Best SOC 2 Auditors in 2026
A valid SOC 2 report must be issued by a properly licensed CPA firm. Our ordinary-provider pool contains 147 firms listed for SOC 2; up to 10 total featured and directory options are shown. A SOC 2 tag or CPA-status field is not proof of current licensure or attestation eligibility.
SOC 2 service and provider options (10 shown)
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Auditsuisse Assurance
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Featured inclusion is not confirmation of a particular framework, industry, platform relationship or local presence. Credentials and suitability must be checked directly.
Official website: AuditSuisse.com
3. A-LIGN
Unverified · public records- – Price band: not yet verified
- – Typical timeline: not yet verified
- ✓ GRC platform listings: Drata, Secureframe, Vanta; integration not established by the tag
- ✓ Listed as a CPA firm; confirm current licensure and attestation eligibility
- – No verified client reviews yet
4. Aprio
Unverified · public records- – Price band: not yet verified
- – Typical timeline: not yet verified
- ✓ GRC platform listings: Drata, Vanta; integration not established by the tag
- ✓ Listed as a CPA firm; confirm current licensure and attestation eligibility
- – No verified client reviews yet
5. Armanino
Unverified · public records- – Price band: not yet verified
- – Typical timeline: not yet verified
- ✓ GRC platform listings: Vanta; integration not established by the tag
- ✓ Listed as a CPA firm; confirm current licensure and attestation eligibility
- – No verified client reviews yet
6. BARR Advisory
Unverified · public records- – Price band: not yet verified
- – Typical timeline: not yet verified
- ✓ GRC platform listings: Drata, Secureframe, Vanta; integration not established by the tag
- ✓ Listed as a CPA firm; confirm current licensure and attestation eligibility
- – No verified client reviews yet
7. Insight Assurance
Unverified · public records- – Price band: not yet verified
- – Typical timeline: not yet verified
- ✓ GRC platform listings: Drata, Secureframe, Vanta; integration not established by the tag
- ✓ Listed as a CPA firm; confirm current licensure and attestation eligibility
- – No verified client reviews yet
8. Prescient Assurance
Unverified · public records- – Price band: not yet verified
- – Typical timeline: not yet verified
- ✓ GRC platform listings: Drata, Secureframe, Vanta; integration not established by the tag
- ✓ Listed as a CPA firm; confirm current licensure and attestation eligibility
- – No verified client reviews yet
9. Schellman
Unverified · public records- – Price band: not yet verified
- – Typical timeline: not yet verified
- ✓ GRC platform listings: Drata, Secureframe, Vanta; integration not established by the tag
- ✓ Listed as a CPA firm; confirm current licensure and attestation eligibility
- – No verified client reviews yet
10. Sensiba
Unverified · public records- – Price band: not yet verified
- – Typical timeline: not yet verified
- ✓ GRC platform listings: Drata, Vanta; integration not established by the tag
- ✓ Listed as a CPA firm; confirm current licensure and attestation eligibility
- – No verified client reviews yet
Compare services and providers at a glance
| # | Service / provider | Price band | Timeline | GRC platforms | Verified reviews | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AuditNex — compare quotes from multiple auditors Compare audit quotes | Quoted for your scope | Confirm with matched auditors | Not applicable | Not applicable | Quote-comparison service, not an auditor |
| 2 | Auditsuisse Assurance | Not yet verified | Not yet verified | Not yet verified | Not yet verified | Featured general provider; scope and availability must be confirmed |
| 3 | A-LIGN | Not yet verified | Not yet verified | Drata, Secureframe, Vanta | No verified reviews yet | Unverified |
| 4 | Aprio | Not yet verified | Not yet verified | Drata, Vanta | No verified reviews yet | Unverified |
| 5 | Armanino | Not yet verified | Not yet verified | Vanta | No verified reviews yet | Unverified |
| 6 | BARR Advisory | Not yet verified | Not yet verified | Drata, Secureframe, Vanta | No verified reviews yet | Unverified |
| 7 | Insight Assurance | Not yet verified | Not yet verified | Drata, Secureframe, Vanta | No verified reviews yet | Unverified |
| 8 | Prescient Assurance | Not yet verified | Not yet verified | Drata, Secureframe, Vanta | No verified reviews yet | Unverified |
| 9 | Schellman | Not yet verified | Not yet verified | Drata, Secureframe, Vanta | No verified reviews yet | Unverified |
| 10 | Sensiba | Not yet verified | Not yet verified | Drata, Vanta | No verified reviews yet | Unverified |
How to choose a SOC 2 auditor
CPA licensure and peer review
A valid SOC 2 report must be issued by a licensed CPA firm. Confirm current license and available peer-review evidence before signing.
Transparent pricing
Look for firms that give you a clear price for your scope without a drawn-out sales process.
Relevant experience
An auditor who knows your industry and tech stack will move faster and ask better questions.
Turnaround time
Make sure the firm can meet your deadline — especially if a customer is waiting on the report.
GRC platform compatibility
If you use Vanta, Drata, or similar, an auditor familiar with it can streamline evidence collection.
Reputation & reviews
Verified reviews from other companies are a strong signal of a smooth, reliable engagement.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose the best SOC 2 auditor?
Confirm CPA licensure and available peer-review evidence, check pricing for your exact scope, look for documented experience in your industry and stack, verify availability, and read verified reviews where present. Unknown fields should remain unknown until confirmed.
What types of SOC 2 auditors are there?
Common choices include smaller CPA firms, specialist practices, and large national CPA firms. Regardless of size, the firm issuing a SOC 2 report must be licensed; verify current licensure, peer-review evidence, scope, timing, and fees.
How much do SOC 2 auditors charge?
SOC 2 Type 2 audits through the AuditNex network start at $2,500. This is a network starting offer, not every listed firm's rate or a fixed quote. Company size, systems, criteria, readiness, observation period, and complexity affect final fees; readiness, remediation, software, additional criteria, renewals, and applicable platform or payment fees may be separate.
Do I need a Big 4 firm for SOC 2?
No. A licensed CPA firm can issue a SOC 2 report. Choose based on supportable license and peer-review evidence, scope fit, availability, engagement terms, and comparable quotes rather than firm size alone.
How does AuditNex rank SOC 2 auditors?
AuditNex's own quote-comparison service is featured first, followed by Auditsuisse when active. Other firms are ordered by verification, profile completeness, and verified client reviews. A listing is not proof of current qualification.
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