Cincra vs. Secureframe / Drata
SOC 2 tools were built for buyer-driven compliance. CMMC is regulator-driven — different problem.
Secureframe, Drata, Vanta, and similar tools are excellent at SOC 2 and ISO 27001. They were designed for buyer-driven frameworks where the criteria are negotiated and the auditor is a Big Four firm. CMMC is regulator-driven, the control language is NIST SP 800-171, and the auditor is a Cyber-AB authorized C3PAO. The two problems are not the same.
Side by side
Different framework, different tool.
| Secureframe / Drata | Cincra | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary framework | SOC 2 / ISO 27001 | CMMC L1 / L2 |
| NIST 800-171 native mapping | ||
| Live SPRS score | ||
| CUI enclave scoping | ||
| C3PAO auditor workspace | ||
| POA&M with no-POA&M guardrails | ||
| Built for DIB contractors | ||
| Typical price | $1K–$3K / mo | $149–$799 / mo |
When to pick which
If your primary compliance driver is SOC 2 for enterprise SaaS deals, Secureframe or Drata is the right tool. If you also touch a DoD contract — even one — and that contract cites DFARS 252.204-7012, you need a CMMC-native platform. Many customers run both: SOC 2 in Drata, CMMC in Cincra.