APVISO vs Cobalt.io: AI Agents vs Crowdsourced Pentesters

Testing Approach

Cobalt.io connects organizations with vetted human pentesters from their talent pool. APVISO uses four AI agents that work together autonomously. Both deliver results through a web platform, but APVISO's AI agents are available 24/7.

Speed

Cobalt.io pentest engagements typically start within 24-48 hours and take 1-2 weeks to complete. APVISO scans begin immediately and complete in hours, with findings streamed in real-time.

Consistency

Human pentesters vary in skill and approach. APVISO's AI agents provide consistent, comprehensive coverage on every scan, testing systematically against known vulnerability classes while also reasoning about application-specific risks.

Pricing

Cobalt.io's pentesting credits start around $10,000+ per engagement. APVISO subscriptions start at $19/month with plans for teams of every size.

When to Choose Each

Choose APVISO for continuous, frequent testing integrated into your development workflow. Choose Cobalt.io for compliance-driven annual pentests that require human attestation. Many teams use both: APVISO for continuous coverage and Cobalt.io for annual compliance.