Buyer's Guide
Best SOC 2 Auditors for Startups (2026)
20 US-licensed CPA firms that routinely audit seed-to-Series B SaaS startups. Boutique and mid-size firms only — Big 4 is over-scoped for most startup audits.
How We Picked
Our shortlist is drawn from the full SOC 2 auditor directory. To make it onto this list, a firm must:
- Hold a US CPA license.
- Explicitly offer SOC 2 attestation services (Type I and Type II).
- Have offices or audit teams in the US so field work and interviews can be scheduled without timezone friction.
- Fall into the boutique or mid-size tier — fewer than ~2,000 staff. Big 4 firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) are excluded; they are over-scoped and over-priced for most startup audits.
Each firm's profile page includes typical engagement cost, frameworks covered, HQ and offices, and a request-a-quote form. This is editorial — see our methodology for how we score and rank.
Shortlist (20 firms)
- Featured
#1
A-LIGN
Tampa, FL
A-LIGN is one of the largest and most recognized compliance audit firms in the United States. Profile includes pricing, framework coverage, reviews, and engagement process.
Typical engagement: $15,000–$80,000
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#2
Citrin Cooperman
New York, NY
Citrin Cooperman is a Top 25 CPA firm offering comprehensive SOC, SOX, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 audit services.
Typical engagement: $25,000–$150,000
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#3
Coalfire
Westminster, Colorado
Coalfire is a leading US cybersecurity advisory and audit firm specializing in FedRAMP, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HITRUST, and CMMC for cloud and technology companies.
Typical engagement: $25,000–$150,000
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#4
CohnReznick Advisory
New York, NY
CohnReznick Advisory is a Top 25 CPA firm offering SOC, SOX, and FedRAMP compliance audits.
Typical engagement: $25,000–$120,000
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#5
GuidePoint Security
Herndon, VA
GuidePoint Security offers SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, and CMMC compliance assessments.
Typical engagement: $20,000–$150,000
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#6
NCC Group (US)
New York, NY
NCC Group is a global cybersecurity consultancy offering SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and FedRAMP assessments.
Typical engagement: $30,000–$200,000
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#7
Optiv Security
Denver, CO
Optiv Security is one of the largest cybersecurity solutions firms offering SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, and FedRAMP.
Typical engagement: $25,000–$200,000
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#8
Schellman & Company
Tampa, Florida
Schellman is a leading US compliance audit firm specializing in SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, HITRUST, and PCI DSS assessments for technology companies.
Typical engagement: $20,000–$100,000
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#9
Stroz Friedberg (Aon)
New York, NY
Stroz Friedberg (Aon Cyber Solutions) offers SOC 2, ISO 27001, and cyber risk compliance services.
Typical engagement: $30,000–$200,000
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#10
Trustwave
Chicago, IL
Trustwave is a global cybersecurity firm specializing in PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 assessments.
Typical engagement: $20,000–$120,000
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10FA Compliance
New York, NY
10FA Compliance is a New York-based compliance consultancy focused on SOC 2 and ISO 27001 readiness for technology and SaaS companies.
Typical engagement: $8,000–$40,000
View profile#12
24By7Security
Coral Springs, FL
24By7Security is a Coral Springs, FL cybersecurity consultancy and PCI QSA specializing in HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and CMMC compliance.
Typical engagement: $10,000–$60,000
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360 Advanced
Nashville, TN
360 Advanced is a US-based compliance audit firm offering SOC 2, PCI DSS, HITRUST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA audits with a focus on technology and healthcare companies.
Typical engagement: $18,000–$70,000
View profile#14
AAFCPAs
Westborough, MA
AAFCPAs is a Massachusetts CPA firm founded in 1973 providing SOC 1, SOC 2, HIPAA, and IT audit services to service organizations.
Typical engagement: $18,000–$90,000
View profile#15
AARC-360
Atlanta, GA
AARC-360 is a PCAOB-registered Atlanta CPA firm delivering SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS assurance and compliance services.
Typical engagement: $12,000–$60,000
View profile#16
Abacode
Tampa, FL
Abacode is a Tampa-based managed cybersecurity and compliance provider aligning clients to CMMC, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA frameworks.
Typical engagement: $12,000–$75,000
View profile#17
Abacus Group
New York, NY
Abacus Group is a New York-based IT and cybersecurity provider delivering compliance and risk services to hedge funds and private equity firms.
Typical engagement: $10,000–$60,000
View profile#18
ACA Group
New York, NY
ACA Group is a global GRC advisory firm whose ACA Aponix division provides cybersecurity assessments and compliance support for financial services.
Typical engagement: $25,000–$150,000
View profile#19
ACI Federal
Alexandria, VA
ACI Federal is a FedRAMP 3PAO and CMMC C3PAO serving federal agencies and government contractors.
Typical engagement: $35,000–$200,000
View profile#20
Agio
New York, NY
Agio is a New York-based managed IT and cybersecurity firm providing SOC, ISO 27001, and SEC compliance support to financial services firms.
Typical engagement: $12,000–$75,000
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Red Flags on Auditor Quotes
- No sample redacted report. Reputable firms share them. The report is the deliverable; look at one before signing.
- "Senior team" without named profiles. Insist on individual testers with LinkedIn profiles. Rotating juniors is why some audits miss what matters.
- Fixed price without proper scoping. A serious firm asks structured questions before quoting.
- Promised 4-week Type II. Not credible. Type II needs a 6+ month observation window.