SOC 2 for SaaS Companies: Costs, Timelines, & Sales
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Geels Norton is a specialist SOC 2 audit firm in Wausau, WI, USA that charges $15K–$45K for Type II audits with 2–6 month timelines. Founded in 2020, they hold 2 accreditations and specialize in Technology, SaaS, Cloud Services, and 1 more. Their pricing is below average compared to the specialist average of $18.491K–$52.655K.
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of Specialist firms charge more for Type II
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certifications (tier avg: 4)
Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the 5 closest-priced peers in the specialist tier.
| Geels Norton | AARC-360 | Audit Peak | Auditwerx | Consilium Labs | Dansa D'Arata Soucia LLP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K |
| Type I Cost | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K |
| Timeline | 2–6 mo | 4–12 mo | 3–9 mo | 3–12 mo | 2–6 mo | 3–9 mo |
| Team Size | 5-15+ | 10–25 | 10–25 | 25–100 | 10–50 | 25–75 |
| Certifications | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Founded | 2020 | 2014 | 2021 | 2009 | 2020 | 2003 |
For buyers in Technology and SaaS, Geels Norton fits the specialist profile when timeline (2–6 months) and Type II pricing ($15K–$45K) align with what specialist firms typically deliver.
High-achieving cloud tech companies wanting partner-level service, 2-week report turnarounds, and compliance positioned as a business growth tool rather than a checkbox
High-touch boutique with direct partner access throughout every engagement; 2-week report turnaround vs. industry-standard months; principals with 20+ years at top-tier national firms; year-round advisor relationship — not just at audit time; compliance used as strategic differentiator, not minimum-requirements exercise
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4 industries — Specialist average: 5
2 certifications — Specialist average: 4
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Geels Norton SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $10K to $30K. Type II audits range from $15K to $45K. 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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