Head-to-head
A-LIGN vs Coalfire for HITRUST: compared
Both appear on HITRUST's published external assessor list — the choice is audit-program efficiency and multi-framework bundling (A-LIGN) versus advisory depth plus assessment under one roof (Coalfire).
Side by side
| Fact | A-LIGN | Coalfire |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Tampa, Florida | Westminster, Colorado |
| Founded | 2009 | 2001 |
| Firm type | Cybersecurity compliance and audit firm | Cybersecurity advisory and assessment firm |
| Planning range | Not published — request a scoped quote | Not published — request a scoped quote |
| Typical timeline | Varies — confirm in proposal | Varies — confirm in proposal |
| Frameworks (per firm) | HITRUST (authorized assessor), SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST CSF | HITRUST (authorized assessor), FedRAMP (authorized 3PAO), SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS |
Choose A-LIGN if…
You want an audit firm built for recurring, multi-framework programs (HITRUST + SOC 2 + ISO) with streamlined delivery. Full A-LIGN profile →
Choose Coalfire if…
You want a larger advisory-and-assessment firm that can also handle readiness, FedRAMP-adjacent work, and enterprise scope. Full Coalfire profile →
Independent directory note. Facts compiled from the firms' public materials, verified September 2026. Not an endorsement, not a paid placement. Planning ranges are not quotes.
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