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Probo
Open-source compliance platform for fast SOC 2 readiness
Probo is an open-source compliance platform that helps startups achieve SOC 2 compliance in 20 hours through smart automation, tailored controls, and transparent workflows—without vendor lock-in.
Overview
Accessible Compliance for Modern Startups
Probo is an open-source compliance platform designed to help startups achieve SOC 2, GDPR, and ISO 27001 compliance quickly and cost-effectively. Unlike traditional compliance solutions hidden behind expensive paywalls, Probo offers a transparent, community-driven approach that gets you audit-ready in approximately 20 hours.
Smart, Tailored Approach
The platform focuses on relevance over bureaucracy, delivering context-aware security controls and smart task prioritization based on your actual risk profile. Automated risk assessments, AI-powered policy generation tailored to your tech stack, and pre-filled vendor risk assessments eliminate repetitive manual work. You own your compliance data completely—export everything, anytime, with no vendor lock-in.
Built for Developers
Probo's tech stack includes Go for the API server, PostgreSQL for data storage, GraphQL for the API layer, and a React/TypeScript frontend with TailwindCSS. The platform is containerized with Docker and includes full observability through OpenTelemetry, Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, and Tempo. Currently in early development (V0), Probo is building a solid foundation with core compliance engine features, policy management, evidence collection, and team collaboration tools.
Highlights
Achieve SOC 2 readiness in ~20 hours with tailored, context-aware security controls
AI-powered policy generation and automated risk assessments for your tech stack
Complete data ownership with full export capabilities and zero vendor lock-in
MIT-licensed platform with transparent workflows and community-driven development
Pros
- Free and open-source with no hidden fees or forced costs
- Significantly faster compliance timeline compared to traditional solutions
- Full control over compliance data with export-everything capability
- Modern tech stack with comprehensive observability and developer-friendly architecture
Considerations
- Currently in early development (V0) with core features still being built
- Requires technical setup with Go, Node.js, and Docker prerequisites
- Smaller community and ecosystem compared to established commercial platforms
- May require more hands-on configuration than turnkey enterprise solutions
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Fit guide
Great for
- Startups seeking cost-effective SOC 2, GDPR, or ISO 27001 compliance
- Technical teams comfortable with self-hosted, developer-centric tools
- Organizations prioritizing data ownership and avoiding vendor lock-in
- Companies wanting transparent, customizable compliance workflows
Not ideal when
- Enterprises requiring fully mature, production-hardened compliance platforms
- Non-technical teams needing white-glove managed compliance services
- Organizations with immediate audit deadlines requiring battle-tested solutions
- Companies preferring SaaS-only deployments without infrastructure management
How teams use it
Startup SOC 2 Type I Preparation
Early-stage SaaS company achieves audit readiness in 20 hours with tailored controls and automated policy generation, avoiding $50K+ annual compliance platform fees.
Multi-Framework Compliance Management
Tech startup manages SOC 2, GDPR, and ISO 27001 requirements in one platform, exporting evidence packages for multiple auditors without data silos.
Developer-Led Security Program
Engineering team integrates compliance workflows into existing CI/CD pipelines, tracking control implementation alongside feature development with full API access.
Transparent Vendor Risk Assessment
Security team accelerates vendor reviews with pre-filled risk assessments and automated evidence collection, reducing assessment time from weeks to days.
Tech snapshot
Go62%
TypeScript37%
HTML1%
PLpgSQL1%
CSS1%
Shell1%
Frequently asked questions
Is Probo production-ready for SOC 2 audits?
Probo is currently in early development (V0), building core compliance engine features. While the platform targets SOC 2 readiness in 20 hours, teams should evaluate maturity against their specific audit timeline and requirements.
What compliance frameworks does Probo support?
Probo supports SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, and HIPAA frameworks. The platform focuses on SOC 2 control framework implementation in its current development phase.
Can I export my compliance data from Probo?
Yes. Probo is designed with zero vendor lock-in—you own your compliance data and can export everything at any time. This ensures portability and control over your compliance artifacts.
What are the infrastructure requirements to run Probo?
Probo requires Go 1.21+, Node.js 22+, Docker, and PostgreSQL. The platform includes Docker containerization and can be deployed using the provided development environment setup.
How does Probo's pricing work?
Probo is free to use under the MIT license. The model is pay-only-for-services-you-need with no hidden fees or forced costs, making it significantly more cost-effective than traditional compliance platforms.
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