"Does SOC 2 (or similar certifications) make sense for an early-stage SaaS?" from Reddit r/saas, ranked #16. By AssumptionDefiant877, 1 score, 4 comments. Data from Daily Trends.
Does SOC 2 (or similar certifications) make sense for an early-stage SaaS?
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- AssumptionDefiant877
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- 3/24/2026, 10:56:12 PM
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- 3/25/2026, 12:00:00 AM
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I’ve been running my SaaS for about a year now. I have a few paying B2B customers (mostly on annual plans), and recently while talking to potential US clients, I keep getting asked what certifications I have especially SOC 2. From what I’ve researched, SOC 2 seems to cost at least \~$8k per year, which feels quite heavy for an early-stage product. Right now, my platform follows standard security best practices to protect the website and customer data, but I don’t have any formal certifications yet. I’m curious about real world experiences from other founders: 1. Were you able to close B2B customers without SOC 2 or similar certifications? 2. At what stage did certification actually become necessary for you? 3. Are there cheaper or more lightweight certifications that customers still accept early on? 4. How do you handle security questionnaires without formal compliance? Would really appreciate hearing practical experiences rather than theory - especially from founders selling t...