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How SOC 2 and ISO 27001 Compare

A side-by-side comparison to help you make the right choice for your business

Feature
Framework Type
Delivery Time
Audit Basis
Proof Type
Common In
Client Pressure
Time to Complete
Audit Recurrence
SOC 2 US Focus
U.S. market standard
Attestation (Type I/II)
AICPA Trust Services Criteria
Independent auditor report
SaaS, FinTech, B2B services
"Can you share your SOC 2?"
3–6 months
Annual
ISO 27001 Global
Global certification
Certification
ISO/IEC 27001:2022
Accredited certificate
Manufacturing, Healthcare, Global SaaS
"We require ISO 27001 certification"
4–8 months
Surveillance & Recertification every 3 years

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When to Choose SOC 2

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A U.S. customer is asking for it before signing
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You're a B2B SaaS, MSP, or service vendor
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You want a faster, lighter path to market trust
Perfect for: US-focused SaaS companies needing quick compliance wins
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When to Choose ISO 27001

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You serve international or enterprise clients
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You need a formal, certifiable ISMS
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You're looking to build a scalable security program
Perfect for: Global enterprises building comprehensive security programs

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