How Much Is Affordable Penetration Testing?

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Why Companies Overcharge for Manual Pentesting

A lot of companies are forced to get a pentest either by compliance, client requirements, or a proactive CISO. That sticker shock you're feeling almost always comes down to the provider's business model. Large consultancies carry heavy overhead, and that overhead lands in the price of the exact same manual penetration testing service. MSP Pentesting fixes that. We use a flexible model with experienced contractors who are OSCP and CREST certified. You're getting the same high-level expertise for way less money.

Some pentest companies include hidden costs, quoting fewer hours than needed, charging for a remediation test, or selling you a vulnerability scan disguised as a pentest.

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Pricing Transparency and Competitive Quotes

Since we claim to be affordable, we keep our pricing straightforward. MSP Pentesting's reliance on flexible contractors means we pass those savings directly to the client, making manual pentesting accessible for scaling businesses constrained by budget limitations. We base all our testing on rigorous standards like the OWASP Top 10 Methodology for complex services like Web App and Cloud Pentesting.

Pricing depends on scope. Request a quote for exact figures.

If you have a competing quote, tell us and we will do our best to work with it. You can ensure you receive a thorough, manual penetration testing assessment at an affordable price, enabling your organization to strengthen its security posture without compromising on quality.

Stop paying way too much for a penetration test just because some big firm has a fancy logo. We deliver the high-quality, OSCP-certified testing you need across your Web App and Cloud environments for a fraction of the cost. Ready to end the sticker shock? Get your quote from MSP Pentesting today.

Manual Pentest vs Automated Pentest Pricing

On average, an automated pentest is about one-quarter (1/4) the cost of a full manual pentest. This is why so many CTOs and vCISOs get suckered into the automated solution, especially when facing sticker shock. The harsh reality, however, is that while the automated tool checks a box, it only finds a small fraction of the vulnerabilities a human tester uncovers. You might save money up front, but if your automated report misses crucial business logic flaws, your compliance audit is going to recommend a manual pentest, and you'll end up paying for a manual retest anyway.

Author

Connor Cady

Founder

Connor founded MSP Pentesting after working in the pentest industry and seeing a massive gap in the market. MSPs were being forced to choose between overpriced corporate firms and shady, automated scanners that auditors hate. He built this company to solve that "sticker shock" and give the channel a partner that prioritizes their margins and client relationships.

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