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Cobalt costs $8.5K to $50K per month as of March 2026, with 3 plans available. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available

Cobalt offers 3 pricing tiers: Starter, Standard, Premium. The Standard plan is regular security testing needs.

Compared to other bug bounty & penetration testing software, Cobalt is positioned at the premium price point.

  • 5 documented hidden costs beyond list price
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How much does Cobalt cost?

Cobalt pricing starts at $8500/month across 3 plans, with enterprise pricing available on request. Plans include Starter (custom pricing), Standard (custom pricing), Premium (custom pricing).

Cobalt Pricing Overview

Cobalt has 3 pricing plans ranging from $8,500 to $50,000/month. The Starter plan requires contacting sales for a custom quote and is designed for companies starting security testing. The Standard plan requires contacting sales for a custom quote and is designed for regular security testing needs. The Premium plan requires contacting sales for a custom quote and is designed for continuous security programs.

There are at least 5 documented hidden costs beyond Cobalt's list price, including implementation, training, and add-on fees.

This pricing was last verified in February 4, 2026.

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All Cobalt Plans & Pricing

Plan Monthly Annual Best For
Starter Custom $8500 /year Companies starting security testing
Standard Contact Sales Contact Sales Regular security testing needs
Premium Contact Sales Contact Sales Continuous security programs
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Starter

  • Credit-based pentesting
  • 1 credit = 8 pentesting hours
  • Asset scoping
  • Retesting

Standard

  • All Starter features
  • Priority scheduling
  • Enhanced reporting

Premium

  • All Standard features
  • Fastest start times
  • Detailed findings
  • 15-25 credits typically
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How Cobalt Pricing Compares

Software Starting Price Top Price
Cobalt $8500/month $50000/month
Bugcrowd $5000/month $120000/month
HackerOne $10000/month $500000/month
Intigriti Custom Custom
Synack $5060/month $26400/month

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5 Cobalt Hidden Costs Beyond the List Price

Beyond the listed price, Cobalt has at least 5 documented hidden costs that can significantly increase total cost of ownership.

Watch for 5 hidden costs
  • Additional credits beyond annual package
  • Premium tier upgrade costs
  • Multiple asset testing may require more credits
  • Expedited testing timelines
  • Annual commitment required
Tip

Ask your Cobalt sales rep about these costs upfront. Getting them in writing before signing can save you from surprise charges later.

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Cobalt Pricing FAQ

01 How much does Cobalt cost?

Pricing varies by plan. Check the official pricing page for current rates.

02 Does Cobalt have a free tier?

Check the pricing section above for free tier availability.

03 What are the main features of Cobalt?

Key features include the items listed in the pricing tiers above.

04 Is Cobalt worth the price?

Value depends on your specific needs and use case. Compare features across plans.

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