STAR Program Pricing Guide
A guide to STAR, STAR for AI, Valid-AI-ted, and framework licensing fees
Released: 10/15/2026
Understanding the fees associated with STAR can help organizations plan their assurance investment and choose a path that aligns with their goals. This guide brings together pricing for STAR, STAR for AI, Valid-AI-ted, and licensing for the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) and AI Controls Matrix (AICM).
Organizations can use the guide to compare listed fees and prepare for submission. Before submitting, organizations should confirm the effective employee count within scope and their eligibility for applicable discounts.
Includes:
- Pricing for STAR and STAR for AI Level 1 and Level 2 assurance paths
- How effective employee count determines Level 2 submission fees
- Valid-AI-ted fees and commercial licensing prices for CCM and AICM
- Available CSA Corporate Member and World Bank discounts and eligibility considerations
- What to confirm before submission, including separate third-party audit costs
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Best For:
- Cloud service providers & AI service providers
- CISOs & IT decision-makers
- Compliance officers & assurance program managers
- Procurement & finance teams
- CSA Corporate Members
- Organizations licensing CCM or AICM for commercial use
