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SOC 2 Cost Calculator

Get an instant, detailed cost estimate for your SOC 2 Type I or Type II certification. Calculate implementation, audit, and annual maintenance costs based on your specific requirements.

What You'll Discover

Comprehensive cost breakdown for SOC 2 certification

Type I vs Type II Costs

Compare costs between point-in-time (Type I) and period-of-time (Type II) audits to make informed decisions.

Trust Criteria Impact

See how adding Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, or Privacy criteria affects your total cost.

Implementation Investment

Understand costs for policies, procedures, security tools, training, and internal resources.

Auditor & Certification Fees

Get accurate estimates for auditor fees, readiness assessments, and report generation.

Annual Maintenance Costs

Plan for ongoing surveillance audits, continuous monitoring, and annual recertification.

Automation Savings

Calculate potential savings of 40-50% by automating evidence collection and monitoring.

How It Works

Four simple steps to accurate SOC 2 cost estimates

1

Enter Company Profile

Tell us about your company size and industry to customize the estimate for your situation.

2

Select Report Type & Criteria

Choose Type I or Type II and which Trust Service Criteria you need (Security plus optional criteria).

3

Assess Current Posture

Answer questions about existing policies, tools, and security controls to refine the estimate.

4

Get Detailed Breakdown

Receive itemized cost estimates plus see how much automation can save you.

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Company Profile

Report Type

Trust Service Criteria

Current Security Posture

Do you have documented security policies?
High cost reduction if Yes
Is MFA enabled for all users?
Moderate cost reduction if Yes
Do you have a dedicated security/compliance resource?
High cost reduction if Yes
Are you using any compliance automation tools?
Moderate cost reduction if Yes
Do you have security monitoring in place?
Moderate cost reduction if Yes

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Example SOC 2 Cost Breakdown

Typical costs for a 50-person SaaS company (Type II, Security + Availability)

Estimated Total Cost

Implementation
$23,000
Policies, tools, training
Audit & Certification
$23,000
Auditor fees, report
Annual Maintenance
$11,500
Ongoing compliance
First Year Total:$57,500

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Estimated Auditor Fees:$5,000 - $10,000
Your Total Cost:$9,995 - $14,995

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"The SOC 2 cost calculator was spot-on. We budgeted $65K based on their estimate and came in at $62K. The breakdown helped us get board approval in one meeting."

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VP Security, CloudFlow

"Understanding the cost difference between Type I and Type II helped us make the right decision. We went straight to Type II and saved money long-term."

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