The Core Difference
PentestCheck
Fully automated engine. Deterministic, reproducible scans. Unified Threat Score maps all findings to a single risk number. Free tier available. Built for teams that need continuous external security validation without per-seat pricing.
Detectify
Crowdsourced researcher model with AI-assisted discovery (Alfred). Strong at finding novel, non-CVE vulnerabilities. No native CI/CD blocking integration. Findings are raw vulnerability lists without a unified risk score. Entry price is significantly higher with no free tier.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | PentestCheck | Detectify |
|---|---|---|
| External attack surface mapping (EASM) | ||
| Subdomain enumeration | ||
| Active DAST (web vulnerability scanning) | ||
| OWASP Top 10 coverage | ||
| Unified Threat Score (0–10) | ||
| SSRF active probing (OOB) | ||
| CVSS-scored findings | ||
| Crowdsourced vulnerability modules | ||
| AI-powered researcher (Alfred) | ||
| Free tier available | ||
| Webhook alerts (Starter & Pro) |
Pricing Comparison
| Tier | PentestCheck | Detectify |
|---|---|---|
| Free / Trial | Free forever — no credit card required | 2-week trial only |
| Entry | From $59/month | $89/month (Starter) |
| Mid-market | From $179/month | $359/month (Pro) |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Custom (€€€) |
Pricing as of April 2026. Enterprise pricing is custom for both platforms.
When to Choose Each
Choose PentestCheck if:
- You want a single Threat Score for leadership reporting
- Cost is a constraint — you need a free or low-cost entry point
- You want deterministic, reproducible scan results
- You need OWASP Top 10 coverage with CVSS-scored output
Choose Detectify if:
- You need novel, non-CVE vulnerability discovery from human researchers
- Your threat model includes zero-day and proprietary modules
- You have budget for a premium crowdsourced model
- You are a larger enterprise that doesn't need CI/CD integration
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