GRC & compliance tools — the complete index
Manually reviewed · 54 tools indexed · updated July 2026
Every GRC and compliance tool we track, in one place — what it is, who it is for, and what it roughly costs.
Software helps you track and document controls. It does not, by itself, get you ready. We keep this index because the tooling market is noisy and small teams need a plain-language map of it. Firms, assessors, and authorities are not tools — they live on the CMMC market map.
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Apptega Compliance automation
Channel-first (MSP/MSSP) compliance management with decent CMMC coverage.
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Drata Compliance automation
Close number two to Vanta with a stronger FedRAMP story and growing CMMC coverage; SaaS-first by DNA.
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Oneleet Compliance automation
Security-first compliance automation combining real penetration testing, evidence collection, and auditor partnerships across 13+ frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, HIPAA, and GDPR.
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Scrut Automation Compliance automation
Aggressively priced global compliance automation; CMMC support announced in 2024, with DIB-specific depth still building.
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Scytale Compliance automation
AI-powered compliance automation platform backed by dedicated GRC experts, with continuous control monitoring and 80+ frameworks including CMMC; serves companies from first audit to enterprise scale.
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Secureframe Compliance automation
Automation-heavy compliance platform that launched Secureframe Defense in March 2026; provides end-to-end CMMC support (secure enclave, AI-generated SSPs, C3PAO audit prep) alongside multi-framework coverage for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and PCI DSS.
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Sprinto Compliance automation
Lower-priced global compliance automation for audit readiness and continuous compliance; CMMC is not a stated focus.
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Thoropass Compliance automation
Bundles compliance automation and licensed audit delivery (formerly Laika); supports 30+ frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI DSS, and CMMC, with First Pass AI cutting average audit cycles from 73 to 29 days.
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TrustCloud Compliance automation
AI-native GRC platform with continuous control monitoring across SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC, HIPAA, and HITRUST; evolved beyond its original freemium model toward enterprise-focused pricing.
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Vanta Compliance automation
Category-leading compliance automation with continuous monitoring and strong SOC 2 muscle; CMMC coverage shipped 2024, but the focus is SaaS multi-framework rather than DIB-native readiness.
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Anecdotes Enterprise GRC
Evidence-graph, agentic compliance platform for complex multi-framework programs and continuous posture; CMMC is not native.
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Archer Enterprise GRC
Legacy enterprise GRC (RSA Archer) with strong risk management and a slower pace of innovation.
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Centraleyes Enterprise GRC
Integrated, AI-powered GRC that maps controls across common frameworks with built-in third-party risk workflows.
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Diligent Enterprise GRC
Board-governance-led GRC (Galvanize/HighBond) with an enterprise sales motion.
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Hyperproof Enterprise GRC
FedRAMP Class C (Rev5) certified GRC with strong NIST 800-171 and CMMC alignment; deeper workflow controls than SaaS-first platforms, best suited for orgs with compliance programs already in motion.
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IBM OpenPages Enterprise GRC
Legacy enterprise GRC strong in banking and regulated industries; limited DIB footprint.
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LogicGate Enterprise GRC
Modern, configurable no-code IRM; more flexible than Archer and enterprise-priced.
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MetricStream Enterprise GRC
Long-standing enterprise IRM with broad coverage; not federal or DIB-differentiated.
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OneTrust Enterprise GRC
Came from privacy and expanded into GRC with strong data mapping; CMMC is not a core lane.
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Optro Enterprise GRC
Agentic, AI-powered enterprise GRC platform (formerly AuditBoard) for audit, cyber risk, compliance, and AI governance; Forrester Wave and Gartner Magic Quadrant leader.
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Risk Cognizance Enterprise GRC
AI-powered GRC spanning ERM, audit, policy, and third-party risk; multi-framework including CMMC, and sold to enterprises and MSSPs.
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SAP GRC Enterprise GRC
GRC and access controls bolted onto SAP installs; DIB SMB is not a stated segment.
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ServiceNow GRC Enterprise GRC
Enterprise GRC heavyweight with a powerful workflow engine and heavy implementation lift; not targeted at SMBs.
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SimpleRisk Enterprise GRC
Affordable, fast-to-deploy GRC for governance, risk, and compliance, including vendor assessments; offers an open-source core.
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SmartSuite Enterprise GRC
Work-OS platform with a Connected GRC solution spanning risk, compliance, audit, third-party risk, and privacy.
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Workiva Enterprise GRC
Financial-reporting and SOX heavyweight for public companies; CMMC is out of scope.
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ZenGRC Enterprise GRC
GRC platform (ZenGRC by Reciprocity, formerly ROAR) for risk and compliance management, now with agentic-AI features; entry tier starts around $2.5k/mo.
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ComplianceForge CMMC-native
Policy and document templates built on the Secure Controls Framework; document-first rather than SaaS, and heavily used by RPOs.
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Cyturus CMMC-native
CMMC and risk management platform built on a Living Control Set architecture with multi-framework support including NIST 800-171 and third-party risk capabilities; stronger on risk quantification than most CMMC-native peers.
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Exostar CMMC-native
DIB identity and supply-chain federation used by 98 of the top 100 defense firms; now offers the CMMC Ready Suite (Azure-native, zero-trust enclave) on the Microsoft Marketplace for end-to-end CMMC compliance.
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FutureFeed CMMC-native
CMMC-native tool strong on 110-control mapping and SPRS score tracking; lighter on broader GRC and continuous monitoring.
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Greypike CMMC-native
End-to-end CMMC compliance with a certified-enclave and scope-reduction approach plus managed compliance.
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IntelliGRC CMMC-native
GRC tool purpose-built for CMMC and compliance automation for defense contractors.
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Mycroft CMMC-native
End-to-end CMMC automation platform that handles documentation, implementation, continuous SPRS submission, and C3PAO audit coordination for defense contractors.
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Paramify CMMC-native
Compliance automation for generating federal packages (SSP, POA&M) for FedRAMP, CMMC, FISMA, and DoD ATO programs; achieved FedRAMP 20x Class C certification and raised $12M Series A.
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Totem CMMC-native
DIB-focused, SMB-friendly CMMC tool with a strong template library; lighter on continuous monitoring.
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Duo Security Data protection
Cisco-owned MFA; a practical building block for the CMMC access-control and identification families.
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Microsoft GCC High Data protection
Microsoft Government Community Cloud High; a de facto requirement for many DIB contractors handling CUI.
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PreVeil Data protection
End-to-end encrypted email and files for CUI; a strong DIB SMB fit with a lighter lift than GCC High.
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Proofpoint Data protection
Email-security incumbent; CMMC-adjacent via DLP and email controls.
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Virtru Data protection
Email and data encryption with a strong DIB footprint for protecting CUI.
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BitSight Third-party risk
Security-ratings leader used by primes to assess subs; outside-in only.
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Panorays Third-party risk
Questionnaire automation for third-party risk; workflow-heavy.
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Prevalent Third-party risk
Program-led, enterprise-focused third-party risk management.
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SecurityScorecard Third-party risk
Direct BitSight competitor on the same outside-in ratings model; expanding into questionnaire automation.
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UpGuard Third-party risk
Combines third-party risk with attack-surface management; mid-market friendly.
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BigID Privacy management
Data discovery and classification; CMMC-adjacent via CUI identification.
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DataGrail Privacy management
Subject-rights and DSAR automation; privacy-focused, with CMMC out of scope.
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Osano Privacy management
Affordable mid-market privacy (cookie, consent, DSAR) with a narrow scope.
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Securiti Privacy management
Privacy and data-security convergence; enterprise-focused.
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TrustArc Privacy management
Privacy-program-management heritage; adjacent to but outside the CMMC stack.
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CISO Assistant Open-source GRC
The leading open-source GRC platform (by intuitem) covering risk, compliance, audit, and third-party risk across 150+ frameworks, with a free community edition and a paid Pro tier.
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eramba Open-source GRC
Open-source GRC platform for risk, controls, policies, and audits, with paid enterprise support.
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OpenGRC Open-source GRC
Open-source, self-hosted GRC platform for audit management, risk tracking, and compliance controls, with a free community edition and commercial enterprise tiers; targets SMBs and MSSPs avoiding legacy platform costs.
Browse by category
- Compliance automation — 10 tools
- Enterprise GRC — 17 tools
- CMMC-native — 9 tools
- Data protection — 5 tools
- Third-party risk — 5 tools
- Privacy management — 5 tools
- Open-source GRC — 3 tools
All tools, A→Z
Anecdotes · Apptega · Archer · BigID · BitSight · Centraleyes · CISO Assistant · ComplianceForge · Cyturus · DataGrail · Diligent · Drata · Duo Security · eramba · Exostar · FutureFeed · Greypike · Hyperproof · IBM OpenPages · IntelliGRC · LogicGate · MetricStream · Microsoft GCC High · Mycroft · Oneleet · OneTrust · OpenGRC · Optro · Osano · Panorays · Paramify · Prevalent · PreVeil · Proofpoint · Risk Cognizance · SAP GRC · Scrut Automation · Scytale · Secureframe · Securiti · SecurityScorecard · ServiceNow GRC · SimpleRisk · SmartSuite · Sprinto · Thoropass · Totem · TrustArc · TrustCloud · UpGuard · Vanta · Virtru · Workiva · ZenGRC
Frequently asked questions
What is the best GRC tool for CMMC compliance?
For CMMC specifically, look at CMMC-native tools like FutureFeed, Totem, and IntelliGRC, or compliance-automation platforms with real CMMC coverage such as Hyperproof and Apptega. But remember a tool documents your work; it does not do the readiness. Eagle Ridge gets defense-industrial-base small businesses ready to pass — gaps found, fixed, and an SSP and SPRS score produced — before an assessor grades you.
What are the cheapest or open-source GRC tools?
Open-source options include CISO Assistant and eramba, both free to self-host, and SimpleRisk offers a free community edition. For freemium SaaS, TrustCloud has a free tier. Budget commercial automation generally starts with Sprinto and Scrut.
Vanta vs Drata — which is better?
Both are category-leading compliance-automation platforms. Vanta leads on SOC 2 breadth and ecosystem; Drata has a stronger FedRAMP story and growing CMMC coverage. Both are SaaS-first and lighter on DIB-native CMMC readiness than the CMMC-native tools.
Which GRC tools support CMMC and NIST 800-171?
Tools with CMMC / NIST 800-171 coverage in this index include FutureFeed, Totem, Cyturus, IntelliGRC, Paramify, Exostar, Apptega, Hyperproof, Drata, Scrut, and Risk Cognizance.
Do I need a GRC tool to pass CMMC?
No. A tool helps you track and document controls, but it will not close gaps, write your System Security Plan, or submit your SPRS score for you. Tooling is optional; readiness is not — and readiness is the work Eagle Ridge does.
How we keep this list
We index software tools and platforms — compliance automation, enterprise GRC, CMMC-native tooling, data protection, third-party risk, and privacy. Consulting firms, C3PAOs, MSSPs, and standards bodies are not tools; they sit on the CMMC market map instead. Pricing tiers (FREE, $, $$, $$$) are directional, not quotes. Each entry shows when we last reviewed it; the list is refreshed on a rolling basis. Spotted something wrong or missing? Tell us at contact@eagleridge.io.
Our point of view: tooling documents readiness, it does not produce it. The gap most small defense contractors hit is the work between "we bought a tool" and "we can pass an assessment." For the longer argument, read Nobody Built the First Mile.
Need to actually be ready, not just tooled up? Eagle Ridge takes small businesses through the whole CMMC readiness lifecycle — gaps found, fixed, and documented, with your SSP and SPRS score in hand — so you are prepared before you are assessed.
Write to contact@eagleridge.io or start a conversation.