Compare Cobalt and Intruder 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Starting at $99.00 1 License
Cobalt
Star Rating
(112)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(167)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $99.00 1 License
Free Trial is available
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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
Find vulnerabilities in your external network and satisfy compliance needs.
- External scanning
- Application scanning
- 18,000+ open-source checks
Free Trial
Cobalt
No trial information availableIntruder
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
82
9.4
127
Ease of Use
9.2
82
9.5
132
Ease of Setup
9.0
71
9.6
111
Ease of Admin
9.3
58
9.6
107
Quality of Support
9.2
81
9.7
122
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
58
9.7
102
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
74
9.7
116
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
22
Not enough data
9.8
21
Risk Analysis
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.7
21
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
Feature Not Available
Administration
8.0
47
8.2
18
Feature Not Available
8.3
16
9.3
57
9.0
39
Analysis
9.0
55
9.3
32
9.0
56
9.0
29
9.0
44
9.6
41
Testing
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.5
52
7.9
11
Feature Not Available
8.6
20
9.2
56
9.3
29
Administration
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Analysis
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
9.7
5
8.6
6
Feature Not Available
8.9
6
9.7
5
8.3
6
Feature Not Available
Testing
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
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
9.1
58
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Verified
Not enough data
9.4
67
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Verified
Not enough data
7.8
64
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Verified
Not enough data
9.5
73
|
Verified
Network
Not enough data
9.3
19
Not enough data
9.1
59
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Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Application
Not enough data
8.3
34
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Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
32
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Verified
API Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Security Testing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Asset Management
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Monitoring
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.7
10
Risk Management
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.6
9
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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 API Security, Website Security, Vulnerability Scanner, Exposure Management Platforms, and Attack Surface Management
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
24.8%
Information Technology and Services
22.0%
Financial Services
8.3%
Hospital & Health Care
5.5%
Telecommunications
2.8%
Other
36.7%
Computer Software
21.6%
Information Technology and Services
15.0%
Computer & Network Security
6.6%
Financial Services
5.4%
Insurance
3.0%
Other
48.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Cobalt
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Insurance
* website is easy to use * good to see findings before the final report is published * testers do a good job
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
They don't pay attention to resolutions to reported problems, and report the same low and medium severity "issues" over and over again, even when tghey are resolved as by design or nbot significant. I shouldn't have to start over with a baseline of zero...
Intruder
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Alan F.
Verified User in Computer Software
intruder.io Integrates neatly with our DevOps cycle. We receive regular, relevant, actionable results that allow us to address existing and emerging threats across our platform. An easy-to-navigate interface makes adding and removing scan targets a snap....
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
Even more deeper integration for environments
Verified User in Insurance
* website is easy to use * good to see findings before the final report is published * testers do a good job
Alan F.
Verified User in Computer Software
intruder.io Integrates neatly with our DevOps cycle. We receive regular, relevant, actionable results that allow us to address existing and emerging threats across our platform. An easy-to-navigate interface makes adding and removing scan targets a snap....
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
They don't pay attention to resolutions to reported problems, and report the same low and medium severity "issues" over and over again, even when tghey are resolved as by design or nbot significant. I shouldn't have to start over with a baseline of zero...
Verified User in Computer Software
Even more deeper integration for environments
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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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