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Pen Test Scoping Calculator

Estimate the effort and price range for a penetration test before you ever get on a call. Choose your target type, scale, authentication, and environments to see a tester-day estimate and a budget band.

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What a test at this scope typically includes:
    How we estimate, and why this is not a quote. Penetration tests are scoped by effort in tester-days. We derive days from the target type, its scale, the number of authenticated roles to test, and the number of environments, then apply a typical day-rate range of roughly $1,400 to $2,200 to produce a price band. These are reasonable industry-range estimates, not a fixed price. The real number depends on the actual complexity of your application, the methodology, whether retesting and a formal report are included, and timeline. We confirm scope on a short call before any engagement. Tests are delivered with our partner Lorikeet Security.

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    How is pen test pricing estimated?

    Most penetration tests are scoped by effort, measured in tester-days. We estimate days from the type of target, its scale, the number of authenticated roles, and how many environments are in scope, then apply a typical daily rate range to produce a price band.

    Why does authentication increase the cost?

    Every distinct user role is its own attack surface. A tester has to exercise the app as each role and test for privilege escalation between them, so more roles mean more days of testing.

    Is this a quote?

    No. It is a planning estimate to help you budget and prepare for a scoping call. Final pricing depends on the real complexity of the target, the testing methodology, retesting needs, and reporting requirements. We confirm scope before any engagement.

    What is the difference between a vulnerability scan and a pen test?

    A scan is automated and finds known issues. A penetration test is performed by people who chain weaknesses together, exploit business logic, and validate real impact. Auditors and enterprise buyers usually want a manual pen test, not just a scan.

    Is this calculator free?

    Yes, it is free with no signup. When you are ready, we scope and deliver penetration tests with our partner Lorikeet Security.

    Ready to scope a real test?

    We run penetration tests with our partner Lorikeet Security and deliver a report your auditors and customers will accept. Bring this estimate to a scoping call.

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