Find the right SOC 2 auditor. Know the real cost.
SOC 2 Type 2 is the trust report your enterprise customers ask for before they sign. We list real, licensed audit firms, publish what audits actually cost from verified sources, and match you with auditors for competitive quotes — free.
Licensed SOC 2 audit firms
Every firm below is a real, operating audit practice with a verified website. We are an independent directory — listings are not endorsements, and we encourage you to verify each firm's CPA license status before engaging.
Zero Day CPA
Zero Day CPA is a Michigan-based boutique accounting firm focused on SOC 1, SOC 2, and HIPAA audits for B2B SaaS and service organizations. It offers …
Thoropass
Thoropass pairs an auditor-led assurance practice with compliance technology. The SOC 2 report is issued by its licensed CPA entity, Laika Compliance,…
Prescient Assurance
Prescient Assurance, founded in 2021, positions itself as the security-testing-led SOC 2 auditor for SaaS companies, pairing audit teams with cloud-na…
MJD Advisors
MJD Advisors is a CPA firm concentrated on SOC reporting rather than tax or general financial-statement audit work. Its narrow service model suits buy…
The right auditor depends on your stage
A 12-person startup and a 2,000-person enterprise should not hire the same firm. We've grouped the directory by buyer stage, with planning-range pricing for each.
Startups
First SOC 2, small team, price-sensitive. Boutique firms with low planning ranges and fast fieldwork.
Growth-stage teams
Series A to mid-market. Credible reports for bigger customers, with ISO/PCI/HITRUST runway.
Enterprise buyers
Regulated, multi-entity, or multi-framework programs — or a stakeholder that requires a Big Four name.
SOC 2, explained honestly
SOC 2 Cost Guide
Published audit-fee ranges, what drives price, and an interactive estimator.
SOC 2 Timeline
How long each phase takes, from readiness to a signed Type 2 report.
Readiness Check
A 2-minute scored quiz that tells you if you're audit-ready.
2026 Pricing Report
A meta-analysis of published SOC 2 cost data, every number cited.
Choosing an Auditor
Nine questions to ask before you sign an engagement letter.
Type 1 vs Type 2
Which report your customers actually need — and when.
Best Auditors by Use Case
Buyer-matched picks: startups, SaaS scaleups, healthcare, enterprise.
RFP & Quote Comparison
What to put in your brief, a printable comparison worksheet, and engagement-letter red flags.
Our Methodology
How we vet firms, label every price, and keep rankings unbought.
SOC 2 basics
What is a SOC 2 Type 2 report?
A SOC 2 Type 2 report is an independent auditor's opinion — issued by a licensed CPA firm under AICPA standards — on whether your security controls were suitably designed and operated effectively over a review period, usually 6 to 12 months. It covers the Trust Services Criteria you select (Security is mandatory; Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy are optional).
How much does a SOC 2 Type 2 audit cost?
Published ranges put the audit fee between $7,000 and $100,000 depending on company size and scope, with first-year all-in costs (readiness, tooling, staff time) typically $20,000 to $150,000. See our cost guide and the 2026 pricing report for sourced numbers.
How long does a SOC 2 Type 2 audit take?
End to end, 9 to 15 months for a first audit: 1 to 3 months of readiness work, a 3 to 12 month observation period, and 4 to 8 weeks for the auditor to issue the report. See the timeline.
Who can issue a SOC 2 report?
Only a licensed CPA firm can issue a SOC 2 report under AICPA attestation standards. Compliance software can prepare you, but it cannot sign the report.
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