SOC 2 Compliance Software for Indian Startups
Win enterprise deals without the enterprise price tag. RegShield AI gets your team SOC 2 audit-ready in days — with data hosted in India and DPDPA covered in the same platform.
The problem for Indian startups
Your enterprise prospects ask for SOC 2 before they sign — but getting there usually means an expensive consultant, months of spreadsheet wrangling, and tools priced for US enterprises and hosted overseas. For an early-stage Indian team, that's the wrong cost, the wrong timezone, and the wrong data-residency story.
How RegShield helps
RegShield maps the evidence you already have to SOC 2 controls with AI, scores your readiness honestly, and gives you a prioritised gap plan — so you can move on the deal, not the paperwork. Because the same evidence also covers DPDPA, ISO 27001 and more, you prepare once and satisfy many.
Built for the Indian startup reality
- Data hosted in India by default — the right answer when your own customers ask where their data lives (some subprocessors, e.g. AI and email, process limited data outside India under DPAs).
- SOC 2 + DPDPA in one platform — cover your US buyers and Indian law together, mapping evidence once.
- AI-native evidence mapping — upload what you have; the AI does the matching and finds gaps.
- Startup-friendly pricing + free trial — see your real readiness before you spend a rupee.
- Audit-ready reports — shareable, professional reports for buyers, your board, and auditors.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian startups need SOC 2?
If you sell software to US or global enterprises, almost certainly yes — SOC 2 is the report their security teams ask for during vendor reviews, and not having it stalls deals. Indian startups selling to enterprise buyers increasingly treat SOC 2 as table stakes for closing mid-market and up.
How long does SOC 2 take?
SOC 2 Type I (a point-in-time readiness snapshot) can be reached in a few weeks once your controls and evidence are in order. Type II requires an observation window — commonly three to twelve months — because the auditor checks that controls operated over time. RegShield shortens the readiness phase by mapping your evidence and surfacing gaps immediately.
What does SOC 2 cost in India?
Total cost has two parts: the software/readiness platform and the external auditor's fee. Auditor fees vary widely by scope and firm. RegShield's role is to cut the platform + preparation cost and time — you start on a free trial and only pay when you see value, instead of a large upfront engagement.
SOC 2 or ISO 27001 — which should an Indian startup do first?
It depends on your buyers. US-centric customers usually ask for SOC 2; European and many global enterprises often prefer ISO 27001. The good news: the two overlap heavily, and in RegShield the same evidence maps to both — so doing one gives you a big head start on the other.
How does RegShield help Indian startups specifically?
Data hosted in India by default, DPDPA and SOC 2 in one platform (map evidence once, satisfy both), AI-native evidence mapping, and pricing built for early-stage teams. You get an honest readiness score and a prioritised plan — start free and see your posture today. RegShield is a readiness tool, not the audit itself.