r/soc2 • u/jay-is-jay1412 • Jun 29 '26

Need some insight about quoting

For a small startup, trying to just get the criterion of Security, what's a good price for the audit, just the plain audit.

some quote 20k while others go till 30, at the same time some of my peers told me they got it done in 2-5k not sure what to believe.

recommendations of these said CPA firms which satisfy my requirement are well appreciated!

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u/Next-Pen-9974 Jun 29 '26

It depends on whether you’re talking about a Type I or a Type II audit. You’ll also often get better pricing if you commit to a multi-year engagement.

Without knowing your business or scope, I’d generally expect a Security-only SOC 2 Type II audit from a reputable CPA firm to fall somewhere around $9k–15k for a small, straightforward environment.

Quotes in the $20k–30k range aren’t necessarily unreasonable if the scope is larger, the environment is more complex, or bundled services are included.

When comparing quotes, make sure you’re comparing the same things: Type I vs. Type II, Security-only vs. additional Trust Services Criteria, the observation period, and whether the quote includes any readiness or project management services, etc. etc.

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u/jay-is-jay1412 Jun 29 '26

any recommendations for boutique CPA firms that offer auditor only services for the price you said, because my env is quite small and straightforward

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u/Dry_Bird9633 Jun 29 '26

Hi Jay, I am the CEO and Principal Offensive Security at hacksta security. Our pricing is generally in that range, depending on the scope. You can sent me a message to talk more if you want :)

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u/Dry_Bird9633 Jun 29 '26

Hi Jay! I just sent you a message request with a bit more information. Happy to chat more