PTaaS for SaaS
Invadel vs Software Secured
Software Secured focuses on SaaS companies working through SOC 2, delivering penetration testing as a subscription. Invadel serves the same buyers with fixed-scope engagements and published prices, plus a program option for recurring coverage.
The models
How each one works
Software Secured
As of Sep 2026, Software Secured packages penetration testing as a recurring service aimed at SaaS engineering teams, with testing spread across the year and reporting geared to compliance cycles.
Invadel
Fixed-scope tests priced in public, run by senior in-house testers, with reports formatted as audit evidence and uploaded straight into Vanta, Drata, or Secureframe.
Side by side
Invadel compared with Software Secured
| Dimension | Software Secured | Invadel |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Recurring subscription | Fixed engagement, or an annual program |
| Pricing | Publishes starting prices by service and package | Fixed price per engagement, published on the pricing page before you talk to anyone |
| Focus | SaaS engineering teams | SaaS, fintech, healthcare, and regulated NYC firms |
| Retest | One or three retest rounds by service, unlimited on its PTaaS plan | Free retest of remediated findings on every penetration test |
| Compliance | SOC 2 oriented | SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NYDFS 500, CMMC |
| Who tests | In-house team | Senior in-house testers, manual-first, the same people on every engagement |
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An honest read
Which one should you pick
We would rather you choose correctly than choose us. Here is where each option genuinely wins.
Choose Software Secured when
- You want testing spread through the year under one SaaS-style contract.
- Your engineering workflow is the primary consumer of findings.
- You prefer a vendor focused narrowly on the SaaS segment.
Choose Invadel when
- You carry obligations beyond SOC 2, such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, or NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500.
- You want the price published rather than quoted.
- You are in the New York metro and want testers who can be on site.
Where to start
The engagements buyers compare here
Web Application Penetration Testing
Manual testing of your web application across the OWASP Top 10, business logic, and all user roles, with a free retest included, from $5,200.
From $5,200
API Penetration Testing Services
REST, GraphQL, and SOAP testing for broken authorization, token flaws, and data exposure, with every endpoint in scope, from $4,000.
From $4,000
Penetration Testing as a Service
Recurring senior-led testing and validated scanning, run as one ongoing program with every finding tracked live on the platform.
What drives each price: Web App cost guide, API cost guide.
01Do you work with SOC 2 auditors?
Regularly. Our SOC 2 penetration testing reports map findings to Trust Services Criteria and include an attestation letter. The SOC 2 evidence checklist lists everything an auditor asks for.
02Do you cover PCI DSS and HIPAA as well?
Yes. PCI DSS penetration testing covers the Requirement 11.4 external, internal, and segmentation tests, and HIPAA penetration testing covers the systems that hold ePHI. One engagement can be reported against all three frameworks.
03Can you test inside our release cycle?
Yes. A program schedules windows around your releases and audit dates.
04What does a SaaS web application test cost?
From $5,200, fixed before work begins, with the retest and attestation letter included.
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