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Independent UK Cyber Essentials comparison

Compare Cyber Essentials providers with confidence.

See published Cyber Essentials and CE+ pricing evidence, understand what certification you need, and build a shortlist without relying on sales claims alone.

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£320 + VATOfficial CE starting price

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A clearer way to buy certification

Stop comparing marketing pages. Compare the decision factors that actually matter.

Cyber Essentials is standardised, but provider pricing, support, turnaround, delivery model and CE+ scope can vary. This site structures those differences so UK SMEs and procurement teams can make a faster, more informed shortlist.

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Decision engineUK · 2026
CE+
Your route depends onassurance, deadline & scope

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Cyber Tec Security Ltd

Cyber EssentialsSolo from £320; Guided £469.99; Managed £669.99
Cyber Essentials PlusFrom £1,219.99; assured-pass package £1,969.99
CE; CE+; ICAUK / Channel Islands / remoteRemote: Yes
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CyberSmart Ltd

Cyber EssentialsDynamic / subscription pricing
Cyber Essentials PlusDynamic / subscription pricing
CE; CE+UK-wide / MSP channelRemote: Yes
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Forensic Control

Cyber Essentials£450 + VAT (micro displayed)
Cyber Essentials PlusFrom £1,350 + VAT; Duo £1,800
CE; CE+London / UK servicesRemote: Unknown
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Decision lab

Useful tools before the sales call.

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01 · Certification route

Do you need CE or CE+?

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£320CE starts
02 · Budget

Estimate certification cost.

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03 · Shortlist

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CE vs CE+

Same five controls. Different assurance.

Cyber Essentials uses verified self-assessment. Cyber Essentials Plus adds hands-on technical testing, so scope and complexity have a much larger effect on price and scheduling.

Understand Cyber Essentials Plus
Cyber EssentialsBaseline certification
  • Verified self-assessment
  • Official tiered fee
  • Five technical controls
From £320 + VAT
Cyber Essentials PlusHigher assurance
  • Technical audit and testing
  • Quoted by scope
  • Same five controls, independently tested
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How it works

Three steps from confusion to shortlist.

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Understand the requirement

Start with why you need certification, your deadline, current CE status and likely audit scope.

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Compare evidence

Review provider pricing, services, remote delivery and evidence dates without hidden organic ranking.

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Build a shortlist

Use the matching tools to narrow the field before you spend time speaking to providers.

Buyer questions

Answers people usually need before they choose a provider.

How much does Cyber Essentials cost in the UK?

The official Cyber Essentials assessment starts at £320 + VAT for micro organisations, with higher fixed bands for larger organisations. Provider support packages may cost more.

How much does Cyber Essentials Plus cost?

CE+ is normally quoted according to the size and complexity of the network and audit scope. That is why provider comparison matters more for Plus than for the basic assessment.

Do I need Cyber Essentials before Cyber Essentials Plus?

Cyber Essentials Plus builds on the same five controls and includes technical testing. Use the CE+ guide and selector to understand the sequence and timing that apply to your organisation.

Is this an official NCSC or IASME website?

No. Cyber Essentials Compare UK is an independent comparison and decision-support service. Official scheme status and current requirements should always be verified with NCSC and IASME.

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