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Best Penetration Testing Software in 2026 — page 2
- 34 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Cairn
Paid Self-hostedWebCairn brings pentest operations, reporting, integrations, and client access into one platform.
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Bugcrowd External Attack Surface Management
Paid WebChoose Savant Vista if your priority is ongoing visibility into public-facing assets and a workflow for prioritizing and validating exposures.
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Equixly
Paid APIWebEquixly focuses on continuous API and application risk discovery, validation, and retesting. Its listed pricing includes a €4,999 one-time penetration test, while the platform requires a custom quote.
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OWASP Penetration Testing Kit
Free plan - 30
Pentera Platform
Paid APILinuxSelf-hosted+2Pentera Platform combines attack simulation with prioritization and remediation support across several environments.
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PlexTrac
Paid APISelf-hostedWebPlexTrac combines reporting, risk scoring, integrations, and remediation workflows in one security platform.
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PENTRA
Paid Self-hostedWebWindowsPENTRA combines technique-level testing, human validation and remediation tracking in an on-premises platform.
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XBOW
Paid APIWebChoose XBOW for ongoing, authenticated testing of interactive web applications and APIs, especially when validated evidence and reviewable activity matter.
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Metasploit Pro
Paid LinuxWebWindowsMetasploit Pro focuses on web application testing, network testing, and evidence capture. Its paid, on-premises model and request-based pricing are key considerations for evaluating fit.
