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Compare Contrast Security and Intruder 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $149.00 Per Month
Contrast Security
Star Rating
(51)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Contrast SecurityIntruder
Star Rating
(200)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $149.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Intruder excels in user experience, particularly highlighting its ease of setup and intuitive interface. Users appreciate how simple it is to get started, with one reviewer noting the autoscanner feature as a key benefit that keeps them updated on critical vulnerabilities.
- Users say that Contrast Security provides a robust automation feature that enhances the security testing process. Reviewers commend its ability to transform functional tests into security tests, ensuring that security feedback is integrated seamlessly into quality assurance workflows.
- According to verified reviews, Intruder stands out for its clarity and prioritization of findings, which helps users focus on the most significant vulnerabilities without being overwhelmed by less critical issues. This approach has been praised for making risk management more straightforward.
- Reviewers mention that while Contrast Security offers strong support and accurate vulnerability reporting, there are areas for improvement, particularly in its user interface and some security risk categories that are not fully covered. This feedback suggests that while the product is effective, it may not be as user-friendly as some would hope.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Intruder's overall satisfaction ratings are significantly higher, reflecting a more favorable user experience. With a score of 4.8, users consistently express their appreciation for the product's performance and support, which they find to be exceptional.
- Users report that Contrast Security, while effective, has a slightly lower ease of use rating compared to Intruder. Some users have noted challenges with the default scoring for libraries, indicating that there is still room for improvement in making the tool more accessible and user-friendly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Contrast Security
No pricing availableIntruder
Essential
Starting at $149.00
Per Month
Best for startups looking to stay compliant
- External scanning
- Application scanning
- 18,000+ open-source checks
Free Trial
Contrast Security
Free Trial is available
Intruder
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
42
9.4
154
Ease of Use
8.6
43
9.5
159
Ease of Setup
7.8
29
9.6
138
Ease of Admin
8.9
28
9.6
127
Quality of Support
9.3
41
9.7
149
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
28
9.7
120
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
40
9.8
144
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
32
Not enough data
9.7
31
Risk Analysis
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.6
31
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
6.8
10
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
9.1
49
Analysis
Not enough data
9.4
41
Not enough data
9.2
38
Not enough data
9.6
51
Testing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.7
29
Not enough data
9.3
38
Administration
9.5
7
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Analysis
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
Testing
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
8.8
15
8.9
6
8.6
14
8.6
6
Analysis
9.0
16
9.5
7
8.2
16
9.6
8
8.6
13
Feature Not Available
8.9
16
9.8
8
8.7
15
Feature Not Available
Testing
8.1
13
7.9
7
8.5
11
8.8
7
8.2
14
7.8
6
8.2
13
9.0
7
8.3
16
9.5
7
7.2
16
7.9
7
Performance
Not enough data
9.1
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
89
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
87
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
96
|
Verified
Network
Not enough data
9.0
39
Not enough data
8.9
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Application
Not enough data
8.1
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
50
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Functionality - Software Composition Analysis
8.1
16
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis
8.3
16
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
API Management
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Security Testing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
10
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
19
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Monitoring
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
21
Not enough data
9.3
21
Not enough data
9.6
21
Risk Management
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
19
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.3
13
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) ToolsHide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Threat Detection & Response - Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Contrast Security and Intruder are categorized as Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and Vulnerability Scanner
Unique Categories
Contrast Security is categorized as Software Composition Analysis, Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) Tools, and Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
Intruder is categorized as Attack Surface Management, Exposure Management Platforms, API Security, Penetration Testing, Website Security, and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Contrast Security
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
Insurance
13.7%
Information Technology and Services
9.8%
Computer Software
9.8%
Telecommunications
7.8%
Financial Services
7.8%
Other
51.0%
Computer Software
21.0%
Information Technology and Services
14.9%
Financial Services
7.7%
Computer & Network Security
6.2%
Insurance
2.6%
Other
47.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
Contrast Security 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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