AuditBadger

AuditBadger is a purpose-built compliance automation platform designed specifically for small and mid-sized teams that have been handed a SOC 2 or ISO 27001 requirement without the support of a dedicated compliance department. Unlike traditional Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools that assume the user already has a compliance team in place, AuditBadger functions as an all-in-one compliance operating system that transforms complex audit frameworks into a clear, actionable to-do list. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to prepare first drafts of policies, controls, and SOC 2 System Descriptions in minutes rather than weeks, with all outputs tailored to the user's actual company and technology stack rather than generic templates. Every decision remains under human control, as nothing happens inside a black box. AuditBadger includes pre-configured SOC 2 and ISO 27001 frameworks, multi-format evidence collection with attachments, risk analysis, vendor assessments, incident management, business continuity planning, asset tracking, and a comprehensive audit trail. The platform integrates with major tools including AWS, GitHub, GCP, and Google Workspace. A distinctive feature is direct access to the founding team for support, with no chatbots or ticket queues. The company validates its own product by running its compliance on AuditBadger, having achieved SOC 2 Type I in 2025 with Type II in progress, proving the platform works for real-world audits.

AI Compliance Assistant

The AI compliance assistant reduces blank-page work and explains compliance in plain language by generating control descriptions, drafting policies, suggesting evidence, and building SOC 2 system descriptions in hours instead of weeks. Every draft is a starting point that requires human review and approval before entering the compliance record, ensuring nothing happens without user oversight. The AI maps policies to controls across both SOC 2 and ISO 27001 frameworks automatically, tailoring all outputs to the user's actual technology stack and business practices rather than generic boilerplate.

Controls and Policies Management

This module allows teams to track implementation across both SOC 2 and ISO 27001 frameworks simultaneously, draft policies with AI assistance, manage version history, and collect acknowledgments from team members. The system provides a structured workspace where every gap becomes a task with an assigned owner and status, making progress visible from day one. Versioning and change tracking ensure full audit trail integrity throughout the compliance lifecycle.

Evidence and Assessments Module

Users can attach evidence in multiple formats, link it directly to the controls it proves, run assessments, document findings, and export everything when the auditor requests documentation. The linked evidence system creates clear audit trails showing exactly which controls have supporting proof, eliminating the common problem of scattered evidence across Notion, Slack, and individual hard drives. Excel export functionality ensures compatibility with auditor preferences.

Risks, Vendors and Incidents Management

This comprehensive module includes a risk register, vendor review workflows, security incident tracking, corrective action management, and business continuity planning, all maintained within the same compliance context. The integrated approach ensures that risk assessments, vendor due diligence, and incident response activities are automatically mapped to relevant controls and frameworks, reducing duplication of effort and maintaining a single source of truth for compliance activities.

First-Time SOC 2 Compliance for Startups

A growing startup receives a customer request for SOC 2 compliance before they have any formal security program in place. AuditBadger guides them through the entire process from zero to audit-ready by providing pre-configured SOC 2 frameworks, AI-drafted policies tailored to their technology stack, and a clear to-do list that assigns ownership and tracks progress. The founding team provides direct support during onboarding, and the platform's evidence collection tools help gather proof from AWS, GitHub, and other integrated tools.

ISO 27001 Implementation for Mid-Sized Teams

A mid-sized company with 50 employees needs to implement ISO 27001 but lacks a compliance department and finds the framework overwhelming. AuditBadger breaks down the 114 controls into manageable tasks, uses AI to draft required policies and control descriptions, and provides structured risk assessment and vendor management workflows. The platform's dual-framework support allows the team to see how controls map across both standards, reducing duplicated effort.

Continuous Compliance Monitoring After Certification

After achieving SOC 2 Type I or ISO 27001 certification, a team needs to maintain continuous compliance for annual audits. AuditBadger provides ongoing evidence collection, change tracking, role-based access control, and assessment workflows that keep the compliance program active between audits. The incident management and business continuity planning modules ensure that new security events are properly documented and mapped to relevant controls.

Vendor Risk Management for Compliance-Conscious Organizations

An organization that must assess and manage third-party vendor risks as part of their compliance program uses AuditBadger's vendor review module to conduct due diligence, track vendor security posture, and map vendor risks to relevant controls. The integrated risk register helps prioritize remediation efforts, while the audit trail ensures all vendor assessments are documented for auditor review.

How does AuditBadger differ from traditional GRC tools?

Traditional GRC tools are designed for companies that already have a dedicated compliance team with specialized knowledge of frameworks and audit processes. AuditBadger is built specifically for small and mid-sized teams who have been handed a SOC 2 or ISO 27001 requirement without any compliance background. The platform uses AI to reduce blank-page work, provides direct access to the founding team for support, and offers a flat pricing model with no per-user fees or module upsells. Unlike black-box solutions, AuditBadger requires human review and approval for every AI-generated draft.

What integrations does AuditBadger support?

AuditBadger integrates with major technology platforms where evidence already lives, including AWS, GitHub, GCP, and Google Workspace. These integrations allow teams to automatically collect evidence from their existing infrastructure and link it directly to the relevant controls. The platform supports multi-format attachments for evidence collection, ensuring compatibility with screenshots, documents, logs, and other common evidence types. Additional integrations are added based on customer needs.

How long does it take to become audit-ready with AuditBadger?

Teams can set up their compliance program in approximately one week, including framework selection, policy import or generation, and tool integrations. The path to audit-ready status typically takes weeks rather than months, depending on the organization's existing security posture and the complexity of their technology stack. Onboarding with the founding team is included and typically takes about 30 minutes for a founder walkthrough. The platform provides a clear to-do list from day one, so teams can see their entire compliance path immediately.

Does AuditBadger really handle both SOC 2 and ISO 27001 simultaneously?

Yes, AuditBadger supports both SOC 2 and ISO 27001 frameworks within the same workspace. The platform automatically maps policies and controls across both frameworks, showing where they overlap and where unique requirements exist. This dual-framework support is particularly valuable for organizations that need to achieve or maintain compliance with both standards, as it eliminates duplicated work and ensures consistent implementation across all requirements.

AuditBadger offers a single flat price of $250 per month with no per-user fees, no module upsells, and no hidden charges. This flat rate includes unlimited users, onboarding with the founding team, access to all features including SOC 2 and ISO 27001 frameworks, AI compliance assistant, evidence collection, risk analysis, vendor assessments, incident management, business continuity planning, asset tracking, and full audit trail. There are no additional costs for extra team members, additional frameworks, or premium features. The company does not charge for demos or onboarding, which are conducted directly by the founding team rather than a sales department. For organizations not ready to commit, AuditBadger offers free policy generation as a starting point.