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Compare Cobalt and Intruder 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (60.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Starting at $99.00 1 License
Cobalt
Star Rating
(120)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(182)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $99.00 1 License
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Intruder excels in Alerting with a score of 9.8, indicating that notifications are timely and actionable, while Cobalt's alerting features, although effective, scored lower at 9.2, suggesting room for improvement in responsiveness.
- Reviewers mention that Intruder's Vulnerability Assessment capabilities are robust, scoring 9.7, which users appreciate for its thoroughness, whereas Cobalt's score of 9.0 indicates a less comprehensive approach, leading to some users feeling less confident in its assessment accuracy.
- G2 users highlight Intruder's Ease of Setup with a score of 9.6, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for quick deployment, while Cobalt's score of 9.0 suggests a more complex setup process that may deter some users.
- Reviewers mention that Intruder's Quality of Support is exceptional, scoring 9.7, with many users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, compared to Cobalt's score of 9.2, which, while still good, indicates a slightly less favorable experience.
- Users on G2 report that Intruder's Continuous Monitoring feature shines with a score of 9.8, providing peace of mind for ongoing security needs, while Cobalt's score of 9.4, although solid, suggests it may not be as proactive in monitoring as Intruder.
- Reviewers mention that Intruder's False Positives rate is a concern, scoring 7.8, which some users find frustrating, while Cobalt's score of 8.3 indicates a slightly better performance in minimizing false alerts, making it a more reliable option for users sensitive to alert fatigue.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cobalt
Standard
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For teams in need of a speedy, annual pentest to meet a compliance need or client request.
- SAML-Based SSO
- User And Group Access Controls
- Best Practice Methodology + Coverage Checklist
Intruder
Essential
Starting at $99.00
1 License
For companies getting started with security
- External scanning
- Application scanning
- 18,000+ open-source checks
Free Trial
Cobalt
No trial information availableIntruder
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
89
9.4
142
Ease of Use
9.2
90
9.5
147
Ease of Setup
9.1
79
9.5
126
Ease of Admin
9.2
64
9.5
117
Quality of Support
9.2
88
9.7
137
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
64
9.7
110
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
80
9.7
131
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
9.6
26
Risk Analysis
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.6
26
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Threat Protection
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.9
7
Administration
7.9
53
8.4
23
Feature Not Available
8.6
21
9.2
63
9.0
44
Analysis
9.0
61
9.4
37
8.9
62
9.1
34
8.9
50
9.6
46
Testing
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.4
58
8.4
16
Feature Not Available
8.8
25
9.2
62
9.3
34
Administration
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Analysis
8.9
6
9.3
5
9.2
6
9.7
6
8.6
6
Feature Not Available
8.9
6
9.7
6
8.3
6
Feature Not Available
Testing
8.3
6
9.3
5
8.7
5
10.0
5
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
9.3
5
8.3
6
10.0
5
8.3
6
8.7
5
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
9.1
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
84
|
Verified
Network
Not enough data
9.0
29
Not enough data
8.9
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Application
Not enough data
8.1
43
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
41
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
API Management
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Security Testing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
7
Security Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Configuration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Asset Management
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Monitoring
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.2
18
Not enough data
9.6
18
Risk Management
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
16
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.2
10
Generative AI - Exposure Management Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Identification and Assessment - Exposure Management Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring and Integration - Exposure Management Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cobalt and Intruder are categorized as Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and Penetration Testing
Unique Categories
Cobalt is categorized as Crowd Testing Tools
Intruder is categorized as Attack Surface Management, Exposure Management Platforms, API Security, Website Security, Vulnerability Scanner, and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cobalt
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Intruder
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
25.6%
Information Technology and Services
21.4%
Financial Services
7.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.1%
Telecommunications
3.4%
Other
36.8%
Computer Software
22.0%
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Financial Services
7.1%
Computer & Network Security
6.6%
Insurance
2.7%
Other
47.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Cobalt
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Taylor J.
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
Cobalt was able to turn around a pen test report for us very quickly as we required testing on very short notice. We found them to be very thorough, the testing was high quality and the responsiveness was excellent in understanding our unique situation.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
Testers mostly ran automated tools without carefully checking results, and did not tailor the test according to our brief. Testing was very surface level and barely touched any application business logic.
Intruder
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nigel H.
Verified User in Education Management
1. Intuitive user interface 2. Actionable insight 3. Cost effective
Most Helpful Critical Review
Bijoy T.
Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
Nothing at all! Very impressive SaaS solution.
Taylor J.
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
Cobalt was able to turn around a pen test report for us very quickly as we required testing on very short notice. We found them to be very thorough, the testing was high quality and the responsiveness was excellent in understanding our unique situation.
Nigel H.
Verified User in Education Management
1. Intuitive user interface 2. Actionable insight 3. Cost effective
Verified User in Computer Software
Testers mostly ran automated tools without carefully checking results, and did not tailor the test according to our brief. Testing was very surface level and barely touched any application business logic.
Bijoy T.
Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
Nothing at all! Very impressive SaaS solution.
Alternatives
Discussions
Cobalt has no discussions with answers
What does Intruder actually test for you?
2 comments
Official Response from Intruder
Intruder currently performs ~10,000 checks varying from configuration weaknesses, security patches, and application bugs. An up-to-date list can always be...Read more
Will Intruder's scans damage my systems?
2 comments
Official Response from Intruder
It's very unlikely that Intruder's scans will damage your systems. If this is a concern of yours, users have the ability to throttle scans.Read more
What are Intruder's key principals?
1 comment
Official Response from Intruder
We pride ourselves on being a simple, intuitive product that still packs a punch. Vulnerability management can be a complicated task, but it doesn't have to...Read more
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