# XBOW pricing: what XBOW publishes and what to ask in a quote

Source: https://pentestcompare.com/pricing/xbow/
Publisher: Excession Labs (pentestcompare.com)
Last updated: 2026-11-09

XBOW pricing as of 9 November 2026: usage-based, no amount and no billing unit on its pages. Retest and turnaround claims, plus a checklist for your quote.

> **Short answer:** XBOW publishes no price. On 9 November 2026 its pricing page described usage-based pricing scoped to your environment, with no amount and no billing unit, and sent buyers to a quote or demo. The homepage says retests after a fix are free and unlimited, and that first validated findings arrive in hours. Use the quote checklist below to turn that into a number.

XBOW pricing is not published. As of 9 November 2026, XBOW's pricing page describes usage-based pricing that is scoped to your environment. It gives no amount and no billing unit, so the only way to learn the cost is to request a quote or a demo.

## What does XBOW publish about price?

XBOW publishes no plan, amount or unit. We read the homepage and the pricing page on 9 November 2026 and recorded what they say.

| Item | What XBOW's pages say | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans and tiers | Not published | [XBOW pricing](https://xbow.com/pricing) | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Price amount | Not published | [XBOW pricing](https://xbow.com/pricing) | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Billing unit | Not published. Described as usage-based and scoped to your environment | [XBOW pricing](https://xbow.com/pricing) | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Retests | Described as free and unlimited after a fix | [XBOW homepage](https://xbow.com/) | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Time to results | First validated findings arrive in hours; testing is continuous or on demand | [XBOW homepage](https://xbow.com/) | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Scope on the pages | Web applications and APIs. Cloud, network, mobile and AI applications are not described | [XBOW homepage](https://xbow.com/) | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Sample report | Not published | [XBOW homepage](https://xbow.com/) | 9 Nov 2026 |

XBOW is an autonomous testing platform. It runs AI agents in parallel against web applications and APIs and validates findings with exploits. Buyers set scope, impact level and testing windows. The [XBOW profile](/providers/xbow/) has the full record.

## What price figures circulate, and why are they not listed here?

We list no XBOW figure because XBOW shows none. Third-party articles quote per-test amounts for XBOW. They are written by vendors and review sites, and the XBOW pages we read do not show those amounts. Our rule is that a price appears on this site only when the provider's own page states it.

One earlier note needs a correction trail. On 8 November 2026 we recorded a 12-month marketplace credit package for XBOW. We could not re-verify it on 9 November, so the dataset does not list it. If you are shown that package, ask XBOW or the marketplace seller to confirm it in writing.

## What is the price unit, and what does it buy?

The unit is the first thing to pin down, because "usage-based" can mean several things. A test, an asset, a block of agent time and a calendar year are all common units in this market, and they do not convert into each other.

The XBOW homepage describes continuous testing of many web apps with controls for scope, rate limits and test windows. If you run many apps, usage could grow with every app and every window. Ask how XBOW counts usage and what happens to the bill when you add an app or widen a window.

## What costs extra or is not stated?

XBOW's pages do not mention platform fees, support tiers, onboarding or minimum terms. We do not know whether any exist. The dataset record also notes that the compliance list on the homepage (SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, PCI DSS and NIS 2) does not say whether XBOW holds these certifications or supports the frameworks. Ask for the evidence if your buyer or auditor needs it.

## What do retests and turnaround look like?

The homepage describes retests after a fix as free and unlimited. The pricing page is silent on retesting. Ask whether "unlimited" has a window, a limit on scope or a fair-use clause.

The turnaround claim is time to first findings: validated findings arrive in hours. That is not a time to a full report. Ask what the final deliverable is and when you receive it.

## Which providers publish a price in a similar unit?

No provider uses XBOW's undefined "usage" unit, so the closest comparison is the list of providers that publish a price per test, assessment or credit. This list is A to Z and comes from the dataset only.

| Provider | Published price (starting) | Unit | Price page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aikido | $4,000 | per assessment (Rightsized range $50 to $30,000+) | [Aikido pricing](https://www.aikido.dev/pricing) |
| Cobalt | $3,500 (limited-time offer) | per test | [Cobalt pricing](https://www.cobalt.io/pricing) |
| Hadrian | From EUR 1,250 | per test, excluding VAT | [Hadrian pricing](https://hadrian.io/pricing) |
| Intruder | $3,500 | per test | [Intruder AI pentesting](https://www.intruder.io/platform/ai-pentesting) |
| Payatu | From $3,500 | per test | [Payatu pricing](https://payatu.com/pricing) |
| Stingrai | US$3,000 | per assessment | [Stingrai](https://www.stingrai.io/) |
| Synack | $5,085 | per test (starting price) | [Synack pricing](https://www.synack.com/pricing/) |
| TurboPentest | $99 | per credit (one pentest) | [TurboPentest pricing](https://turbopentest.com/pricing) |

Scope and depth differ in every row. The [pentest pricing hub](/pricing/) shows all published prices, and the [cost guide](/guides/penetration-testing-cost/) explains why they do not compare directly. For options by need, see [XBOW alternatives](/compare/xbow-alternatives/) and the [XBOW and NodeZero comparison](/compare/xbow-vs-horizon3/).

## What should you ask in the XBOW quote request?

Ask for these items in writing, in one currency, before you compare XBOW with any other quote.

1. The billing unit, and how XBOW counts it for your apps.
2. The total for your scope for 12 months, with taxes stated.
3. What raises the bill: more apps, more test windows, more roles, more agents.
4. Which assets and test types are in scope, and which are not.
5. Who reviews findings before delivery, and what the final report contains.
6. The retest terms: window, limit and any fee after the window.
7. Platform, support or onboarding fees, and the minimum term.
8. Whether a sample report exists.
9. Evidence for any certification or framework you rely on.

The [scoping checklist](/tools/scoping-checklist/) helps you write the scope summary you send to every provider.

Found an error or a missing fact? [Send a correction](/methodology/#corrections).

## Questions

### Does XBOW have a free trial or a public price list?

We found neither on XBOW's pricing page on 9 November 2026. The page describes usage-based pricing scoped to your environment and points to a quote request or a demo. We did not verify any marketplace listing today, so we list none.

### What is the unit of XBOW pricing?

XBOW does not publish one. The page says pricing is usage-based and scales with the coverage you run. It does not say whether usage means tests, assets, agent time or something else. Ask for the unit in writing before you compare quotes.

### Are XBOW retests free?

The XBOW homepage describes retests after a fix as free and unlimited. The pricing page does not mention retesting, so ask for the retest terms in the order form, including any window and any limit on scope.

### Which providers publish a price per test?

Aikido, Cobalt, Hadrian, Intruder, Payatu, Stingrai, Synack and TurboPentest list a price per test, assessment or credit. Their units and scopes differ, so check each profile. The pricing hub shows all published prices with the date checked.

## Sources

- [XBOW homepage](https://xbow.com/)
- [XBOW pricing](https://xbow.com/pricing)
- [PentestCompare provider dataset (XBOW record)](https://pentestcompare.com/providers/xbow/)