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XBOW Alternative: AI Pentesting in Hours
See how Maced AI compares to XBOW for autonomous AI penetration testing — features, pricing, speed, and compliance.
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Feature comparison
Side-by-side comparison.
How Maced AI stacks up against XBOW across security testing, reporting, platform features, and pricing.
| Feature | Maced AI | XBOW |
|---|---|---|
| SECURITY TESTING | ||
| Black-box testing | ||
| White-box testing | ||
| Grey-box testing | ||
| Exploit-validated findings | ||
| Web application testing | ||
| API testing | Coming 2026 | |
| Infrastructure testing | ||
| Source code analysis | ||
| REPORTING | ||
| SOC 2 compatible reports | ||
| ISO 27001 compatible reports | ||
| Proof of exploit included | ||
| Fix guidance per finding | ||
| Same-day report delivery | 5 business days | |
| PLATFORM | ||
| Self-serve launch | Form + wait | |
| CI/CD integration | Enterprise only | |
| Auto-remediation / fix PRs | ||
| Re-testing after fixes | ||
| API access | Enterprise only | |
| SSO | Enterprise only | |
| SPEED & PRICING | ||
| Report turnaround | Hours | 5 business days |
| Entry price | Free to start | $4,000/test |
| Continuous testing | Enterprise only | |
| Zero findings guarantee | ||
SECURITY TESTING
Black-box testing
Maced
XBOW
White-box testing
Maced
XBOW
Grey-box testing
Maced
XBOW
Exploit-validated findings
Maced
XBOW
Web application testing
Maced
XBOW
API testing
Maced
XBOW
Coming 2026Infrastructure testing
Maced
XBOW
Source code analysis
Maced
XBOW
REPORTING
SOC 2 compatible reports
Maced
XBOW
ISO 27001 compatible reports
Maced
XBOW
Proof of exploit included
Maced
XBOW
Fix guidance per finding
Maced
XBOW
Same-day report delivery
Maced
XBOW
5 business daysPLATFORM
Self-serve launch
Maced
XBOW
Form + waitCI/CD integration
Maced
XBOW
Enterprise onlyAuto-remediation / fix PRs
Maced
XBOW
Re-testing after fixes
Maced
XBOW
API access
Maced
XBOW
Enterprise onlySSO
Maced
XBOW
Enterprise onlySPEED & PRICING
Report turnaround
Maced
HoursXBOW
5 business daysEntry price
Maced
Free to startXBOW
$4,000/testContinuous testing
Maced
XBOW
Enterprise onlyZero findings guarantee
Maced
XBOW
Key differences
Where they differ.
A deeper look at the key differences between Maced AI and XBOW.
Report turnaround
Maced AI
Reports delivered same-day. AI agents complete testing and generate audit-ready PDFs within hours of launch.
XBOW
Reports delivered within 5 business days. Testing executes in hours but the review and report generation window adds significant delay.
Entry price and accessibility
Maced AI
Free to get started with usage-based pricing. Self-serve launch with no sales calls required for your first pentest.
XBOW
Minimum $4,000 per test with no starter tier. Setup involves submitting a form and waiting to be contacted.
Target coverage
Maced AI
Full-stack coverage: web apps, APIs, and infrastructure testing from day one. White-box source code analysis included.
XBOW
Web apps only. Standalone API testing and mobile testing listed as 'coming in 2026'. No infrastructure pentesting.
Pricing
Compare pricing.
How Maced AI and XBOW pricing stacks up side-by-side.
Maced AI
Maced AI
Starter
Free to start
First pentest included
Maced AI
Pro
Usage-based
Pay per pentest, results in hours
Maced AI
Enterprise
Custom
Continuous testing, SSO, dedicated support
XBOW
XBOW
Plus
$4,000/test
2-week manual pentest equivalent
XBOW
Premium
$8,000/test
4-week manual pentest equivalent
XBOW
Enterprise
Custom
Continuous coverage
FAQ
Common questions.
Answers to common questions about Maced AI vs XBOW.
Ready to move beyond XBOW?
Get a full audit-ready pentest compatible with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 in hours. No setup, no sales calls.
- XBOW: No tier below $4,000 — excludes startups and small teams
- XBOW: 5-day report delivery vs same-day from alternatives
- XBOW: No auto-remediation or code fix generation
- XBOW: Web apps only — no standalone API, mobile, or infrastructure testing
Proof of exploit on every finding · SOC 2 & ISO 27001 compatible