Comparison
CMMCTrack alternative: how SentryNexus compares
Both tools give DoD contractors a NIST SP 800-171 self-assessment and an SPRS score. They differ in how deep the assessment goes, how many CMMC levels they cover, and whether you buy a record once or keep one current. Here are the facts, with sources, so you can pick.
Side by side
| Dimension | SentryNexus | CMMCTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Annual subscription — Free, Assess $199/yr, Secure $799/yr, Advance $1,999/yr.Which model fits depends on whether you treat CMMC as a one-time record or a standing obligation — see the section below. | Level 1 free; Level 2 $199 one-time; an Assessor Portfolio at $599/month for unlimited clients, cancel anytime. |
| Levels covered | Level 1 (FAR 52.204-21), Level 2 both paths — Self (§170.16) and C3PAO certification tracking (§170.17) — Level 3 readiness over the 24 NIST SP 800-172 enhanced requirements, plus a non-scoring NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3 readiness track. | Published as Level 1 (15 practices, FAR 52.204-21) and Level 2 (110 practices, NIST SP 800-171). |
| Assessment depth | Objective level — the 110 requirements are assessed across 319 NIST SP 800-171A determination statements, which roll up to the Met / Not Met finding that feeds the score.Per 32 CFR 170.24(b), a requirement is Met only when every applicable objective is satisfied — one Not Met objective makes the whole requirement Not Met. | Their public pages describe Level 2 as 110 practices and don't publish an objective-level breakdown; ask them directly if that matters to you. |
| Partial credit | MFA (3.5.3) and FIPS-validated cryptography (3.13.11) are scored 0 / −3 / −5 from the underlying objectives, as the methodology specifies.DoD Assessment Methodology v1.2.1, Annex A. | Not described either way on their public pages — worth asking, since binary yes/no scoring of these two requirements is the most common source of an inflated score. |
| POA&M eligibility | Every gap is split into POA&M-eligible vs disqualifying, applying the 32 CFR 170.21 rules (0.8 ratio, no item worth more than 1 point except the 3-point SC.L2-3.13.11 case, and six requirements that can never sit on a POA&M). | POA&Ms are a headline feature, with AI drafting of POA&M items you review and approve. |
| AI | None. Remediation guidance is a fixed, source-cited catalog keyed by requirement identifier — advisory only, and it never touches your score.A deliberate design difference, not a scorecard: generated prose is faster to produce, a fixed catalog is auditable and identical for every user. | AI-drafted POA&Ms that you approve, and AI drafting included with Level 2. |
| Scoping | A scoping module that runs before the assessment — categorize each asset (CUI, Security Protection, Contractor Risk Managed, Specialized, Out-of-Scope) and record ESP/CSP relationships and FedRAMP status.32 CFR 170.19 requires scope to be defined before the assessment, and the category determines what gets assessed. | Not described on their public pages. |
| Deliverables | SPRS entry helper and summary PDF (free), full record PDF + assessment package, remediation plan, evidence capture, SSP generator, Shared Responsibility Matrix, C3PAO evidence workbook, policy templates, white-label exports. | Evidence tracking, SSP support, branded reports, and audit-ready exports. |
| Multi-client / assessor use | Advance ($1,999/yr) manages up to 10 client organizations with a roll-up command center and white-label exports.At more than about 10 clients, their unlimited-seat model is the cheaper shape; below that, ours is. | An Assessor Portfolio at $599/month for unlimited clients, plus tooling aimed at assessors and C3PAOs. |
| Flow-down to primes | A read-only share link a subcontractor can hand a prime for 32 CFR 170.23 flow-down, showing only the SPRS-class summary. | Not described on their public pages. |
You only handle FCI and need Level 1, nothing more. You want one Level 2 record produced once, with no intention of maintaining it in the same tool. You'd rather have POA&M language drafted for you than write it. Or you're an assessor carrying more than roughly ten client engagements, where a flat monthly unlimited-client plan beats a ten-organization cap.
You want the score computed the way an assessor would derive it — at the objective level, with partial credit and 32 CFR 170.21 POA&M eligibility. You need scope categorized under §170.19 before you assess. You're heading toward C3PAO or Level 3 and want the SSP, SRM, and evidence workbook from the same record. Or you want the assessment kept current, re-affirmed, and re-exported year after year rather than produced once.
One thing to settle before you compare prices
CMMC isn't a one-time purchase of a number. A Level 1 self-assessment is current for one year. A Level 2 Final self-assessment (110 of 110) is valid for three years and needs an annual affirmation. A Conditional status (score 88–109) starts a 180-day clock to close your POA&M or lose the status. Whichever tool you choose, budget for a standing obligation rather than a one-off — and make sure the record you build is one you can pick back up next year.
Validity windows: 32 CFR 170.21 and the SPRS CMMC entry guidance.
Easiest way to decide: run both
Our full 110-requirement assessment runs in your browser with no account and no credit card. Compare the number you get here with the one you get anywhere else — and if they differ, the gap-by-gap breakdown shows you exactly why.
Frequently asked questions
Is SentryNexus a CMMCTrack alternative?
Both tools produce a NIST SP 800-171 self-assessment and an SPRS score for DoD contractors, so yes, they solve the same core job. The differences are depth and shape: SentryNexus assesses at the SP 800-171A objective level, covers Level 1 through Level 3 plus a Rev 3 readiness track, and is sold as an annual subscription; CMMCTrack publishes Level 1 and Level 2 coverage, AI-drafted POA&Ms, and a one-time Level 2 price with a monthly assessor plan.
Why is one tool a one-time fee and the other annual?
Because CMMC isn't a one-time event. A Level 1 self-assessment is current for one year; a Level 2 Final self-assessment is valid for three years with annual affirmations; a Conditional status carries a 180-day POA&M closeout clock. Anything you'll re-do, re-affirm, and keep current is a recurring obligation, and SentryNexus is priced to match that. If you genuinely only need a single score once, a one-time purchase can be the cheaper answer — that's a real trade-off, not a trick.
Does an objective-level assessment actually change my score?
It can, in both directions. A requirement is Met only when all of its applicable objectives are satisfied, so a requirement that's 80% implemented is Not Met — a tool that asks one question per requirement can't see that and will tend to overstate your score. Partial credit runs the other way: MFA and FIPS-validated cryptography are scored 0, −3, or −5, so a binary yes/no can also cost you points you're entitled to.
Can I try SentryNexus before paying?
Yes. The guest calculator runs the full 110-requirement assessment with no account, and a free account keeps one organization with its Level 2 self-assessment, the score and status, and the SPRS entry helper plus summary PDF. Paid tiers add the POA&M tracker, evidence capture, remediation, full exports, and the C3PAO-ready deliverables.
How current is this comparison?
CMMCTrack's details here were read from their own public pricing and features pages on August 23, 2026. Products and prices change — check their site before making a decision, and tell us if anything here has gone stale.
Related guides
Sources
- CMMCTrack — public site, pricing and features pages, read August 23, 2026.
- NIST SP 800-171A — the 319 assessment objectives across the 110 Rev 2 requirements, and the rule that a requirement is Met only when all applicable objectives are met (32 CFR 170.24(b)).
- DoD Assessment Methodology v1.2.1 — the weighted 5 / 3 / 1 deductions and the partial-credit treatment of 3.5.3 (MFA) and 3.13.11 (FIPS-validated cryptography).
- 32 CFR Part 170 — §170.19 scoping and asset categories, §170.21 POA&M eligibility and validity windows, §170.23 subcontractor flow-down.
SentryNexus is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by CMMCTrack; product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Competitor details reflect their published materials as of August 23, 2026 and may have changed since. SentryNexus is a preparation and self-assessment tool — it does not connect to SPRS, does not submit anything to the government, and provides informational support rather than legal or compliance advice.