We compared Cymulate and Pentera based on our user's reviews in several parameters.
Users found Cymulate to excel in threat simulation, comprehensive testing, and integration with existing systems. The platform's user-friendly interface and detailed reporting were highly praised. On the other hand, Pentera stood out for its comprehensive security testing, ease of use, and efficient vulnerability tracking. Users appreciated the extensive range of security tests and intuitive design. Both products received positive feedback on customer service. Cymulate users highlighted the need for a smoother onboarding process and enhanced reporting options, while Pentera users suggested improving the user interface and system reliability.
Features: Cymulate's valuable features include effective threat simulation, comprehensive testing capabilities, and seamless integration. Users appreciate accurate vulnerability identification and user-friendly interface. Pentera offers comprehensive security testing, ease of use, efficient vulnerability tracking, and reporting. It ensures thorough coverage and simplifies the testing process.
Pricing and ROI: The setup cost for Cymulate's product has been discussed in user feedback, highlighting their experience with pricing and licensing. On the other hand, customer feedback on Pentera's product focuses on the cost, initial investment, and license agreement., In terms of ROI, Cymulate has shown positive returns based on user feedback, with satisfaction and benefits expressed. Similarly, Pentera has also demonstrated positive ROI, with users expressing satisfaction and benefit from their experience with the product.
Room for Improvement: Cymulate could benefit from enhancements in onboarding, user interface intuitiveness, integration with other security tools, customizable reporting options, and flexibility in managing test scenarios. Pentera needs to improve its user interface, stability, system reliability, performance efficiency, customer support, and documentation.
Deployment and customer support: Based on user feedback, the duration to establish a new tech solution varies greatly for Cymulate. Some users spent several months on deployment, while others only required a week. In contrast, for Pentera, users mentioned spending three months on deployment and another week on setup, although some only needed a week for both., Cymulate's customer service is highly regarded, with users expressing satisfaction with the helpfulness and responsiveness of the team. Pentera also receives positive feedback, with customers appreciating their helpful and responsive assistance.
The summary above is based on 3 interviews we conducted recently with Cymulate and Pentera users. To access the review's full transcripts, download our report.
"The most valuable feature for us is the zero-day."
"The reporting capabilities are very good."
"The product is easy to use."
"What I like the most about Pentera is its solution-oriented approach."
"The most valuable feature of Pentera is that you can do continuous vulnerability assessment, which is automated."
"The vulnerability scanner, exploit achievements, and remediation actions are all great."
"Maybe there are some remediation steps on the website, we can mask sensitive information on the website better."
"The product must provide consultancy for initial setup."
"The reporting process requires significant improvement as it often takes longer than expected and the quality is lacking."
"The price could be improved."
"Pentera's general dashboards could be improved and made more specific in terms of vulnerabilities that I'm discovering."
"The vulnerability scanner, exploit achievements, and remediation actions are all great."
"There is room for improvement in virtualization compatibility."
"Maybe scalability. I know that the Pentera right now is high level in order to scan big deals over 500 IPs and not less, and not less. That can be more granular. This will be useful."
Cymulate is ranked 2nd in Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) with 2 reviews while Pentera is ranked 1st in Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) with 5 reviews. Cymulate is rated 9.0, while Pentera is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Cymulate writes "An affordable solution that improves an organization’s security posture and provides excellent reporting capabilities". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Pentera writes "A stable solution that can be used to do continuous and automated vulnerability assessments". Cymulate is most compared with Picus Security, XM Cyber, SafeBreach, AttackIQ and Mandiant Advantage, whereas Pentera is most compared with Tenable Nessus, Horizon3.ai, Picus Security, Qualys VMDR and XM Cyber. See our Cymulate vs. Pentera report.
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