Do I need SOC 2 as a vibe coder?
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Short answer
Not until your first enterprise prospect asks for it. Most consumer + small-business deals don't require SOC 2. Mid-market+ B2B will ask before contract close.
Pre-revenue: no. Selling to consumers / SMB: no. First enterprise sales conversation: yes — they'll ask for it before contract close.
Timeline: SOC 2 Type 1 takes 6 weeks + costs $15-25K all-in. Many enterprise buyers accept a commitment letter promising the report within 60-90 days.
See /guides/soc2-for-vibe-coders for the 6-week plan.