audito, a consultant, a template pack, or doing it yourself.
Every option can work. The difference is cost, how well the documents fit your business, how current they stay, and how ready you are on the day. Here is an honest comparison.
Indicative only: quotes vary widely. Preparation, updates and audit help can cost extra.
Then $99/month for documents, every preparation tool and updates. Renews until you cancel; cancel any time.
Plus keeping up with every rule change yourself.
| audito | Do it yourself | Consultant | Ready-made pack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Documents tailored to your business | Yes, from your answers | If you write them | Yes | You edit every file |
| Time to a first full set | About an hour | Weeks | Usually weeks | Days of editing |
| Explains what each document means | Guide for every document | You research it | Depends on the consultant | Rarely |
| Updated when rules change | Alerts and re-issued documents | You monitor changes | If you pay for updates | Varies by seller |
| Self-assessment against every standard | Yes, with actions | No | Often a paid gap analysis | No |
| Full mock audit, staff included | As often as you like | No | Usually extra | No |
| Staff sign-off, calendar and corrective actions | Built in | Spreadsheets | Templates, while engaged | Templates |
| Fix if the auditor flags our wording | Documentation guarantee | You fix it | Depends on the contract | Rarely |
| Hands-on audit-day help | With Done with you | No | Usually | No |
| Upfront cost (verification) | $490 + $99/month | Free in dollars | From around $2,000 (indicative) | Varies |
Consultant figures are our indicative estimates for documents only, not a survey of prices, and real quotes vary widely. The other comparisons are general and based on our experience; individual consultants and packs differ. Check quotes for what is included.
Choose what fits you.
audito
You want tailored documents fast, tools to prepare your team and records, and a fixed, visible monthly price.
A consultant
You want someone to do most of the work for you and have the budget. You can also combine: audito with Done with you, which includes audit preparation and audit-day support.
A template pack
You are confident editing every document yourself and keeping them current without help.
Doing it yourself
You have time, know the Practice Standards well and enjoy writing policy.
See your own comparison.
The cost calculator compares a consultant's documents-only price with your first year, plus the hours you save at your own hourly value. The assumptions are shown.
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