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Cost & Timeline
Real pricing data and timeline expectations: Type 1 vs Type 2 spread, what drives the bill up, and how renewals compare to the first engagement.
Category·6 articles
Real pricing data and timeline expectations: Type 1 vs Type 2 spread, what drives the bill up, and how renewals compare to the first engagement.
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Start with SOC 2 Audit Cost Guide.
Understand the real SOC 2 audit cost for startups. Our 2026 guide breaks down audit fees, readiness, and tooling costs to help you budget accurately.
Read insight →Auditor fees run $15K–$60K; total first-year program $30K–$150K+. Costs by company size, drivers, and ways to cut the bill. Updated May 2026.
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Start with SOC 2 Audit Cost Guide.
Want real numbers for your own scope? See our cross-firm pricing data and timeline benchmarks.