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What drives the price
- Scope size
- Number of applications, pages, endpoints, hosts or cloud accounts.
- Roles and tenants
- Each role and tenant multiplies the authorisation tests.
- Depth
- Black, grey or white box; source code review adds effort.
- Environment
- Staging that mirrors production is quicker than a fragile setup.
- Platforms
- Mobile apps need static and dynamic analysis plus the backend.
- Retest
- Confirms fixes. Should be part of the quote.
- Urgency
- Short deadlines need scheduled capacity.
How to compare quotes
- Is the scope written down, with assets, roles and environments?
- Is testing authenticated across every role and tenant?
- Who performs the test and what are their credentials?
- Is every finding verified, with evidence and reproduction steps?
- Is a retest included, with an updated report?
- Can you see a redacted sample report?
A very cheap quote is often a scan-only product. Read what makes a VAPT report worth paying for and VAPT vs vulnerability scan.
Ways to spend less without losing quality
- Run the free scan at scan.sumrite.com and fix the scanner-level findings.
- Write a clear scope and prepare test accounts.
- Test staging that matches production.
- Combine frameworks into one test; see which frameworks require penetration testing.
- Plan the test before the deadline, not during it.
Get a fixed quote
Share your scope and we will return a fixed quote in about 15 minutes, NDA first. Request a quote.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a VAPT cost?
It depends on scope: the number and size of applications, APIs and hosts, the number of roles and tenants, depth of testing, environment and whether a retest is included. Ask for a fixed quote based on a written scope.
Why are some pentest quotes so cheap?
Very low prices usually mean a scanner export with a logo on it. Compare what each quote includes: authenticated testing, verification, evidence, remediation advice and a retest.
Is the retest included in the price?
It should be. Summit includes a retest of fixed findings, so you can show that issues are closed.
Can I reduce the cost of a pentest?
Yes. Fix scanner-level issues first using a free scan, give a clear scope, prepare test accounts and avoid scope changes during the test.
Faisal Khan is a Director at Summit, where he oversees penetration testing, risk assessment and compliance engagements for SaaS and enterprise clients. Case studies are anonymised and published with client permission.
