AIC vs CyberArk: CMMC Alternatives, Pricing, and Reviews
Head-to-head Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) comparison: Analog Informatics Corporation (AIC) versus CyberArk Privilege Cloud. CyberArk sells Privileged Access Management (PAM). AIC Level 2 is privileged access plus configuration compliance, the Assessment Binder, and training attestation. Enterprise head-to-head is AIC vs CyberArk. The CMMC scorecard is on CMMC software comparison.
At a Glance
| Criterion | AIC | CyberArk Privilege Cloud Standard | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published PAM attach | $89 per privileged user per month (AIC Privileged Access) | $125.10 per user per month [1] | AIC |
| CMMC Level 2 Year 1, 25-user kit | $19,800 | Vault plus add-ons. See vendor | AIC on the published kit |
| Vault and privileged sessions | Included | Yes | Tie on the vault job |
| Configuration compliance with repair | Included | Not in published CMMC kit plans | AIC |
| Assessment Binder and training attestation | Included | Not in published CMMC kit plans | AIC |
| Large identity environment already on CyberArk | Coexist | That is the CyberArk job | CyberArk on the installed vault |
What each product does
CyberArk sells the vault. AIC CMMC Level 2 is the complete CMMC kit: that vault job plus CUI email and files, configuration compliance on connecting machines, training, and the Assessment Binder, on one server in Azure or on your hardware.
How AIC wins this deal
Order AIC CMMC Level 2 for the CMMC enclave. Privileged access is included. So are the email server, connecting-machine scans, training, and the binder. You do not keep a vault product and buy CMMC around it.
Already on Microsoft 365 GCC or GCC High and only adding privileged access this year? Start on AIC Privileged Access at $89 per privileged user per month, then upgrade in place to Level 2 when you want AIC email and training on the same server. Records carry over.
Privileged access is a Level 2 fact. Do not attach PAM to Level 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 Privilege Cloud or Privileged Access Manager is prepaid and still has unused term, AIC credits that unused prepaid remainder against Year 1 of AIC Privileged Access or Level 2, up to twelve months of the AIC package. See Competitive Switch Credit.
Why defense contractors and MSPs choose AIC
- Lower cost. AIC Privileged Access is $89 per privileged user per month, against $125.10 for CyberArk Privilege Cloud Standard on a public catalog [1].
- 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. AIC is not a shared software-as-a-service (SaaS) tenant. You own the vault, the keys, and the audit records.
- One integrated kit. AIC Level 2 adds Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) email and file sharing, configuration compliance, training and attestation, and the Assessment Binder to privileged access.
- Sign-in with Microsoft Entra ID. Everyday Microsoft 365 can stay. CUI mail can run on the AIC email server in Azure.
- 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.
CyberArk pricing
| CyberArk product | Published price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Privilege Cloud Standard | $125.10 per user per month | Texas DIR catalog [1] |
| Privilege Cloud Enterprise (SaaS) | $144.90 per user per month | Texas DIR catalog [1] |
| Privilege Standard, government subscription | $129.60 per user per month | Texas DIR catalog [1] |
| Privileged Access Security, perpetual | $3,088.80 per user | Texas DIR catalog [1] |
| Privilege Cloud, 25 Standard users, 12 months | $44,712 ($149.04 per user per month) | AWS Marketplace [2] |
Price comparison, 5 administrators for 12 months
| Product | Per user per month | 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| AIC Privileged Access (10 systems per user, pooled) | $89 | $5,340 |
| CyberArk Privilege Cloud Standard | $125.10 [1] | $7,506 |
| CyberArk Privilege Cloud on AWS Marketplace | $149.04 [2] | $8,942 |
What a Level 2 program needs beyond privileged access
| Need | CyberArk Privilege Cloud | AIC Level 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vault and rotation for administrator credentials | Yes | Available now |
| Recorded privileged sessions | Yes | Available now, SSH, RDP, and VNC with command restriction |
| CUI email and file sharing | Not included | Available now |
| Configuration compliance with repair | Not included | Available now |
| Training assignment, attestation, and reminders | Not included | Available now |
| Assessment Binder from live control evidence | Not included | Available now |
| Runs on hardware you own | Self-hosted edition priced separately [1] | Available now, same price |
Cheaper alternatives to CyberArk
- AIC Privileged Access at $89 per privileged user per month, 5-user minimum, for Microsoft 365 GCC and GCC High tenants.
- AIC CMMC Level 2 at $1,650 per month, with privileged access for 25 systems plus the rest of the Level 2 kit.
CyberArk Alternatives, Pricing, Cheaper Alternative, Reviews, and GCC High Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CyberArk cost?
A Texas DIR catalog lists Privilege Cloud Standard at $125.10 per user per month [1]. An AWS Marketplace listing prices 25 Standard users at $44,712 for 12 months [2].
What is a cheaper alternative to CyberArk for CMMC?
AIC Privileged Access is $89 per privileged user per month, and AIC Level 2 includes privileged access plus CUI email, configuration compliance, training, and evidence for $1,650 per month.
What are CyberArk 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 CyberArk with AIC CMMC Complete.
What is CyberArk pricing for CMMC?
The CyberArk 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 CyberArk 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 CyberArk compare with GCC High?
CyberArk and Microsoft GCC High serve different parts of a CMMC environment. This page compares CyberArk to AIC by the stated product scope; the GCC High page covers tenant and cloud boundary considerations.
Where can I find CyberArk 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.
Request a feature | Request a demo | See CMMC pricing | All comparisons
Sources and notes
- CyberArk product catalog, Texas DIR contract DIR-CPO-5912: Privilege Cloud Standard $125.10; PRIV-ENTERPRISE-USER-SAAS $144.90; PRIV-STANDARD-USER-GOV-SUBS $129.60; PAS-USER-PERP $3,088.80. 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.
- CyberArk Privilege Cloud on AWS Marketplace, 25 Standard users, $44,712 for 12 months. https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-f74pdtffmnlii. 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.
CyberArk and Privilege Cloud are trademarks of their owners. All other product and company names are trademarks of their owners. AIC is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
An assessment organization, certification body, or regulator decides whether a requirement is satisfied. These pages describe product availability. They are not an assessment result, a certification, or legal advice.