The short answer: $499 to $2,500+ for a full audit, and $29–$299 for toolkits and automated statistical analysis. Here's the verified market breakdown as of August 2026.
| Tier | Price | What you get | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toolkit / self-assessment | $29–$299 | Templates, checklists, coverage determination, penalty math | ComplyLens vendor pack ($29), playbook ($49), readiness toolkit ($299) |
| Automated statistical analysis | $299–$1,500 | Selection rates, impact ratios, four-fifths from your data, human-reviewed; sign-off separate | ComplyLens analysis, safehireaudit ($499) |
| Full independent audit | $1,500–$2,500 | Auditor sign-off, legal review, public summary | ll144audit.com ($2,500 cloud / $7,500 on-prem), idiro ($1,500) |
| High-end / court-defensible | ~$7,500–$18,500 | On-premise, litigation-ready documentation | ll144audit.com on-prem tier; unverified single listings |
Penalties run $500 first violation, $500–$1,500 per day after, per tool — and enforcement went proactive in January 2026. Six months of non-compliance on one tool is a $67,500–$270,000 exposure. The audit is the cheapest insurance you can buy in this area.
Start with the automated statistical analysis — it's the common core of every obligation — and add independent sign-off only where your counsel says you need the legal wrapper. Most employers don't need the $7,500 tier.