits organizations wanting pre-built frameworks, risk management, evidence collection and control mapping.
Secureframe: Fits contractors considering compliance software alongside CUI-focused cloud licensing and reseller support.

Segment requirements#

Small contractors should look for automated evidence collection, control mapping, risk tracking, reporting and workflows that support auditor access. The comparison should also account for whether a platform protects CUI directly or instead pairs with a separate CUI platform. According to the comparison published by Kiteworks, Vanta and Secureframe provide automated evidence collection, auditor collaboration portals, continuous monitoring and cross-framework mapping, while neither is described there as providing direct CUI protection.

Vanta lists automated evidence collection, basic reporting, audit workflows, code change and continuous controls monitoring on Essentials. Its pricing page says customers should request a free demo for personalized pricing. Vanta’s risk-management documentation describes risk scenarios, assessments, treatment plans, approvals, action tracking and reporting.

Drata’s plans page lists pre-built integrations, risk management, custom controls, compliance as code, automated evidence collection, audit-hub functionality, policy templates, control mapping and risk-register features. Foundation is listed for up to 50 FTEs, with the framework availability shown on the plan page.

Secureframe’s materials checked here focus on CMMC-related licensing through its Microsoft reseller marketplace and a discussion of Microsoft 365 GCC High Business Premium. The Secureframe article says the GCC High license is approximately $35.80 per user per month, while its marketplace lists Microsoft Planner and Project Plan 3 Commercial at $30.00 per month per license.

Comparison table#

Vendor	Published capabilities relevant to small contractors	Published pricing	Source
Vanta	Automated evidence collection, basic reporting, audit workflows, code change and continuous controls monitoring.	Personalized pricing after a free demo; a specific amount is not published in the sources we checked.	Vanta pricing
Drata	Foundation includes up to 50 FTEs, pre-built integrations, risk management, custom controls, compliance as code, automated evidence collection, policy templates, audit hub, risk register and control mapping.	A specific amount is not published in the sources we checked.	Drata plans
Secureframe	The checked materials describe CMMC-related GCC High licensing support and reseller services.	Microsoft 365 Business Premium for GCC High is approximately $35.80 per user per month, according to Secureframe.	Secureframe GCC High article
Secureframe marketplace	Microsoft Planner and Project Plan 3 Commercial is billed annually and listed at $30.00 per month per license.	$30.00/mo per license, or $360.00 per year.	Secureframe marketplace

Secureframe’s published GCC High amount is described as approximately $35.80 per user per month, so a precise multi-user total is not calculated here. The marketplace product is licensed per license, not per user. Its list price does not change with headcount, and the published price is $30.00/mo per license, billed annually at $360.00 per year.

Vanta pricing compared with Drata plans: compare personalized pricing with Drata’s published plan structure and Foundation limit.
Vanta compared with Secureframe’s CMMC materials: compare compliance-platform capabilities with CUI-oriented GCC High licensing information.
Drata plans compared with Secureframe marketplace licensing: compare GRC capabilities with a per-license product sold through Secureframe.

FAQ#

Which vendor publishes a small-business plan limit?

Drata lists Foundation as including up to 50 FTEs. Vanta and Secureframe do not publish an equivalent limit in the sources we checked.

Do these platforms directly protect CUI?

The comparison published by Kiteworks describes Vanta and Secureframe as not providing direct CUI protection and says they pair with CUI platforms. The sources checked do not establish direct CUI protection for Drata.

Does Vanta publish prices?

Vanta’s pricing page says customers can request a free demo to discuss business needs and receive personalized pricing. A specific price is not published in the sources we checked.

What does Secureframe publish for GCC High Business Premium?

Secureframe states that Microsoft 365 Business Premium for GCC High is approximately $35.80 per user per month. The article also says Microsoft does not publish GCC High pricing directly and that rates are negotiated with authorized resellers.

What is the published Secureframe marketplace price?

Microsoft Planner and Project Plan 3 Commercial is listed at $30.00 per month per license and $360.00 per year, with annual billing, according to Secureframe’s marketplace page.