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CyberSapiens Germany is a specialist SOC 2 audit firm in Berlin, Germany that charges $15K–$36K for Type II audits with 3–7 month timelines. Founded in 2019, they hold 2 accreditations and specialize in SMBs, Startups, SaaS, and 1 more. Their pricing is below average compared to the specialist average of $18.491K–$52.655K.
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Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the 5 closest-priced peers in the specialist tier.
| CyberSapiens Germany | MJD Advisors | Bulletproof | Sentry Assurance | Assent Risk Management | CertPro Germany | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $15K–$36K | $15K–$35K | $16K–$38K | $15K–$40K | $16K–$40K | $16K–$40K |
| Type I Cost | $10K–$20K | $8K–$20K | $10K–$20K | $10K–$25K | $10K–$22K | $10K–$22K |
| Timeline | 3–7 mo | 2–6 mo | 3–8 mo | 2–8 mo | 3–9 mo | 3–8 mo |
| Team Size | 20-30+ | 5–10 | 30–45 | 5–15 | 25–38 | 25–38 |
| Certifications | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Founded | 2019 | 2021 | 2017 | 2020 | 2016 | 2018 |
For buyers in SMBs and Startups, CyberSapiens Germany fits the specialist profile when timeline (3–7 months) and Type II pricing ($15K–$36K) align with what specialist firms typically deliver. Their 2 active accreditations — including ISO 27001 — extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.
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CyberSapiens Germany SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $10K to $20K. Type II audits range from $15K to $36K. This is below average for specialist firms — the specialist tier average is $18.491K–$52.655K. Final pricing depends on your organization's scope, number of trust service criteria, and system complexity.
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