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Data last verified: January 2026

Pentest as a Service (PTaaS) vs Traditional Penetration Testing

PTaaS offers platform-based continuous testing. Traditional is project-based.

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Side-by-Side Comparison

FactorPTaaSTraditional Pentest
DeliveryPlatform + testersConsulting engagement
FrequencyContinuous/on-demandAnnual/periodic
IntegrationJira, CI/CD integrationPDF report
Cost ModelAnnual subscriptionPer-project
SpeedFaster initiationScoping + scheduling

Our Verdict

PTaaS for DevSecOps teams. Traditional for compliance-driven projects.

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Research Methodology

Pricing data compiled from 127+ vendor quotes, 45+ customer interviews, and public RFP responses. Reviewed by security industry experts with 20+ years combined experience.

Last verified: January 2026 • Next update: April 2026

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