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Cobalt vs CodeAnt AI

Cobalt is a pentest marketplace sold in credits. Whereas, CodeAnt AI is the Autonomous Pentesting Platform with continuous testing, dark-web monitoring, and pay-per-exploit pricing.

Trusted by Startups to Fortune 100

Trusted by Startups to Fortune 100

Trusted by Startups to Fortune 100

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Where each one fits

Where Cobalt fits

Scheduled, point-in-time PtaaS

If your program is built around scheduled point-in-time tests, a vetted crowd of named testers, and compliance windows you can plan a year ahead, Cobalt's credit model maps cleanly to that rhythm.

Where CodeAnt fits

Continuous testing
priced on results

If your surface changes every sprint and you want continuous, code-aware testing that proves exploitability on the current state of your code, priced on what is actually found, that's CodeAnt.

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Delivery model

Cobalt
CodeAnt AI

Start a pentest self-serve from just a URL, no scoping call or discovery phase

Full pentest report within 48 hours

Continuously monitors every domain and subdomain, active or inactive

Detects secrets inside your codebase

Finds exposed credentials leaked on the internet and dark web

Finds exposed live sessions on the internet and dark web

Code-aware: reads and reasons over your source code

Black box testing: subdomains, ports, JS bundles, leaked secrets

White box testing across every repo, commit, and dependency

Grey box, code-aware testing against running apps

Builds company-specific threat models from your code and business logic

Results in a dashboard with a letter grade, Linear push, and one-click Reverify

Cobalt
CodeAnt AI

Start a pentest self-serve from just a URL, no scoping call or discovery phase

Full pentest report within 48 hours

Continuously monitors every domain and subdomain, active or inactive

Detects secrets inside your codebase

Finds exposed credentials leaked on the internet and dark web

Finds exposed live sessions on the internet and dark web

Code-aware: reads and reasons over your source code

Black box testing: subdomains, ports, JS bundles, leaked secrets

White box testing across every repo, commit, and dependency

Grey box, code-aware testing against running apps

Builds company-specific threat models from your code and business logic

Results in a dashboard with a letter grade, Linear push, and one-click Reverify

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Why CodeAnt AI is different

Invoiced only on a real finding

You're billed only when a real critical or high lands. No credits, no minimums, no annual lock-in.

Every exploit maps to a line

Every exploit maps to the exact line that caused it, with a clear fix path.

Audit-grade, fast

Audit-grade, mapped to SOC 2 and ISO 27001. No waiting.

A real research track record

Real zero-days, real codebases. The track record speaks for itself.

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Depth and evidence

Cobalt
CodeAnt AI
CodeAnt AI

Chains multi-step exploits across your application

Chains multi-step exploits across your application

Chains multi-step exploits across your application

Ships a working PoC exploit with every confirmed finding

Ships a working PoC exploit with every confirmed finding

Ships a working PoC exploit with every confirmed finding

Human revalidation before any finding reaches your report

Human revalidation before any finding reaches your report

Human revalidation before any finding reaches your report

Agentic ASM: CT-log subdomain graph, cloud fingerprinting, graded inventory

Agentic ASM: CT-log subdomain graph, cloud fingerprinting, graded inventory

Agentic ASM: CT-log subdomain graph, cloud fingerprinting, graded inventory

Tests cloud, network, and external surface, not just code

Tests cloud, network, and external surface, not just code

Tests cloud, network, and external surface, not just code

100+ disclosed zero-day CVEs, VulnCheck CNA partner

100+ disclosed zero-day CVEs, VulnCheck CNA partner

100+ disclosed zero-day CVEs, VulnCheck CNA partner

Audit-grade report, SOC 2 and ISO 27001, built for auditor handoff

Audit-grade report, SOC 2 and ISO 27001, built for auditor handoff

Audit-grade report, SOC 2 and ISO 27001, built for auditor handoff

Continuous coverage between tests, no new credit spend

Continuous coverage between tests, no new credit spend

Continuous coverage between tests, no new credit spend

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Pricing model

Cobalt
Cobalt
CodeAnt AI
CodeAnt AI

Free initial scan, no card required

Free initial scan, no card required

Free, unlimited retests after fixes

Free, unlimited retests after fixes

"CodeAnt is the most advanced and thorough penetration test we've run to date. It delivered superior results in a fraction of the time of our previous engagements."

Jason Powell

SVP, Engineering & Product, Phunware (Public Company)

Phunware Inc

Publiic Company

"CodeAnt is the most advanced and thorough penetration test we've run to date. It delivered superior results in a fraction of the time of our previous engagements."

Jason Powell

SVP, Engineering & Product, Phunware (Public Company)

Phunware Inc

Publiic Company

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Security first design built for enterprises

AICPA

SOC2

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SOC 2 Type II

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HIPAA

AICPA

SOC2

TYPE 2

SOC 2 Type II

COOL
VENDOR
2026

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HIPAA

AICPA

SOC2

TYPE 2

SOC 2 Type II

COOL
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2026

Gartner Cool Vendor 2026

HIPAA

FAQs

How is CodeAnt different from Cobalt for AI penetration testing?

Is CodeAnt a Cobalt alternative for continuous penetration testing?

How does Cobalt's credit pricing compare to CodeAnt?

Does CodeAnt do grey box, code-aware pentesting?

Does CodeAnt find exposed credentials and sessions?

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Start buying proven exploits.