StealthNet vs XBOW: Flexible AI Pentesting vs Autonomous Exploitation
Compare StealthNet and XBOW across pentesting depth, exploit validation, compliance reporting, pricing clarity, and real-world security outcomes.
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How StealthNet and XBOW compare
A side-by-side look across the dimensions that matter most when choosing a penetration testing partner.
| Dimension | StealthNetRecommended | XBOW |
|---|---|---|
| Core focus | AI-powered penetration testing with flexible delivery | Autonomous AI exploitation research |
| Best buyer | Security and compliance teams needing pentest outcomes | Technical teams exploring autonomous offensive AI |
| Testing style | AI agents, hybrid AI plus human, or fully manual | Primarily autonomous AI exploitation |
| Output | Compliance-ready pentest report with exploit evidence | Autonomous exploit findings, format varies |
| Human validation | Senior pentesters on hybrid and manual engagements | Less central to the offering |
| Compliance readiness | SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, audit-ready | Not the primary focus |
| Pricing model | Clear one-off and annual packages, starting at $1,500 | Less transparent publicly |
| Best fit | Teams that want a packaged, repeatable pentest outcome | Teams investing in autonomous offensive AI research |
StealthNet
Recommended- Core focus
- AI-powered penetration testing with flexible delivery
- Best buyer
- Security and compliance teams needing pentest outcomes
- Testing style
- AI agents, hybrid AI plus human, or fully manual
- Output
- Compliance-ready pentest report with exploit evidence
- Human validation
- Senior pentesters on hybrid and manual engagements
- Compliance readiness
- SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, audit-ready
- Pricing model
- Clear one-off and annual packages, starting at $1,500
- Best fit
- Teams that want a packaged, repeatable pentest outcome
XBOW
- Core focus
- Autonomous AI exploitation research
- Best buyer
- Technical teams exploring autonomous offensive AI
- Testing style
- Primarily autonomous AI exploitation
- Output
- Autonomous exploit findings, format varies
- Human validation
- Less central to the offering
- Compliance readiness
- Not the primary focus
- Pricing model
- Less transparent publicly
- Best fit
- Teams investing in autonomous offensive AI research
Which is right for your team?
If your team is investing in autonomous AI exploitation research, XBOW may be a strong fit. If your team needs a real penetration test with exploit-validated findings, compliance-ready reporting, and flexible one-off or annual options, StealthNet is the better fit.
Built for pentesting outcomes
Built for Pentesting Outcomes
Every engagement produces a real penetration test deliverable, not a noisy scanner queue.
Exploit Validation, Not Just Detection
AI agents prove which findings are actually exploitable and rank them by real impact.
Compliance-Ready Reporting
Reports formatted for SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and audit reviews with clear remediation guidance.
Flexible One-Off and Annual Pricing
Start with a single pentest from $1,500, or move to an annual plan starting at $10,000 per year.
StealthNet vs XBOW: where each fits
"XBOW emphasizes autonomous exploitation. StealthNet turns AI-powered testing into a complete pentesting engagement."
Context
- Both StealthNet and XBOW are AI-native offensive security platforms.
- XBOW is often evaluated for autonomous exploitation depth and technical research workflows.
- StealthNet is positioned for teams that need packaged pentesting outcomes, clear pricing, compliance reporting, and AI plus human options on demand.
Clear pricing for every team
StealthNet offers clear one-off and annual penetration testing options so teams can start with a single assessment or move into continuous validation.
One-Off Testing
Annual Packages
- 1 Hybrid Pentest per year
- 1 AI validation scan per month
- Compliance-ready reporting
- Free retesting
- Standard support
- 1 Hybrid Pentest per year
- 2 AI validation scans per month
- Compliance-ready reporting
- Free retesting
- Slack channel and priority support
- Continuous validation layer
- 2 Hybrid Pentests per year
- 4 AI validation scans per month
- Compliance-ready reporting
- Free retesting
- Priority testing queue
- Advanced support tier
Final pricing depends on scope, environment complexity, and testing requirements.
Choose what fits your team
Choose XBOW if
- You are exploring autonomous AI exploitation as a research capability
- Your team has the in-house security depth to operationalize raw findings
- Compliance-ready reporting is not your primary requirement
- Custom scoping and bespoke pricing fit your buying motion
Choose StealthNet if
- You need a true penetration testing outcome, not just a scan
- You want exploit-validated findings with evidence
- You need compliance-ready reporting for SOC 2, PCI, or HIPAA
- You want flexible one-off or annual options
- You want AI speed with optional senior human validation
- You want to start your pentest in days, not months
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