How Much Can You Save on FedRAMP? More Than You Think

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For SaaS companies eyeing the federal market, FedRAMP isn’t just a compliance hurdle. It’s a cost center. The traditional path to authorization can run well into seven figures, with timelines that stretch 24 months or longer. Between consultants, infrastructure, documentation, and audit prep, many startups end up spending more on the process than they’ll make from their first federal deal.

At Knox, we built our platform to flip that model on its head. Instead of burning budget on one-off builds, you can plug into Knox’s pre-authorized infrastructure, inherit hundreds of security controls, and get to market faster, without sacrificing trust or audit readiness. The result? Massive savings in time, capital, and engineering effort.

Let’s look at the numbers:

Traditional FedRAMP Costs:

$500K–$2M+ in advisory, documentation, and security tooling
12–18 months of internal engineering and product delay
Wait an additional 12-18 months for that ATO, which you may or may not obtain
Redundant investment in infrastructure and monitoring

With Knox:

Shared, FedRAMP-authorized boundary
Managed compliance, CMX-powered monitoring
Pre-built documentation and control inheritance
Timeline: as little as 90 days
Cost: $350K

So... What’s It Worth ToYou?

Every SaaS company is different. That’s why we built a tool to help you model your own FedRAMP savings based on your infrastructure, staffing, and compliance stage.

Use the Knox SavingsCalculator: https://www.knoxsystems.com/pricing

Whether you're just starting or already deep in the FedRAMP journey, the calculator will show you how much you can save, and how fast you can move, with Knox as your FedRAMP compliance infrastructure partner.

Ready to move faster and spend smarter?

The federal market is full of opportunity, but only if you can get there without burning out your roadmap and your bank account. At Knox, we’re helping SaaS companies cut costs, accelerate ATOs, and win trust without compromise.

Let’s open the gate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is traditional FedRAMP compliance so expensive for SaaS companies?
Conventional FedRAMP authorization can cost over $500K to $2M and take up to two years due to manual documentation, consulting fees, and custom infrastructure builds.

2. How does Knox reduce the cost of achieving FedRAMP authorization?
Knox provides shared, pre-authorized infrastructure with built-in control inheritance, automated monitoring, and pre-written documentation, cutting both cost and time dramatically.

3. What kind of savings can SaaS vendors expect with Knox?
Companies using Knox can achieve FedRAMP readiness in about 90 days at an average cost of $350K, compared to traditional multi-million dollar efforts.

4. How does the Knox Savings Calculator help estimate compliance costs?
The Knox Savings Calculator models potential savings based on your current infrastructure, staffing, and compliance stage to show how much time and money you can save.

5. Can startups achieve faster ATO approval using Knox?
Yes. By leveraging Knox’s FedRAMP-authorized boundary and CMX-powered monitoring, startups can fast-track compliance and reach authorization far faster than traditional methods.

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