How much does compliance software cost?
Compliance (GRC) software ranges widely: legacy enterprise platforms often run tens of thousands of dollars a year, while modern SMB-focused tools are far more affordable. Price usually scales with the number of frameworks, users, and automation. Separately, the SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audit itself is an additional cost paid to an auditor.
What you are actually paying for
Compliance software is separate from the audit. The software helps you build and run the program (controls, evidence, policies, vendors, reviews); the SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audit is a separate fee paid to a licensed auditor or certification body.
What drives the price
The number of frameworks, the number of users or seats, and how much automation and support you need. Enterprise platforms bundle heavy services and price accordingly; SMB-focused tools strip that back to a self-serve model.
The SMB-affordable end
Keel is priced for growing teams rather than enterprises: every plan includes the full toolkit, with a free tier to start and per-framework add-ons, so cost scales with what you actually use. See the pricing page for current numbers.
FAQ
Does compliance software include the audit?
No. Software helps you prepare and run the program; the audit is a separate engagement paid to a licensed CPA firm (SOC 2) or accredited certification body (ISO 27001).
What makes compliance software more or less expensive?
Mainly the number of frameworks, users, and the level of automation and hands-on support. SMB-focused, self-serve tools are typically far cheaper than enterprise platforms.
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