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Last updated: May 2026
Constellation GRC is a specialist SOC 2 audit firm in Seal Beach, CA, USA that charges $25K–$70K for Type II audits with 4–10 month timelines. Founded in 2015, they hold 1 accreditations and specialize in SaaS, Startups, Agencies. Their pricing is above average compared to the specialist average of $18.333K–$52.519K.
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Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the 5 closest-priced peers in the specialist tier.
| Constellation GRC | Prescient Security | Moore Kingston Smith | Accedere | Audit Advantage Group | Thoropass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $25K–$70K | $20K–$75K | $25K–$70K | $25K–$70K | $25K–$70K | $25K–$70K |
| Type I Cost | $15K–$50K | $12K–$35K | $15K–$50K | $15K–$50K | $15K–$50K | $15K–$50K |
| Timeline | 4–10 mo | 3–9 mo | 3–9 mo | 4–10 mo | 4–10 mo | 4–10 mo |
| Team Size | 20-200+ | 200–300 | 5–15 | 20–200 | 20–200 | 20–200 |
| Certifications | 1 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Founded | 2015 | 2018 | 2016 | 2017 | 2015 | 2019 |
For buyers in SaaS and Startups, Constellation GRC fits the specialist profile when timeline (4–10 months) and Type II pricing ($25K–$70K) align with what specialist firms typically deliver.
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3 industries — Specialist average: 5
1 certifications — Specialist average: 3
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Constellation GRC SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $15K to $50K. Type II audits range from $25K to $70K. This is above average for specialist firms — the specialist tier average is $18.333K–$52.519K. Final pricing depends on your organization's scope, number of trust service criteria, and system complexity.
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