Which software plans actually sign a HIPAA BAA (and what SOC 2 really costs).
Most vendors lock HIPAA Business Associate Agreements and SAML SSO behind $20,000+ Enterprise contracts. A handful include them on self-serve plans—and Vanta or Drata quotes rarely include your CPA auditor bill.
The short version: Self-serve HIPAA Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) are available on Jotform Gold ($99/mo billed annually, $129/mo monthly, 1-user account) and 1Password Business ($8.99/user/mo billed annually [$107.88/yr], which also includes SAML SSO with no Enterprise markup), whereas HubSpot ($150/seat + $3,500 onboarding), Zendesk ($115/agent Suite Pro), and Intercom ($132/seat Expert) require upper-tier plans. For SOC 2 Type II compliance automation, Vanta and Drata do not publish public self-serve prices—custom list quotes typically start around $9,000–$15,000+/yr (frequently negotiated down by 30%–50%), while Comp AI ($2,400–$12,000/yr) and Openlane (~$5,400/yr) cost less—plus a mandatory $6,500–$15,000+ external CPA auditor fee billed separately.
Estimate your real Year-1 SOC 2 budget (platform + CPA auditor)
Because Vanta, Drata, and CPA audit firms use custom quotes rather than public price sheets, all figures in this estimator are labeled Estimated (Benchmark) based on buyer contract ranges. Adjust headcount, frameworks, and your negotiated discount below.
Verified vs. Estimated (Benchmark) note: Self-serve HIPAA BAA and SAML SSO tiers below (Jotform Gold, 1Password Business, Zendesk, Help Scout, HubSpot) are Verified against published vendor pricing. SOC 2 platform and CPA auditor figures are Estimated (Benchmark) from buyer contract ranges because Vanta, Drata, and CPA firms quote custom packages.
| Compliance Platform | Est. List Platform Quote | Negotiated Platform Cost | Est. External CPA Auditor Fee | Total Year-1 SOC 2 Cost | Compare |
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Which SaaS tiers sign a HIPAA BAA or include SAML SSO
Before signing a $25,000+ Enterprise contract solely to unlock a HIPAA BAA or Okta SAML Single Sign-On, check the minimum qualifying edition for each vendor below.
| Vendor & Category | Lowest Tier That Signs a HIPAA BAA | Minimum SAML SSO Tier | SOC 2 Type II Status | Details |
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Jotform (Forms & Intake)
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Source: Jotform HIPAA pricing ↗
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Gold ($99/mo annual · $129/mo monthly · 1 user) | Enterprise (Multi-user SAML) | SOC 2 Type II & HIPAA | Check Jotform HIPAA plans →Direct vendor link |
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1Password (Access & Secrets)
Verified
Verified source: 1Password Business pricing ↗
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Business ($8.99/user/mo annual) | Business ($8.99/user/mo annual · no SSO tax) | SOC 2 Type II & ISO 27001 | View 1Password pricing →Direct vendor link |
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Zendesk (Customer Support)
Verified
Verified source: Zendesk pricing ↗
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Suite Professional ($115/agent/mo) | Listed across Suite plans | SOC 2 Type II | Zendesk audit → |
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Help Scout (Customer Support)
Verified
Verified source: Help Scout pricing ↗
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Pro ($75/user/mo, 10-user min) | Pro or Plus add-on | SOC 2 Type II & HIPAA | Check Help Scout plans →Direct vendor link |
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HubSpot (CRM & Marketing)
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Source: HubSpot pricing ↗
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Enterprise ($150/seat + $3,500 onboarding) | Enterprise tier only | SOC 2 Type II | HubSpot audit → |
What IT buyers need to know about compliance quotes
Compliance automation software (Vanta, Drata, Comp AI) continuously monitors your cloud controls and collects evidence, but AICPA rules require an independent licensed CPA firm to perform the audit and issue the official SOC 2 Type I or Type II report ($6,500–$15,000+ billed separately).
Sources: Vanta Plans & Audit Partner Model & Drata Compliance AutomationCommon questions
Which Jotform plan includes a signed HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?
Jotform includes HIPAA compliance and an automated Business Associate Agreement (BAA) starting on its self-serve Gold plan ($99/month billed annually, $129/month billed monthly, 1-user account) and Enterprise plan (multi-user), avoiding the $20,000+ custom Enterprise contract required by many form builders.
Does Vanta or Drata pricing include the SOC 2 CPA auditor fee?
No. Vanta and Drata are compliance automation platforms that collect evidence and monitor controls, but an independent AICPA-licensed CPA firm must still perform the audit and issue the SOC 2 Type I or Type II report, which typically costs an additional $6,500 to $15,000+ per year.
How much discount can you negotiate on Vanta or Drata in 2026?
Initial custom quotes from Vanta and Drata ($9,000–$15,000+/year for startups) are frequently negotiated down by 30% to 50%, especially when comparing against lower-cost alternatives like Comp AI ($2.4k–$12k) or Openlane (~$5.4k).