The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 is now a condition of winning and keeping Department of Defense contracts. Level 2 alone requires contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to implement the 110 controls of NIST SP 800-171, maintain a System Security Plan, track a Plan of Action and Milestones and report a score in SPRS.
CMMC compliance software turns that paperwork into a managed program. Some platforms automate evidence across many frameworks; others are built only for CMMC. Below are the tools we would shortlist in 2027. Start with our CMMC compliance checklist and CMMC Level 2 requirements guides if you are new to the framework, or see our list of CMMC consultants for hands-on help.
| Software | Best For | Standout |
| Vanta | Mid-market contractors with commercial frameworks too | Continuous monitoring across frameworks |
| Secureframe | Contractors also pursuing FedRAMP | Government framework depth |
| Paramify | Teams buried in SSP and policy documentation | Automated security documentation |
| Scytale | Contractors running CMMC alongside other frameworks | Expert-guided CMMC plus cross-mapping |
| FutureFeed | Small defense suppliers on tight budgets | Transparent low entry pricing |
| Hyperproof | Contractors with several compliance programs | Workflow and evidence management at scale |
| Strike Graph | Contractors preparing for third-party assessment | Risk-based CMMC focus |
| PreVeil | Contractors that need a compliant way to share CUI | Encrypted collaboration for CUI |
Vanta supports CMMC alongside SOC 2, FedRAMP and NIST 800-53, which suits mid-market defense contractors that sell to both government and commercial customers.
Its automated monitoring helps contractors stay assessment-ready between audits.
Secureframe has invested in government frameworks including CMMC and FedRAMP, and its Comply AI suggests remediation steps for failing controls.
Its onboarding support helps first-time contractors understand scoping.
Paramify focuses on automating the documentation that government frameworks demand, including System Security Plans, and supports CMMC and FedRAMP programs.
It suits contractors whose main bottleneck is producing and maintaining assessor-ready documents.
Scytale supports CMMC 2.0 with AI agents that collect evidence and monitor controls continuously, plus dedicated GRC experts who help contractors scope CUI environments, build documentation and prepare for assessment.
Because Scytale cross-maps controls across more than 80 frameworks, contractors that also sell commercially can reuse CMMC work for SOC 2, ISO 27001 or NIST-based programs without collecting evidence twice.
FutureFeed is a CMMC-focused platform built for small contractors, with live SPRS scoring and published pricing that starts low compared with enterprise suites.
It is a practical starting point for small machine shops and suppliers facing CMMC for the first time.
Hyperproof helps larger organizations run compliance operations across many frameworks, including CMMC, with strong workflow, evidence and control ownership features.
It is a fit for contractors with dedicated compliance staff.
Strike Graph has made CMMC a major focus, using AI to speed readiness and helping contractors collaborate with assessors inside the platform.
Its risk-based approach lets contractors tailor controls to their real CUI environment.
PreVeil is not a GRC platform; it provides encrypted email and file sharing designed for handling CUI, which covers a large share of CMMC technical requirements.
Many contractors pair a secure collaboration layer like PreVeil with a compliance automation platform for full coverage.
Level 1 covers basic safeguarding of Federal Contract Information and allows self-assessment. Level 2 requires the 110 NIST 800-171 controls and, for most contracts, a third-party assessment. Make sure the software supports the level in your contracts.
Assessors will check a complete System Security Plan, a tracked Plan of Action and Milestones and an accurate SPRS submission. Ask each vendor to show these outputs, not just a control dashboard.
Software is only part of the budget. Remediation, tools for protecting CUI and the assessment itself add up. See our breakdown of CMMC certification cost.
Most small contractors benefit from a Registered Practitioner or consultant. Our list of CMMC consultants can help.
CMMC turns cybersecurity into a contract requirement, and the right software keeps you eligible. Vanta and Secureframe suit contractors running CMMC alongside commercial frameworks, Paramify and FutureFeed serve documentation-heavy teams and small suppliers, Scytale adds expert guidance, and PreVeil covers secure handling of CUI. Match the tool to your level, your budget and the help you have in-house.