AutomateWisely Editorial Team · Last reviewed October 31, 2026 · How we research
Compliance platforms rarely publish prices, which makes “best” lists easy to write and hard to trust. This one starts from what companies actually pay and what vendors actually publish, then tells you who each platform suits and where it tends to disappoint.
Entry prices, side by side
These are the lowest published or marketplace prices we could verify in October 2026. They are where a quote starts, not where it ends.
Yearly prices from vendor sites and AWS Marketplace listings compiled by the SOC 2 Auditors Directory (checked September 30 to October 20, 2026). Sprinto includes the first framework; Thoropass combines a platform from $8,700 with an audit subscription from $5,800 (amber part of the bar). Drata publishes no list price; its AWS Foundation Package for 1 to 50 employees is $15,000.
The shortlist
Vanta
Published tiers from $14,000; median paid $20,000The best known name in the category, with the widest prebuilt integration catalogue it advertises (400+) and more than 35 frameworks. Published plans run from Essentials at $14,000 to Professional at $23,000, with add-ons from $6,000.
Drata
Median paid $25,000Strong continuous monitoring with custom connections and tests configured through a JSON editor. No public price list; marketplace offers show a $15,000 package for up to 50 employees.
Secureframe
Fundamentals from $7,500 a year (published)One of the few platforms with a published starting price, plus compliance specialists who help with scoping and audit prep. Check which tier includes the level of guidance you want.
Sprinto
$9,500 a year on AWS MarketplaceAimed at smaller cloud companies with guided first audit preparation. The marketplace price is $7,500 for the platform plus from $2,000 for the first framework, for up to 100 employees.
Thoropass
Platform from $8,700 + audit from $5,800Combines the platform with audits run by an affiliated CPA practice, billed as separate subscriptions. Fewer handoffs, but review how independence is handled, because some buyers ask.
Carbide
Foundation $7,500, Advanced $12,500, Insights $22,000Transparent plans for small teams. Foundation covers one framework, the core platform and auditor collaboration tools; a dedicated security advisor is not included, and the audit is quoted separately.
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What buyers actually paid
Purchase data from Vendr is the closest thing to real prices. It covers the platforms with enough transactions to report a range.
| Platform | Lowest | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanta | $7,500 | $20,000 | $57,207 |
| Secureframe | $7,733 | $20,000 | $32,575 |
| Drata | $9,415 | $25,000 | $68,250 |
| Hyperproof | $22,215 | $41,400 | $70,000 |
Vendr data as reported by the SOC 2 Auditors Directory, checked September 29 to October 15, 2026. Yearly contract values. For a deeper head to head, see Vanta vs Drata.
Compare two quotes, first year
The platform price is only one line. Pick two platforms, adjust the prices to your real quotes, and see the full first year side by side, including the audit, the penetration test and your team’s time.
Prices prefill from the published or median figures in this guide; replace them with your quotes. Hours default to 400, inside the 300 to 600 buyers report for a first Type 2; change them if a vendor’s automation will really save time. Nothing you enter is stored or sent.
Questions before you sign
Do we need a platform at all?
No. It is optional. Very small teams with simple infrastructure can pass with a specialist auditor and well kept spreadsheets. Platforms pay off when evidence collection would otherwise eat weeks of staff time.
Does any platform include the audit?
Most do not. Thoropass arranges audits through an affiliated CPA practice and ComplyJet advertises one external audit in its plans; confirm the report type and scope before relying on it.
How much do extra frameworks cost?
It varies: Sprinto lists from $2,000 for the first framework and Scytale from $2,100 per additional one. Ask every vendor for the price now and at renewal.
Should we sign a multi year deal?
Only with a written cap on renewal increases. Multi year discounts are common, and so are surprises in year two.
Can we switch platforms later?
Yes, best right after a report is issued. Plan to reconnect integrations and migrate policies and evidence.
New to the topic? Read what SOC 2 compliance is and SOC 2 Type 1 vs Type 2. For the full three year budget, use the builder in SOC 2 compliance cost.
How we chose: we compared published prices, marketplace listings, purchase data and vendor documentation, and weighed integration coverage, ease for small teams, price transparency, support and framework coverage. We did not run each platform through a full audit, and no vendor paid to be included. We are not affiliated with any platform listed.
Sources
- SOC 2 Auditors Directory, SOC 2 software pricing comparison (updated September 30, 2026, sources checked to October 27, 2026)
- SOC 2 Auditors Directory, platform profiles (updated September 30, 2026)
- SOC 2 Auditors Directory, staff hours for a first Type 2 (updated October 5, 2026)
- AICPA, SOC 2 overview
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