AuditBoard vs Thoropass Pricing (2026)
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AuditBoard vs Thoropass

SOC 2 Compliance pricing comparison · 2026

AuditBoard is quote-based, while Thoropass is quote-based. These products use different pricing models (Per-seat subscription vs ), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.

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AuditBoard
AuditBoard pricing starts at $32,831/year for the CrossComply Essentials.
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Thoropass
Thoropass pricing starts at $8,700/year for the Compliance Platform plan.
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Estimated license cost
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What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
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Median annual
$30K/yr
Vendr · n=11
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 2 sourced facts
1 hidden-cost · 1 contract
Last verified 3mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 13 sourced facts
10 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median
Last verified 3mo ago
Confidence Limited confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
1 documented
  • First-Year Implementation and Setup
    $20,000-$40,000
    1 source
5 documented
  • External Certification-Body Fees
    €8,000 to €30,000
    1 source
  • Advisory Tier Repricing
    1 source
  • Third-Party Auditor Fees
    $10,000 to $30,000+
    1 source
  • Onboarding and Implementation Fees
    $5,000 to $15,000
    1 source
  • Scope Expansion Fees
    10-30%
    1 source
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

AuditBoard
Thoropass
Auto-renewal
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—
Cancellation
—
—
Commitment
—
—
Price escalation
3% to 7%
No evidence of surprise renewal hikes based on user reports
Can downgrade
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Based on 3 verified sources (Vendr · TrustRadius · BBB)
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
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Best for
Small organizations starting SOC 2 compliance
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Expensive for small companies
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Companies that want the automation platform and already have an auditor
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SOC 2 Compliance

AuditBoard

Custom pricing
3 plans
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SOC 2 Compliance

Thoropass

Custom pricing
3 plans
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Different Pricing Models

Direct price comparison isn't meaningful here — AuditBoard uses Per-seat subscription pricing while Thoropass uses pricing. Your actual cost will depend on usage volume, team size, or both. Here's each product in its native unit.

Per-seat subscription

AuditBoard

Custom pricing
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Thoropass

Custom pricing
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AuditBoard and Thoropass both operate in the soc 2 compliance category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan AuditBoard Thoropass
CrossComply Essentials Custom Custom
SOXHUB Professional Custom Custom
Enterprise Custom Custom

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

AuditBoard

1 scenario
$150,000 Year 1
Mid-Size Enterprise: SOX, IA, and ERM Implementation
, $120,000 subsequent years (2022 user report)

Thoropass

3 scenarios
$14,500
Small startup SOC 2 compliance
$15,000 Year 1
$8,700
Mid-market company with basic compliance needs
$10,000 Year 1
$25,000
Enterprise multi-framework compliance
$30,000 Year 1

Contract Terms

Term AuditBoard Thoropass
Auto-renewal — —
Cancellation — —
Minimum commitment — —
Price escalation 3% to 7% No evidence of surprise renewal hikes based on user reports

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