BreachLock alternatives for pentesting: prices, delivery models and retests
BreachLock sells human-led pentesting as a service in Standard, Extended and Extensive tiers with no published prices. Four alternatives in our dataset differ in delivery and price: Cobalt and Astra Security publish prices, while Pentera and Terra Security quote only. This page compares delivery model, price, retests and sample reports from vendor pages checked on 9 November 2026, and ranks no one.
BreachLock alternatives split by delivery model: human-led platforms, an annual plan with an optional manual layer, and automated or AI-run testing. The four below come from our dataset. Two publish prices and two quote only. This page gives no ratings and names no winner.
Why do teams look for BreachLock alternatives?#
Four items on BreachLock's own pages, read on 9 November 2026, explain most searches.
- The pricing page describes Standard, Extended and Extensive tiers but lists no dollar figures. Every tier links to a quote or discovery call.
- No sample report is published. It is available on request.
- Retest allowances are stated two ways: 1, 2 or custom free manual retests by tier, and "unlimited retesting" in the PTaaS product text.
- The turnaround claim, scoped and started within 24 to 48 hours, measures time to start, not time to report.
BreachLock also has strengths. It is described as a CREST-accredited provider, uses an in-house team, and gives a defined free-retest count per tier. See the BreachLock provider profile for the full record.
How does BreachLock sell its pentests?#
BreachLock sells human-led pentesting as a service from an in-house team described as expert-led and AI-accelerated. It also has a separate autonomous product, Breach360. The model is a quote, not a price list.
| Item | BreachLock |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | Custom quote; tiers Standard, Extended, Extensive |
| Price | Not published |
| Who tests | In-house team |
| Free manual retests | 1 (Standard), 2 (Extended), custom (Extensive) |
| Time to start | 24 to 48 hours (claim) |
| Sample report | On request |
Which alternatives fit which delivery type?#
Match the delivery type to what you need before you compare amounts.
Cobalt connects buyers with a network of vetted freelance pentesters, the Cobalt Core, and sells mostly annual credit packages. One credit equals 8 hours of testing. It also has an autonomous pentest.
Astra Security sells annual plans. Pentest Auto is an autonomous AI-agent test, and Pentest Expert and Enterprise add a manual pentest by certified experts.
Pentera is an installed automated platform for continuous validation of internal networks, external surface and cloud identity, with human-led SECTOR11 services on top.
Terra Security runs AI agents with human pentesters supervising, and reports are signed by certified pentesters whose certifications are not named.
How do the alternatives compare side by side?#
This table uses dataset records checked on 9 November 2026. The order is A to Z.
| Provider | Delivery | Published price | Retests | Sample report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astra Security | Autonomous test, manual layer on higher plans | From $2,999 per year (Pentest Auto, 1 target) | 1, 2 or 4 re-scans by plan | Not published |
| BreachLock | Human-led, in-house | Not published | 1, 2 or custom free retests by tier | On request |
| Cobalt | Freelance pentesters, AI agents | $3,500 per test (Autonomous, limited-time offer); annual tiers not published | 6 or 12 months free, or unlimited during the term | On request |
| Pentera | Automated platform plus human services | Not published | Re-testing after remediation | Not published |
| Terra Security | AI agents with human oversight | Not published | Not published | Not published |
The Cobalt pricing and Astra Security pricing pages hold the full tier tables.
Which alternatives publish prices?#
Two of the four publish a dollar figure.
Astra Security lists Pentest Auto at $2,999 per year for one target (web apps and SaaS only), Pentest Expert at $5,999 per year and Pentest Enterprise from $9,999 per year. Its page shows conflicting figures in places, so confirm the total.
Cobalt lists an Autonomous Pentest at $3,500 per test as a limited-time offer. The offer says the test must start and finish before 31 December 2026. Its human-led tiers have no published price.
Pentera and Terra Security list none. Terra's pricing page returned not found, and the only path is a demo.
How do retests and turnaround differ?#
Retest terms and timing claims use different units across providers, so read the meaning column before you compare them.
| Provider | Turnaround claim | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Astra Security | Manual pentest 10 to 15 working days; Pentest Auto first report on day one | Stated on the pricing page |
| BreachLock | Scoped and started within 24 to 48 hours | Time to start; test length and report delivery not stated |
| Cobalt | Autonomous: findings in 24 hours; annual tiers start within 3, 2 or 1 business days | Time to first findings or to start, not the final report |
| Pentera | Not published | No time to first finding or report |
| Terra Security | 2 to 4 hours versus 4 to 6 weeks for traditional pentests | A vendor marketing comparison, not a service level |
Cobalt states its retest window two ways on one page, and BreachLock does the same. Ask each provider which statement goes into the contract. A delivery date in writing is worth more than any of these claims.
Which alternatives have sample reports or credentials?#
BreachLock and Cobalt provide a sample report on request. Astra Security, Pentera and Terra Security publish none. Credentials differ, and a claim is not a credential until you check the issuer.
| Provider | Credentials recorded in our dataset |
|---|---|
| Cobalt | SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and CREST accreditation, each linked to its Trust Center |
| Terra Security | SOC 2 Type II and CREST Member 2025, shown as badges on the homepage |
| Astra Security | None listed; the page claims CREST compliant reports with no accreditation link |
| Pentera | None listed; footer badges have no certificate link |
Check any certification at the issuer. The sample report guide explains what to judge in a report.
How do you choose by scope and budget?#
Start from scope, then delivery, then price.
- Write the scope: apps, APIs, roles and environments.
- Decide whether you need human testers, as a buyer with a compliance request often does.
- Ask every provider for a 12-month total in one currency.
- Ask for the retest count and window, and any fee after it.
- Ask for a date for the final report as well as the start.
The cost guide explains how to convert per-test and per-year prices, and the Pentera alternatives and Cobalt alternatives pages list other options. Found an error? Send a correction.
Questions
What are the main alternatives to BreachLock?
From our dataset, alternatives are Cobalt, Astra Security, Pentera and Terra Security. Cobalt and Astra Security publish a price. Pentera and Terra Security are quote-only. They differ in who tests, so pick by delivery model first and price second.
Which BreachLock alternative publishes prices?
Astra Security lists plans from $2,999 per year. Cobalt lists an Autonomous Pentest at $3,500 per test as a limited-time offer. BreachLock lists tiers without dollar figures. The units differ, so compare a 12-month total for one scope.
Which alternative has human pentesters like BreachLock?
Cobalt uses vetted freelance pentesters. Astra Security adds certified experts on its Expert and Enterprise plans. Terra Security uses AI agents with human pentesters supervising. Pentera is an automated platform with separate human-led services.
Sources
- BreachLock pentest pricing (checked 9 November 2026)
- BreachLock homepage (checked 9 November 2026)
- Cobalt pricing (checked 9 November 2026)
- Astra pricing (checked 9 November 2026)
- Pentera homepage (checked 9 November 2026)
- Terra Security homepage (checked 9 November 2026)