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At a Glance
Cymulate
Cymulate
Star Rating
(169)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (55.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Pentera
Pentera
Star Rating
(143)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Pentera
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Cymulate excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Pentera. Users appreciate its comprehensive attack simulations and the ability to perform multiple assessments, such as Web Gateway and Data Exfiltration, which enhances their security posture.
  • Users say that Cymulate's intuitive and user-friendly interface makes it easy to set up and manage continuous security validation. In contrast, while Pentera also offers a user-friendly UI, some users feel it lacks the depth of features that Cymulate provides, particularly in terms of actionable insights from simulations.
  • Reviewers mention that Cymulate's quick implementation process is a standout feature, with many highlighting the platform's ability to integrate seamlessly with existing security stacks. Pentera, while noted for its automation, has received feedback indicating that its setup can be less straightforward, which may lead to longer onboarding times.
  • According to verified reviews, Cymulate shines in the quality of support it offers, with users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. Pentera's support is also recognized as responsive, but some users feel that Cymulate provides a more robust partnership in addressing security challenges.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Cymulate's reporting capabilities are superior, allowing users to generate exec-ready reports that clearly communicate risks and vulnerabilities. Pentera's reporting features, while functional, are seen as less comprehensive, which may hinder users' ability to convey critical information to stakeholders.
  • Users report that Cymulate's focus on continuous, safe attack simulations leads to actionable, MITRE-mapped fixes, making it a powerful tool for ongoing security validation. Pentera, while effective for vulnerability scanning, may not provide the same level of continuous assessment that some users find essential for proactive security management.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cymulate
No pricing available
Pentera
No pricing available
Free Trial
Cymulate
No trial information available
Pentera
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.7
165
8.5
105
Ease of Use
9.7
166
8.7
137
Ease of Setup
9.8
164
8.1
127
Ease of Admin
9.8
136
8.7
94
Quality of Support
9.9
164
9.1
103
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.9
134
9.3
89
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
164
9.6
107
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.2
56
Administration
Not enough data
7.3
48
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
48
Analysis
Not enough data
7.9
50
Not enough data
8.5
45
Not enough data
8.4
54
Testing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
48
Not enough data
8.5
51
Not enough data
8.8
27
Performance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
21
Network
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Application
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
25
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.9
48
8.6
37
Simulation
9.2
48
8.4
35
9.1
46
Feature Not Available
9.0
41
9.0
35
8.4
43
8.8
33
Customization
9.0
45
8.6
33
8.7
45
8.6
34
9.1
44
8.7
34
Administration
8.6
46
7.9
37
8.7
44
8.4
35
9.2
46
9.1
32
Risk-Based Vulnerability ManagementHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.3
24
Risk Analysis
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Vulnerability Assesment
Not enough data
8.4
24
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
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.8
23
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.9
12
Configuration
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
10
Feature Not Available
8.7
10
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Visibility
Feature Not Available
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
Attack Surface ManagementHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
8.1
47
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
Exposure Management PlatformsHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
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
Not enough data
8.3
11
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
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
Unique Categories
Cymulate
Cymulate has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cymulate
Cymulate
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
1.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
42.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
55.6%
Pentera
Pentera
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
10.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
50.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Cymulate
Cymulate
Financial Services
23.1%
Information Technology and Services
18.3%
Banking
18.3%
Computer & Network Security
7.1%
Information Services
4.7%
Other
28.4%
Pentera
Pentera
Banking
9.3%
Information Technology and Services
8.6%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Financial Services
5.7%
Computer & Network Security
5.7%
Other
62.9%
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Discussions
Cymulate
Cymulate Discussions
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Pentera
Pentera Discussions
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