Compare 192 attestation-capable firms that issue Type 2 reports. Type 2 is the evidence-backed report enterprise buyers ask for because it tests whether controls operated across an observation period.
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For Type 2, Thoropass bundles the GRC platform with a first-time audit from $9,995 for Type 1 + Type 2, and Schellman covers enterprise FedRAMP or HITRUST optionality from $20K. We compare 192 Type 2 firms; entry pricing starts near $3K.
Zero Day CPA is the value pick for a first Type 2 from a credentialed boutique: audit managers with 5+ years at a Big Four or major national firm, so SaaS, fintech, and AI startups get enterprise-grade rigor at fixed pricing from around $7K on a 2 to 6 week turnaround, with SOC 1/2/3 and HIPAA coverage.
Thoropass is the typical pick for a first-time Type 2 that wants the GRC platform and the CPA audit on a single contract. Evidence is shared across SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI under one engagement, with fixed-fee pricing 25 to 50 percent below traditional firms.
Schellman is the pick for enterprise Type 2 buyers who need FedRAMP or HITRUST optionality without retaining a separate firm. Top 50 CPA, in-house HITRUST and FedRAMP assessors, and reports that satisfy Fortune 500 procurement.
KirkpatrickPrice is the pick for verified Type 2 at the low end of the credentialed-CPA range. A $12K floor, broad framework coverage including SOC 1/2/3, HIPAA, and PCI, and a published methodology that survives enterprise security review.
Deloitte is the default when procurement explicitly requires Big 4 letterhead on the SOC 2 Type 2 report. Used by pre-IPO companies and public-company controls programs where the issuing firm name on the cover is part of the buyer requirement.
Choose the observation period from the buyer's written requirement and control readiness. A shorter period can lead to an earlier report if the buyer accepts it; a longer period documents more operating history but moves the first report date later. Confirm the proposed dates and acceptance before the observation period starts.
The audit firm should help you work backward from the report date, evidence cadence, and procurement deadline. A fast fieldwork promise cannot compensate for an observation window that the customer rejects.
Use Type 1 as a bridge only when a live deal needs point-in-time assurance before Type 2 can finish. Ask the CPA when Type 2 observation can begin and whether the same scope and controls can be used. A shared firm may avoid repeating some discovery work; price and timing still need a separate Type 2 plan.
If no buyer is waiting on a report, starting directly with Type 2 is usually cleaner. The observation period can run while the team continues to mature evidence collection.
The strongest Type 2 firm is the one that fits your buyer, framework mix, evidence platform, and renewal calendar. Platform-native specialists can reduce evidence friction, while national firms may carry more procurement recognition. The ranked picks above show the tradeoff instead of treating every listed firm as interchangeable.
Compare like-for-like scopes in writing. The Trust Services Criteria, observation period, in-scope systems, readiness work, and report deadline should match before price becomes meaningful.
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Every listed firm can issue a Type 2 report. Directory verification is a quality signal in the table, not the membership cut. Sort your shortlist by buyer expectations first, then by cost and observation-window timing.
Type 1 and Type 2 figures reflect a mix of firm-confirmed numbers, public sources, and our own estimates, refreshed periodically. Actual cost depends on company size, scope, and Trust Service Criteria.
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The observation window is the product. A shorter audit quote is not useful if the report does not cover the period your customer expects.
| Factor | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choose when | Buyer accepts three months | Buyer asks for six months | Buyer asks for a full year |
| Operating history | Three months in scope | Six months in scope | Twelve months in scope |
| Question to ask | Will this period satisfy the buyer? | Can the report issue before procurement? | Can we sustain evidence collection? |
The best Type 2 auditor is the one that can run your observation period cleanly and issue the report before the buyer needs it.
Do not default to the shortest period. Ask your largest buyer or security team what they expect.
Make sure the auditor can work with your GRC platform and that evidence owners know their deadlines.
Ask buyers how current the report must be and plan the next period around that requirement.
Observation periods, renewal economics, and the Type 1-to-Type 2 bridge.
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