SOC 2 compliance
without the massive enterprise price tag.
SOC2Checklist gives your team all 33 AICPA Trust Services Criteria, mapped and tracked for less cost and more benefit. Assign owners, collect evidence, and simulate your audit before the real one starts.
A compliance operating system for startups.
No massive enterprise contracts or mandatory sales calls
Transparent algorithm — see exactly how your readiness score is calculated
Instant onboarding — map your controls today, not next month
Self-serve pricing — designed for compliance, not maximizing revenue
Radical transparency. Fair pricing. Zero friction.
| Platform | Price | Sales Call |
|---|---|---|
| Vanta | Enterprise Pricing | |
| Drata | Enterprise Pricing | |
| Secureframe | Quote only | |
| SOC2Checklist ✓ | Fraction of the cost |
Built for the engineers who implement compliance.
Four modules. One goal. No black box, no massive enterprise contract, no dedicated GRC hire.
Full Criteria Checklist
Early AccessAll 33 CC Security controls mapped to plain English. Assign owners, set due dates, and track status in real time.
Evidence Vault
PlannedStructured storage for every screenshot, PDF, and config export your auditor will ask for — with freshness tracking so nothing expires unnoticed.
AI Audit Simulator
PlannedA Big 4 auditor persona that asks the uncomfortable questions before the real auditor does.
Public Trust Portal
PlannedA live compliance page to share with customers and prospects. Your posture, visible — no PDF required.
Comprehensive TSC coverage. Zero blind spots.
Security (CC1–CC9) is required for every SOC 2 engagement. The other four are optional add-ons.
Security
Required for all SOC 2 engagements. Covers logical access, change management, and risk mitigation.
Availability
Performance commitments and monitoring of system availability thresholds.
Processing Integrity
Ensure system processing is complete, valid, accurate, and timely.
Confidentiality
Protecting sensitive information designated as confidential.
Privacy
Collection, use, retention, disclosure, and disposal of personal information.
Transparent Algorithm
We show you exactly how your score is calculated.
No black-box compliance scores. Every point is earned through documented, verifiable progress.
Read the full methodologyReadiness Score =
Control Completeness
Ratio of controls at status: passed or reviewed
Evidence Freshness
Evidence age (green < 90d, amber < 365d, red > 365d)
Review Status
Controls that have been independently reviewed
Risk Weighting
High/critical controls weighted more heavily
Expert SOC 2 guides written for engineers, not auditors.
What is SOC 2?
A plain-English guide to what SOC 2 actually means, who needs it, and what happens during an audit.
Type I vs Type II
Type I tests design. Type II tests operating effectiveness over 12 months. Here's how to choose.
SOC 2 Compliance Checklist: All 33 Controls
Every AICPA CC control mapped to plain English, with evidence requirements and what auditors actually test.
How Much Does SOC 2 Cost?
Audit fees, platform costs, prep time, and the real total cost of compliance in 2026.
SOC 2 for Startups
When to start, who to involve, and the fastest path to Type I for early-stage SaaS companies.
SOC 2 Audit Timeline
From kickoff to final report, here's a realistic month-by-month breakdown of what to expect.
SOC 2 compliance, without the noise.
The checklist is real and built for early adopters. Everything else is being built carefully. Join the waitlist and help shape what comes next.