About
What SOC 1 Certification is
SOC 1 Certification is an independent directory and quote-matching service for SOC 1 examinations. We publish guides on costs, scoping, the SOC 1 standard, and CPA-firm selection, and we match companies with SOC 1 CPA firms.
What we do
- Educate. Cost guides, scoping guides, standard explainers, timelines, and a planning-estimate pricing report -- all with visible sources. Our methodology page documents exactly how we vet firms and label prices.
- Match. Our quote form connects you with assessors that fit your environment, scope, and timeline. The service is free to you.
What we don't do
- We are not a CPA firm, auditor, or certification body. We do not perform examinations or issue SOC 1 reports -- only a licensed CPA firm can do that.
- We don't sell certifications, "guaranteed" passing reports, or assessment shortcuts.
- We don't publish paid placement rankings disguised as editorial. Provider listings are presented with factual profiles.
- We don't invent statistics, reviews, or testimonials. Every number on this site has a source you can click.
How we make money
When you request quotes, matched assessment firms may pay us a lead or referral fee. That never affects which firms we list or what our guides say -- firms can't pay to change a profile or buy a recommendation.