Certification Cost Calculator

Select the standards you need — ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, CMMC, ISO 9001 and more — and get an instant cost and timeline estimate. Every price is already 30-50% below typical market rates. No sign-up required.

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Last updated: July 2026 · Prices in USD

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How much does certification cost in 2026?

Certification cost depends on the standard, your company size, how ready your controls already are, and the accredited body's audit fees. The table below shows Avantcert's all-in prices (preparation plus audit support) for the most requested ISO and compliance certifications — every figure is already 30-50% below typical market rates. The left of each range is the base price for a small company (1–10 employees); the right is enterprise pricing. Timelines shown are maximums, not fixed durations. Use the calculator above to total only the standards you need.

Avantcert certification costs and maximum timelines, 2026
Certification / StandardAvantcert cost (USD)Max timeline
GDPR (Data Protection)$3,000 – $12,000up to 2 months
HIPAA (Healthcare)$3,000 – $12,000up to 2 months
ISO 13485 (Medical Devices)$4,000 – $15,000up to 3 months
PCI DSS (Payments)$5,000 – $25,000up to 4 months
ISO 27001 (Information Security)$4,000 – $15,000up to 2 months
SOC 2 (Type II)$7,000 – $25,000up to 3 months
ISO 22000 (Food Safety)$4,000 – $12,000up to 2 months
ISO 45001 (Health & Safety)$3,000 – $10,000up to 2 months
ISO 9001 (Quality)$3,000 – $10,000up to 2 months
IATF 16949 (Automotive)$8,000 – $50,000up to 5 months
AS9100 (Aerospace)$15,000 – $60,000up to 6 months
CMMI (Maturity Appraisal)$18,000 – $60,000up to 4 months
CMMC 2.0 (Defense)$20,000 – $90,000up to 4 months
TISAX (Automotive Security)$8,000 – $35,000up to 4 months
ISO 22301 (Business Continuity)$4,000 – $12,000up to 2 months
HITRUST (CSF)$25,000 – $90,000up to 4 months
ISO 55001 (Asset Management)$4,000 – $12,000up to 3 months
CE Mark (EU Conformity)$5,000 – $50,000up to 6 months
ISO 50001 (Energy Management)$4,000 – $12,000up to 3 months
HACCP (Food Safety)$3,000 – $10,000up to 3 months
SOC 1 (Financial Controls)$7,000 – $35,000up to 3 months
NIST (CSF / 800-171)$7,000 – $30,000up to 4 months
VAPT (Penetration Testing)$1,000 – $10,000up to 1 month
Secure Code Review$3,000 – $10,000up to 2 months

Certification cost by standard

Below is what each standard costs with Avantcert, from a small team (1–10 employees) up to an enterprise. Every price is already 30-50% below typical market rates, and every timeline is a maximum.

How much does ISO 27001 certification cost?

ISO 27001 costs $4,000 to $15,000 and takes up to 2 months. A small team pays around $4,000; a large enterprise with multiple sites and a wide ISMS scope pays toward $15,000. See our ISO 27001 certification service or estimate ISO 27001 now.

How much does SOC 2 cost?

SOC 2 costs $7,000 to $25,000 and takes up to 3 months. The figure depends on your company size and how many Trust Services Criteria are in scope beyond Security. See our SOC 2 service or estimate SOC 2 now.

How much does GDPR compliance cost?

GDPR costs $3,000 to $12,000 and takes up to 2 months, covering data mapping, lawful bases, policies, and data-subject request processes. See our GDPR service or estimate GDPR now.

How much does HIPAA compliance cost?

HIPAA costs $3,000 to $12,000 and takes up to 2 months, covering the Security Risk Assessment, safeguards, policies, and Business Associate Agreements. See our HIPAA service or estimate HIPAA now.

How much does PCI DSS compliance cost?

PCI DSS costs $5,000 to $25,000 and takes up to 4 months. Your merchant level and how much cardholder data you store are the biggest cost drivers. See our PCI DSS service or estimate PCI DSS now.

How much does CMMC certification cost?

CMMC costs $20,000 to $90,000 and takes up to 4 months, driven by the size of your CUI environment and whether you need Level 1, 2, or 3. See our CMMC service or estimate CMMC now.

How much does ISO 9001 certification cost?

ISO 9001 costs $3,000 to $10,000 and takes up to 2 months, making it the most affordable entry point into certification. See our ISO 9001 service or estimate ISO 9001 now.

How much does ISO 13485 certification cost?

ISO 13485 costs $4,000 to $15,000 and takes up to 3 months for a medical-device quality management system. See our ISO 13485 service or estimate ISO 13485 now.

How much does HITRUST certification cost?

HITRUST costs $25,000 to $90,000 and takes up to 4 months, depending on whether you pursue an e1, i1, or r2 assessment. See our HITRUST service or estimate HITRUST now.

How much does a NIST assessment cost?

A NIST CSF or 800-171 engagement costs $7,000 to $30,000 and takes up to 4 months. See our NIST service or estimate NIST now.

How much does SOC 1 cost?

SOC 1 costs $7,000 to $35,000 and takes up to 3 months, scaling with the number of control objectives relevant to your clients' financial reporting. See our SOC 1 service or estimate SOC 1 now.

How much does VAPT cost?

VAPT (penetration testing) costs $1,000 to $10,000 and takes up to 1 month — the fastest and most affordable way to prove security to a customer. See our VAPT service or estimate VAPT now.

How much does a secure code review cost?

A secure code review costs $3,000 to $10,000 and takes up to 2 months, depending on codebase size and languages. See our secure code review service or estimate it now.

How much does AS9100 certification cost?

AS9100 costs $15,000 to $60,000 and takes up to 6 months, reflecting the depth of aerospace quality requirements. See our AS9100 service or estimate AS9100 now.

How much does IATF 16949 certification cost?

IATF 16949 costs $8,000 to $50,000 and takes up to 5 months for automotive suppliers. See our IATF 16949 service or estimate IATF 16949 now.

How much does CMMI appraisal cost?

A CMMI appraisal costs $18,000 to $60,000 and takes up to 4 months, with most organisations targeting Level 3. See our CMMI service or estimate CMMI now.

How much does CE marking cost?

CE marking costs $5,000 to $50,000 and takes up to 6 months, depending on product risk and whether a Notified Body is required. See our CE Mark service or estimate CE Mark now.

How much does ISO 45001 certification cost?

ISO 45001 costs $3,000 to $10,000 and takes up to 2 months for an occupational health and safety management system. See our ISO 45001 service or estimate ISO 45001 now.

How much does ISO 22000 / HACCP certification cost?

ISO 22000 costs $4,000 to $12,000 (up to 2 months) and HACCP costs $3,000 to $10,000 (up to 3 months). See our ISO 22000 and HACCP services.

How much does ISO 22301, ISO 50001 or ISO 55001 cost?

Each of these costs $4,000 to $12,000 — ISO 22301 (business continuity) takes up to 2 months, while ISO 50001 (energy) and ISO 55001 (asset management) take up to 3 months. See ISO 22301, ISO 50001 and ISO 55001.

How much does TISAX cost?

TISAX costs $8,000 to $35,000 and takes up to 4 months, required by German automotive OEMs such as Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. See our TISAX service or estimate TISAX now.

What affects your certification cost?

Five factors move the number the most: the scope (which sites, systems, and products are covered), your company size and headcount, your current readiness (how many controls already exist), the certification body's audit fees (billed separately from preparation), and whether you pursue several standards together — which shares controls and lowers the combined cost. ISO 27001 and SOC 2, for example, overlap by roughly 65-75%, so doing both together costs far less than doing them separately. Avantcert's done-for-you model removes most of the internal effort, and because our prices are already 30-50% below market, you start ahead.

Frequently asked questions

How much does ISO 27001 certification cost?

With Avantcert, ISO 27001 costs about $4,000 for a small team (1–10 employees) up to $15,000 for a large enterprise, and takes up to 2 months — already 30-50% below typical market rates.

How much does SOC 2 cost?

SOC 2 costs roughly $7,000 for a small company up to $25,000 for an enterprise, and takes up to 3 months. The exact figure depends on company size and the Trust Services Criteria in scope.

How much does GDPR compliance cost?

GDPR compliance runs about $3,000 for a small team up to $12,000 for a large enterprise, and takes up to 2 months.

How much does CMMC certification cost?

CMMC ranges from about $20,000 for a small contractor up to $90,000 for a large enterprise, and takes up to 4 months, driven by the size of your CUI environment and the target level.

How long does certification take?

The timelines shown are maximums, not fixed durations — most projects finish sooner. Several standards can run in parallel, so your overall timeline is capped by the longest single standard.

Are these prices really 30-50% off?

Yes. Every price in this calculator is already 30-50% below typical market rates, with no hidden markup and no sign-up required. Contact us to lock in your scope and discount.

Standards in this calculator are published by ISO — see ISO/IEC 27001.