SOC 2 Compliance

Get SOC 2 Audit‑Ready in as fast as 10–12 Weeks (Type I typical) with AI

Guided evidence collection, AI-drafted policies for your review, and readiness tracking.

Certification is performed by an independent auditor. Timelines vary by scope and auditor availability.

What is SOC 2?

Understanding the standard that enterprise customers require

SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) is an auditing standard developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) that evaluates how service providers manage customer data. It's based on the Trust Services Criteria (TSC) and focuses on five key principles: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy.

Type I
Point-in-Time Assessment
Evaluates your controls at a specific point in time. Faster to achieve but less comprehensive.
  • Typically takes 10–12 weeks
  • Good for initial certification
  • Lower cost and faster timeline
Type II
Operational Effectiveness
Evaluates controls over a 6-12 month period. More comprehensive and preferred by enterprise customers.
  • Requires 6-12 month observation
  • Demonstrates ongoing compliance
  • Required by most enterprise buyers

Why SOC 2 Matters

Three critical reasons your business needs SOC 2 certification

Win Enterprise Trust
  • Meet common enterprise security expectations
  • Streamline security questionnaires
  • Demonstrate mature security practices
Meet Customer Requirements
  • Fulfill security questionnaires instantly
  • Pass vendor security assessments
  • Build trust with stakeholders
Demonstrate Security Posture
  • Prove your security controls work
  • Improve internal security processes
  • Reduce risk of security incidents

How Simple Comply Accelerates SOC 2

Four assistive features that help you get audit‑ready faster

Pre-Mapped Controls
  • All TSC controls included
  • Control descriptions
  • Testing procedures
  • Evidence requirements
Assistive AI Guidance
  • Guided evidence checklists
  • Drafts policies for your review
  • Explains requirements in plain English
  • Keeps teams on schedule
Auditor Collaboration
  • Secure portal
  • Evidence by control
  • Request management
  • Real-time updates
Type II Readiness
  • 6-12 month monitoring
  • Change tracking
  • Exception management
  • Type I to II upgrade

SOC 2 Timeline Comparison

See how Simple Comply compares to traditional approaches

Milestone
Simple ComplyFastest
Traditional Software
Consultants
Initial AssessmentDay 1Week 1-2Week 2-4
Gap RemediationWeek 1-3Week 3-8Week 4-12
Policy CreationWeek 2-3Week 4-6Week 6-10
Evidence CollectionWeek 3-6Week 8-16Week 12-20
Audit PreparationWeek 6-7Week 16-18Week 20-24
Audit & ReportWeek 7-8Week 18-24Week 24-52
TOTAL TIME6-8 weeks3-6 months6-12 months
TOTAL COST$6K-$12K/yr$12K-$40K/yr$50K-$150K

Certification is performed by an independent auditor. Timelines vary by scope and auditor availability.

What's Included in SOC 2 Package

Everything you need for successful certification

Trust Services Criteria mapping
Type I and Type II workflows
Policy templates library
Guided evidence collection
Readiness tracking
Auditor‑friendly exports
Management assertion letter
System description document
Control matrix
Evidence binder
Audit support
Type I to Type II upgrade path

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SOC 2 Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for every stage

Starter
$499/mo
Perfect for seed/Series A startups
  • Type I or Type II
  • AI Agent included
  • All SOC 2 controls
  • Integrations roadmap
Growth
$999/mo
For Series B+ companies
  • Type II + ISO 27001
  • Unlimited evidence
  • Priority support
  • Integrations roadmap

SOC 2 FAQs

Ready to Start Your SOC 2 Journey?

Get audit‑ready in as fast as 10–12 weeks (Type I typical)