Compare Cobalt and Pentera 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (54.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (51.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Cobalt
Star Rating
(168)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (54.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(144)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Cobalt excels in user experience, particularly highlighting its speed of scheduling and execution. Users appreciate the quality of reports generated, which are noted for their thoroughness and clarity, making it a preferred choice for external pentesting.
- Users say that Pentera offers a user-friendly interface that simplifies the vulnerability scanning process. Many find it easy to navigate and appreciate the automation features that save time compared to manual methods, allowing teams to run more scans efficiently.
- According to verified reviews, Cobalt's implementation process is praised for its intuitive onboarding, which helps teams get up and running quickly. This contrasts with Pentera, where some users have noted challenges during setup, indicating a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that both products provide strong support, but Cobalt stands out slightly with its quality of support ratings. Users have expressed satisfaction with Cobalt's responsiveness and expertise, particularly in automating pen testing as a service.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products have similar star ratings, Cobalt's higher overall G2 Score reflects a broader consensus of satisfaction among users. This is bolstered by a greater number of recent reviews, indicating that Cobalt is consistently meeting user needs.
- Users report that Cobalt's reporting and analytics capabilities are particularly robust, with many praising its ability to provide realistic attack simulations. In comparison, while Pentera offers valuable remediation suggestions, some users feel its reporting features could be enhanced further.
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
Pentera
No pricing availableFree Trial
Cobalt
No trial information availablePentera
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
124
8.6
106
Ease of Use
9.2
125
8.7
138
Ease of Setup
9.1
115
8.1
128
Ease of Admin
9.3
85
8.7
94
Quality of Support
9.2
123
9.1
104
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
86
9.3
89
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
115
9.6
108
Features by Category
Administration
8.0
77
7.3
49
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.1
88
8.0
49
Analysis
9.1
87
7.9
50
8.8
84
8.6
46
8.7
73
8.5
55
Testing
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.4
84
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.8
49
9.1
88
8.6
52
Administration
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Analysis
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Testing
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
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
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
22
Network
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Application
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
26
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Simulation
Not enough data
8.4
35
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
8.9
34
Customization
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.7
34
Administration
Not enough data
7.9
37
Not enough data
8.4
35
Not enough data
9.1
32
Risk Analysis
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.4
23
Vulnerability Assesment
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
7.8
23
Automation
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
22
Not enough data
8.8
23
Configuration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Visibility
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
9.0
10
Vulnerability Management
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.1
11
Asset Management
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
7.3
44
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.2
38
Not enough data
8.3
42
Not enough data
7.8
39
Not enough data
7.9
42
Risk Management
Not enough data
8.2
47
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
47
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Orchestration
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Information
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Personalization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Threat Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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 Pentera are categorized as Penetration Testing
Unique Categories
Cobalt is categorized as Crowd Testing Tools and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cobalt
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Pentera
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
26.1%
Information Technology and Services
20.9%
Financial Services
7.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.6%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
2.6%
Other
37.9%
Banking
9.2%
Information Technology and Services
8.5%
Manufacturing
7.8%
Automotive
5.7%
Computer & Network Security
5.7%
Other
63.1%
Discussions
Cobalt has no discussions with answers
Pentera has no discussions with answers
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