# NodeZero from Horizon3.ai, vPenTest vs Cobalt Comparison

| | NodeZero from Horizon3.ai | vPenTest | Cobalt | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 24 | 235 | 177 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (63.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (72.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (54.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Contact Us | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### NodeZero from Horizon3.ai

Pros:
- Vulnerability Detection (2 reviews)
- Communication (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Inadequate Reporting (1 reviews)
- Lack of Detail (1 reviews)

### vPenTest

Pros:
- Ease of Use (29 reviews)
- Reporting Quality (28 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Scope (12 reviews)
- Complex Setup (8 reviews)

### Cobalt

Pros:
- Pentesting Efficiency (29 reviews)
- Ease of Use (20 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (9 reviews)
- Limited Scope (5 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | NodeZero from Horizon3.ai | vPenTest | Cobalt | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (192 reviews) | 9.3 (132 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (15 reviews) | 9.2 (204 reviews) | 9.2 (133 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (193 reviews) | 9.1 (123 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 9.3 (166 reviews) | 9.3 (86 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 9.1 (168 reviews) | 9.2 (131 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.4 (165 reviews) | 9.3 (87 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (13 reviews) | 9.3 (196 reviews) | 8.7 (120 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### NodeZero from Horizon3.ai

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### vPenTest

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Cobalt

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Standard

Price: Contact Us

Description: For teams in need of a speedy, annual pentest to meet a compliance need or client request.

Key Features:
- SAML-Based SSO
- User And Group Access Controls
- Best Practice Methodology + Coverage Checklist

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/cobalt-io-cobalt/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Penetration Testing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **NodeZero from Horizon3.ai** | 9.5/10 | 15 |
| **vPenTest** | 8.8/10 | 195 |
| **Cobalt** | 8.8/10 | 109 |

#### Administration

| Feature | NodeZero from Horizon3.ai | vPenTest | Cobalt | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 7.5 (163 reviews) | 8.1 (80 reviews) | 
| **Extensibility** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 
| **Reporting and Analytics** | 9.6 (13 reviews) | 9.1 (192 reviews) | 9.2 (93 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | NodeZero from Horizon3.ai | vPenTest | Cobalt | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Issue Tracking** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.7 (178 reviews) | 9.0 (91 reviews) | 
| **Reconnaissance** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 9.0 (180 reviews) | 8.8 (84 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Scan** | 9.4 (12 reviews) | 9.0 (184 reviews) | 8.7 (75 reviews) | 

#### Testing

| Feature | NodeZero from Horizon3.ai | vPenTest | Cobalt | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Command-Line Tools** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 
| **Manual Testing** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (89 reviews) | 
| **Test Automation** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 9.1 (183 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 9.1 (180 reviews) | 9.1 (92 reviews) | 

### Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **NodeZero from Horizon3.ai** | N/A | N/A |
| **vPenTest** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cobalt** | 8.7/10 | 8 |

#### Administration

| Feature | NodeZero from Horizon3.ai | vPenTest | Cobalt | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | NodeZero from Horizon3.ai | vPenTest | Cobalt | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Scan** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Code Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 

#### Testing

| Feature | NodeZero from Horizon3.ai | vPenTest | Cobalt | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Manual Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Test Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Black-Box Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Detection Rate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **False Positives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 

### Crowd Testing Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **NodeZero from Horizon3.ai** | N/A | N/A |
| **vPenTest** | N/A | N/A |
| **Cobalt** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | NodeZero from Horizon3.ai | vPenTest | Cobalt | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Crowd Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Requirements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Admin

| Feature | NodeZero from Horizon3.ai | vPenTest | Cobalt | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Test Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **NodeZero from Horizon3.ai** | N/A | N/A |
| **vPenTest** | 8.9/10 | 24 |
| **Cobalt** | N/A | N/A |

#### Simulation

| Feature | NodeZero from Horizon3.ai | vPenTest | Cobalt | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Test Agent Deployment** | Not enough data | 8.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Breach Simulation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Attack Simulation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Resolution Guidance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Customization

| Feature | NodeZero from Horizon3.ai | vPenTest | Cobalt | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Vector Assessment** | Not enough data | 8.8 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scenario Customization** | Not enough data | 7.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Range of Attack Types** | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | NodeZero from Horizon3.ai | vPenTest | Cobalt | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Evaluation** | Not enough data | 9.3 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Testing** | Not enough data | 9.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Penetration Testing Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/penetration-testing-tools)


**Unique to vPenTest (1):** [Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/breach-and-attack-simulation-bas)

**Unique to Cobalt (2):** [Crowd Testing Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/crowd-testing-tools), [Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/dynamic-application-security-testing-dast)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | NodeZero from Horizon3.ai | vPenTest | Cobalt | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 13.6% | 72.5% | 24.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 63.6% | 25.2% | 54.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 22.7% | 2.3% | 20.7% | 

### By Industry

#### NodeZero from Horizon3.ai

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 13.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.3%
- **Financial Services:** 13.3%
- **Consulting:** 6.7%
- **Retail:** 6.7%
- **Legal Services:** 6.7%
- **Higher Education:** 6.7%
- **Education Management:** 6.7%
- **Construction:** 6.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 6.7%
- **Other:** 13.3%

#### vPenTest

- **Information Technology and Services:** 43.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 27.5%
- **Consulting:** 2.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.3%
- **Manufacturing:** 2.3%
- **Computer Networking:** 1.8%
- **Computer Software:** 1.8%
- **Medical Practice:** 1.8%
- **Management Consulting:** 1.4%
- **Security and Investigations:** 0.9%
- **Other:** 14.0%

#### Cobalt

- **Computer Software:** 26.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.5%
- **Financial Services:** 8.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.5%
- **Insurance:** 2.5%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 24.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to NodeZero from Horizon3.ai

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- [Lyssna](https://www.g2.com/products/lyssna/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (178 reviews)
- [Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (129 reviews)

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### NodeZero from Horizon3.ai

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### vPenTest

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### Cobalt

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