10 Best Penetration Testing Companies in USA & Canada

AI-powered automated scanning with expert-led manual pentesting trusted by 1000+ teams across the US & Canada. Audit-ready reports for SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 & HIPAA delivered within hours.

Continuous, automated vulnerability scanning with deep-dive manual testing by CREST-certified experts.

Provides actionable fix instructions, proof-of-concept and direct engineer chat inside the platform.

Fits seamlessly into your existing development workflows to scan for new vulnerabilities.

Generate reports and verifiable pentest certificates required to clear audits like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.

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Loved by 1000+ CTOs & CISOs worldwide

AI-powered automated scanning with expert-led manual pentesting trusted by 1000+ teams across the US & Canada.
Audit-ready reports for SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 & HIPAA delivered within hours.

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Company
Best For
Pricing
G2 Rating
1
Astra Security
YOU'RE HERE
Continuous PTaaS
From $1,999/yr
4.6/5
2
Rapid7
Vuln management
$2,100/yr
★ 4.4/5
3
TechMagic
Complex logic testing
On request
★ 4.5/5
4
Cobalt
Manual pentesting
$1,650/credit
★ 4.5/5
5
Acunetix
Web scanning
$2,500/yr
★ 4.4/5
6
CrowdStrike
Endpoint + network
On request
★ 4.3/5
7
Intruder
Cloud pentesting
$1,958/yr
★ 4.3/5
8
Indusface WAS
Web app security
On quote
★ 4.5/5
9
BreachLock
AI-augmented pentest
On quote
★ 4.3/5
10
SecureWorks
Security consulting
On quote
★ 4.1/5

Top 10 Penetration Testing Companies,
Detailed Reviews

Astra is #1 in our rankings. Here's a deep look at companies #2–#10, what they do well,
where they fall short, and how their pricing compares.

Rapid 7
Best for: Enterprise vulnerability management

Rapid7's InsightAppSec combines the proven AppSpider engine with a modern cloud platform. It leverages deep vulnerability management heritage (and Metasploit's exploit research) to deliver platform-integrated pentesting with expert consultation via a cloud portal that streams live results.

Key Features
Scanner Capacity: Web applications, APIs (REST, JSON, AMF), cloud workloads
Accuracy: Automation-heavy — noisy results may need manual triage
Scan Behind Logins: Yes — with attack-replay scripts for developer reproduction
Compliance: PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 2 reporting
Integrations: Deep ties with Atlassian Jira & ServiceNow ITSM
Pricing: ~$2,100/year per application; scales steeply with scope
PROS
Easy-to-navigate UI with strong reporting
Business logic testing via expert consultants
In-depth network visibility (InsightVM ecosystem)
Custom exploit development from Metasploit team
CONS
Easy-to-navigate UI with strong reporting
Business logic testing via expert consultants
In-depth network visibility (InsightVM ecosystem)
Custom exploit development from Metasploit team

The only platform that does
everything, at a fraction of the cost

See exactly how Astra compares to the alternatives security teams end up paying for.

Features
Continuous testing
Human-verified findings (zero false positives)
Publicly verifiable certificate
CI/CD & Jira / Slack integration
SOC 2 / ISO 27001 / HIPAA / PCI reports
AI-powered threat modelling & test cases
Video PoC + fix guidance per vulnerability
Starting price
Annual Pentest Firm
$15,000+
Scanner Only
$5,000+/yr
ASTRA
$1,999/yr

Choose the security platform that does It all

Astra Security stands out as the best Intruder alternative, offering a full range of security solutions
that go beyond automated scanning.

Features
Pricing
Pentest by security experts
Continous automated scanning
Number of vulnerability scans
Zero false postives (vetted scans)
Publicly verifiable pentest certificate
API Security
Cloud Security
Compliance Monitoring
Collaboration with expert pentesters
Dedicated security assistance
AI-powered chatbot & remediation
Trial access

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Loved by 1000+ CTOs & CISOs worldwide

We are impressed by Astra's commitment to continuous rather than sporadic testing.

Wayne
Wayne Garb
CEO, OOONA

Astra not only uncovers vulnerabilities proactively but has helped us move from DevOps to DevSecOps

Vinish Vijayan
IT Manager, Muthooth Finance

Their website was user-friendly & their continuous vulnerability scans were a pivotal factor in our choice to partner with them.

Larry Crawley
CTO, Strategic Audit Solutions, Inc.

The combination of pentesting for SOC 2 & automated scanning that integrates into our CI pipelines is a game-changer.

Jack Collins
Head of Product Engineering, Naro

I like the autonomy of running and re-running tests after fixes. Astra ensures we never deploy vulnerabilities to production.

Arthur De Moulins
Web Architect, Vkard

We are impressed with Astra's dashboard and its amazing ‘automated and scheduled‘ scanning capabilities. Integrating these scans into our CI/CD pipeline was a breeze and saved us a lot of time.

Ankur Rawal
CTO, Zenduty

We are impressed by Astra's commitment to continuous rather than sporadic testing.

Wayne
Wayne Garb
CEO, OOONA

Astra not only uncovers vulnerabilities proactively but has helped us move from DevOps to DevSecOps

Vinish Vijayan
IT Manager, Muthooth Finance

Their website was user-friendly & their continuous vulnerability scans were a pivotal factor in our choice to partner with them.

Larry Crawley
CTO, Strategic Audit Solutions, Inc.

The combination of pentesting for SOC 2 & automated scanning that integrates into our CI pipelines is a game-changer.

Jack Collins
Head of Product Engineering, Naro

I like the autonomy of running and re-running tests after fixes. Astra ensures we never deploy vulnerabilities to production.

Arthur De Moulins
Web Architect, Vkard

We are impressed with Astra's dashboard and its amazing ‘automated and scheduled‘ scanning capabilities. Integrating these scans into our CI/CD pipeline was a breeze and saved us a lot of time.

Ankur Rawal
CTO, Zenduty

How much does a penetration test cost?

Industry pricing ranges from $5,000 to $50,000+ per engagement. Astra's PTaaS model starts at $1,999/year for automated scanning, with expert manual pentesting at $5,999/year — typically 60-80% less than traditional engagement-based pricing.

How long does a penetration test take?

Automated scans complete within 24-72 hours. Manual pentesting takes 5-10 business days depending on scope. You receive findings as they're discovered, not just at the end.

Does SOC 2 require penetration testing?

While SOC 2 doesn't explicitly mandate pentesting, most auditors expect it as evidence of security control effectiveness. Astra's reports are formatted for SOC 2 auditor review with mapped controls and documented evidence.

What makes Astra different from other pentesting companies?

Three things: (1) Automated scanning + manual testing on one platform. (2) Zero false positives — every finding verified by a security engineer. (3) A publicly verifiable security certificate after remediation, not just a PDF report.

Can I integrate Astra into my CI/CD pipeline?

Yes. Native integrations with Jira, GitHub, GitLab, Slack, and Jenkins. Scans trigger on every deploy with vulnerability alerts sent directly to your team's workflow.

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