5 Key differences between SOC 2 and ISO 27001:
1. Origin and authority
– SOC 2 is developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
– ISO 27001 is a globally recognized standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
2. Type of evaluation
– SOC 2 results in an attestation report issued by a CPA firm.
– ISO 27001 leads to a formal certification by an accredited certification body.
3. Scope and approach
– SOC 2 is based on five Trust Services Criteria: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy.
– ISO 27001 focuses on establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
4. Flexibility and customization
– SOC 2 reports are tailored to the specific controls and systems of each organization.
– ISO 27001 follows a structured set of mandatory requirements and risk-based decision-making.
5. Geographic relevance
– SOC 2 is more common in North America, especially among SaaS companies.
– ISO 27001 is preferred internationally and often required by global clients or regulatory bodies.

Please take a look at this blog post to get a detailed understanding of the difference:
https://www.trustcloud.ai/soc-2/soc-2-vs-iso-27001/