NetSPI vs Intruder
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services. Last verified June 12, 2026.
The short answer
NetSPI ranks higher on Top 11 (#8 vs #10) for Engineering leaders booking pentests for compliance or security. Strong PtaaS platform for managing multiple, recurring tests at scale.
At a glance
| NetSPI | Intruder | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #8 / The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services | #10 / The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| Best for | Managing large-scale pentest programs | Vulnerability scanning plus pentesting |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($40k to $500k+ /yr) | $$ ($2k to $20k+ /yr) |
| HQ | Minneapolis, USA | London, UK |
| Founded | 2001 | 2015 |
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