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Trying to figure out a penetration testing price for your clients can be confusing. A simple test might cost a few thousand dollars, but a complex project for SOC 2 or HIPAA compliance can easily cost tens of thousands. The final price always depends on the size and complexity of the system being tested.
Your Guide To Penetration Testing Price And Value
If you're an MSP, vCISO, or GRC professional, you know the headache of finding a good pentest. You are often stuck choosing between vendors who charge a fortune, take weeks to deliver, or use weak testing methods that miss critical risks. This isn't just bad for your profits; it damages the trust you've built with your clients.
You need a partner who understands your business. We created our company to solve these exact problems for resellers like you. Our approach is simple: we offer affordable, high-quality, manual pentesting from certified experts, and we deliver the final report in about a week.
We Are Your Channel-Only Pentesting Partner
Our most important promise is this: we are a channel-only company. This means we never sell directly to your clients or compete with you for their business. Your client relationships are your most valuable asset, and our job is to work quietly in the background, providing the expertise that makes you look like a hero.
This approach gives you the confidence to offer white label pentesting services under your own brand. You can easily expand your security offerings, help clients meet compliance demands for frameworks like PCI DSS and ISO 27001, and create new revenue streams without the high cost of building your own pentesting team.
Making Expert Security Testing Affordable And Accessible
The demand for real security testing is growing fast. The global penetration testing market is expected to reach $14.44 billion by 2033. This shows that businesses everywhere are making risk assessment a top priority. For MSPs and compliance firms, this is a huge opportunity. Read the full research about the growing pentesting market.
Our team is made up of skilled pentesters who hold top certifications like OSCP, CEH, and CREST. They bring years of experience and can find subtle vulnerabilities that automated scanners always miss. This gives your clients a true picture of their security. When you partner with us, you get affordable pricing, fast report delivery, certified experts, and a true white label experience to strengthen your brand.
What Factors Determine Penetration Testing Costs
Trying to pin down a penetration testing price is like asking, "How much does a car cost?" The answer is always, "It depends." The final price reflects the expert time and hands-on effort needed to do the job right. The biggest factor is always the scope, or the size of the environment we need to test.
A simple external network test on a few public-facing IPs is a small job. A full risk assessment for a client needing a SOC 2 audit—involving internal networks, web apps, and APIs—is much larger. More assets mean more hours for our certified experts to conduct a thorough, manual pentesting engagement.
The Difference Between Vulnerability Scans and Pentests
A common mistake is confusing a cheap vulnerability scan with a real penetration test. An automated scanner is like a security guard who only checks if the doors are locked. It's good for finding obvious problems but lacks creativity. It will never find the window left open on the second floor.
Our pentesters, who hold certifications like OSCP, CEH, and CREST, think like clever thieves. They don't just check the doors; they actively try to find a way inside. They test business logic and chain together small issues to uncover critical vulnerabilities that automated tools are blind to. This manual, human-driven approach is what your clients need to satisfy tough compliance requirements like PCI DSS or HIPAA.
How Test Complexity And Compliance Shape The Price
Beyond scope, the complexity of the environment is a huge factor. A basic marketing website is simple. A multi-layered financial application with complex user permissions is a different story. The more complex the system, the more time our experts need to simulate realistic attacks.
Compliance is the other big driver. A test designed for ISO 27001 requires a more intense methodology and detailed report than a general security check. The specific framework dictates the depth of the test, which affects the final penetration testing price. This is important as companies increase security spending, though many still skip annual tests due to cost. That gap is a massive opportunity for any reseller who can offer affordable, high-value pentesting. You can read more about these security spending trends.
Comparing Common Penetration Testing Pricing Models
Trying to understand a penetration testing price can be a maze. One firm charges by the hour, another by the device, and a third gives you a massive flat fee. It's impossible to budget for your clients when pricing is inconsistent. Most traditional pentesting firms have pricing structures that inflate costs and make it hard for an MSP or vCISO to make a profit.
A flat-fee, or project-based, price is common. The provider gives you one price for a specific scope, like testing a single web app for PCI DSS compliance. While it sounds simple, the price is often padded to cover unexpected issues. This means you and your client pay a premium.
The Problem With Per-Asset And Subscription Billing
Another model is per-asset billing, where the vendor charges for every server, IP address, or application they test. This can get expensive quickly, especially in large environments. Imagine quoting a client with 200 IPs on this model; the price becomes a non-starter for most small and mid-sized businesses.
Lately, some providers offer subscription models, selling "penetration testing as a service." They promise continuous testing, which is great for ongoing risk assessment. But these subscriptions almost always rely on automated tools, not expert manual pentesting. While automation is useful, it can't find the tricky business logic flaws a certified human pentester will spot. You can learn more about why that matters in our guide on automated penetration testing. Looking at different pricing models shows how various structures serve the provider, not the customer.
Our Straightforward And Affordable Channel-Only Pricing
As a channel-only partner, our pricing was built for our reseller partners. You get a clear, fair, and affordable quote based on a well-defined scope. No padding and no per-asset penalties. We work with you to define exactly what your client needs for compliance, whether it’s HIPAA or ISO 27001.
We give you a simple, all-in price with plenty of room for you to add your margin. Our OSCP and CEH certified experts then deliver a top-tier manual pentest and a white label report in about a week. This model eliminates budget surprises and lets you confidently bundle our services, solve your clients' problems quickly, and build a more profitable security practice.
Typical Price Ranges For Common Pentest Services
You need real numbers to talk to your clients and build a budget. While the final penetration testing price always depends on the project's size and complexity, we can give you clear starting ranges for the most common tests. This transparency is a big deal for our MSP and vCISO partners.
An external network pentest is like checking all the doors and windows from the outside. For a small scope of under 25 external IP addresses, you can expect a price starting around $4,000. An internal network test is the opposite, where we act like an attacker already inside the network. A standard internal pentest for a small to medium-sized business often starts closer to $6,000. These tests are essential for many compliance frameworks like SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.
Web Application and Cloud Security Pentest Costs
Web and mobile apps are a prime target for attackers because they are full of custom code. This is where manual pentesting is essential, as automated scanners can't understand an application's unique business logic. For a standard web app, a penetration testing price usually starts around $6,000. This is a core requirement for standards like ISO 27001 and SOC 2.
Cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP have unique security risks. A cloud security review focuses on configuration weaknesses and insecure storage. For a smaller cloud environment, a thorough risk assessment and review generally starts at $7,000. Offering this service is a huge value-add for clients operating in the cloud. The table below gives you a quick snapshot of these estimated starting prices.
Pentest TypeTypical Industry Price RangeKey Scope FactorsExternal Network$4,000 - $10,000+Number of public IP addresses and exposed services.Internal Network$6,000 - $15,000+Number of internal hosts, servers, and network segments.Web Application$6,000 - $20,000+Complexity of the app, user roles, and number of dynamic pages.Mobile Application$8,000 - $25,000+Platform (iOS/Android), API complexity, and backend systems.Cloud Security Review$7,000 - $20,000+Number of cloud services, accounts, and complexity of IAM roles.
By partnering with us, you get access to affordable pricing that protects your margin. We provide the expert team and white label pentesting reports to help you meet your clients' security and GRC needs without the high prices and long turnaround times of other firms.
Grow Your Business With White Label Pentesting
If you're an MSP, vCISO, or GRC company, your clients need security services to meet compliance for SOC 2 or HIPAA. Building your own pentesting team is expensive and time-consuming. This is where white label pentesting changes the game.
The concept is simple: you sell our expert security services under your brand. We handle all the work, from scoping to the final report, and you present it to your client as your own. It's the fastest way to add a profitable, high-demand service, positioning you as their go-to security advisor. You solve their compliance and risk assessment headaches, and your brand gets the credit. Our team of OSCP, CEH, and CREST certified pentesters becomes your team, giving you access to top talent without the high costs.
Our True Channel-Only Commitment To Partners
Many security vendors say they are "partner-friendly," but they often end up competing with you by selling directly to your clients. We refuse to do this. We are a 100% channel-only company. Our promise is that we will never compete with you. We work only with resellers like you. You can find more details in our complete guide to white label penetration testing.
This commitment means you can build your security practice with confidence, knowing your partner has your back. In the MSP and compliance world, speed is everything. When a client needs a pentest for a PCI DSS audit, they can't wait a month for a report. Our entire process is built for speed, allowing us to deliver a comprehensive, manual pentesting report in about one week.
Close Deals Faster and Solve Client Problems Now
This quick turnaround gives you a huge competitive edge. You can get quotes out, complete tests, and deliver reports while competitors are still booking discovery calls. When a client has an urgent need, you can be the hero with the solution right away. Partnering with us is about more than an affordable penetration testing price; it's about plugging a growth engine into your business.
The traditional cybersecurity industry has a penetration testing price problem, with bloated quotes and slow processes. It's time to ditch the overpriced vendors. You need a partner who is genuinely in your corner and focused on your growth. Working with us gives you a serious competitive edge. You get direct access to an expert team of OSCP, CEH, and CREST certified pros who conduct thorough, manual pentesting.
Our promise is a comprehensive, white label pentesting report delivered in about one week. That kind of speed lets you close deals faster and build a reputation for being incredibly responsive. Our channel-only promise means we work exclusively with our MSP, vCISO, and GRC partners. We will never compete with you for your clients. This is your chance to confidently expand your security services and build a more profitable cybersecurity practice.
Ready to see how a real partnership can change your security offerings? Contact us today to learn more about our reseller program and get a fast, affordable pentest quote for your next client project.
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