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2026 cost guide · Compliance

How much does SOC 2 Type II cost?

Plan a realistic SOC 2 budget before speaking with readiness consultants or auditors. The range below is a planning benchmark, not a vendor quote.

Baseline planning range£12,000–£28,000 Indicative baseline before size/complexity adjustments.

What affects soc 2 type ii pricing?

  • Existing security controls and documentation
  • Number of systems and in-scope services
  • Readiness support required before audit
  • Audit firm, evidence volume and observation period

What a typical scope may include

  • Readiness and gap assessment
  • Policy and evidence preparation
  • Control implementation support
  • Audit/attestation planning

Questions to ask vendors

  1. Is the audit fee included?
  2. Which controls are likely to require remediation?
  3. What evidence tooling is included?
  4. What is excluded from the quoted scope?

SOC 2 Type II cost calculator

Adjust two broad scope factors to create an early planning range.

More SOC 2 Type II cost guides

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SOC 2 Type II pricing FAQ

How much should SOC 2 Type II cost?

For planning, VendorCosts uses a £12,000–£28,000 baseline for a typical small-to-mid-sized project, before company-size and complexity adjustments.

What makes SOC 2 more expensive?

Larger scope, weak existing controls, more systems, heavier readiness support and complex evidence collection can increase cost.

Methodology note: VendorCosts publishes planning ranges, not guaranteed market prices. Estimates are designed for early budgeting and should be validated with current provider quotes. Read the methodology.