MissionReady vs. Exostar
A Simpler Path to Defense Contracts for Small Manufacturers
Small and mid-sized manufacturers need cybersecurity and compliance solutions that fit how they actually work — on-site operations, lean teams, and limited time.
Here’s how MissionReady compares to Exostar, a cloud portal more suited to large enterprises.
COMPARISON
MissionReady vs Exostar
Getting more insights into the different path to defense readiness.
MissionReady
Physical appliance installed on-site
Keeps CUI on-site
No complex rollouts — deploys in days, not months
Combines cyber, admin, and contract-readiness in one solution
Built for small teams — no IT department required
Exostar
Identity access management for primes and suppliers
Cloud-based identity federation and secure collaboration tools
Strong cloud expertise
Better fit for companies comfortable storing data in the cloud
For large primes and global aerospace/defense
Discover MissionReady
MISSION READY PROCESS
A Complete Path Into the Defense Industrial Base
Paperwork & Admin
We guide you through DoD and prime contractor portals — so you don’t miss anything critical.
Plug-and-Play Security Box
Protect your data and meet federal requirements effortlessly.
Bid Support
We identify relevant opportunities and assist in crafting compelling proposals to increase your win rate.
MISSION READY PRICING
Launch & Scale
Clear pricing to scale within the Defense Industrial Base.
Monthly
Yearly
Save 20%
Starter (0–10 employees)
$5,280
/year
Guided SAM.gov & federal registration process
Cyberbox for one site
24/7 monitoring
Compliance for CMMC & DFARS
Annual compliance audit
Up to 50 employees
U.S.-based support
Established (10-200 employees)
$38
/employee/month
Cyberbox for one-site
24/7 monitoring
Compliance for CMMC & DFARS
Monthly security review
Annual compliance audit
Federal and Prime blueprint
RFI scanner
U.S.-based support
Multi-site
$15,216
/year
Monthly updates to Primes and SBA
Custom enclave across sites
Up to 150 empoyees