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.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | PentestCheck | Detectify |
|---|---|---|
| External attack surface mapping (EASM) | ||
| Subdomain enumeration | ||
| Active DAST (web vulnerability scanning) | ||
| OWASP Top 10 coverage | ||
| CVSS-scored findings | ||
| Crowdsourced vulnerability modules | ||
| AI-powered researcher (Alfred) | ||
| Webhook alerts (Pro & Enterprise) |
PentestCheck Pricing
| Tier | PentestCheck |
|---|---|
| Free | Free forever — no credit card required |
| Entry | From $59/month |
| Mid-market | From $179/month |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing |
All PentestCheck prices are in US dollars (USD). Enterprise pricing is custom.
When to Choose Each
Choose PentestCheck if:
- 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
Start free — no credit card required
Free plan: 1 target, 3 scans/month.