FedRAMP: Is the Authorization Worth It for SaaS Vendors Selling to Government?

FedRAMP authorization opens the entire federal market to your SaaS product — but the price tag (often $1M+ and 12-18 months) kills most small vendors before they start. Alternatives: FedRAMP Ready, agency authorizations, or partnering with an already-authorized platform. SaaS founders: did you pursue FedRAMP, and would you do it again?