What is a soc 2 (service organization control 2)?

A voluntary compliance standard for service organizations, developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), which specifies how organizations should manage customer data. The standard is based on five 'trust services criteria': security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.

Who uses one?

Engineering and security leaders pursuing SOC2/HIPAA/ISO27001

What does it cost?

Pricing varies. The cheapest provider in our Top 11 starts around $12000/mo. See the cheapest providers ranked.

How do I pick one?

Read the full methodology for our 9.4-point scoring framework, then look at the canonical The 11 Best Compliance Automation Platforms (SOC2, HIPAA, ISO27001). If you want a slice of the ranking by price, fit, or compliance, jump to: cheapest · highest-rated · fastest onboarding.

Source: Top 11 The 11 Best Compliance Automation Platforms (SOC2, HIPAA, ISO27001), verified June 3, 2026.