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Independent UK penetration testing prices, and scoped quotes from accredited providers.
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One question, "cost of penetration testing", answered with a quote form that works on the page with no account, 3 guides on the questions around it, a data table you can cite (the figures and their method), and the sources every figure rests on.
- Web application penetration testing cost: 2026 UK prices: Web application penetration testing typically costs £2,500–£5,000 for a single app (3–5 days at £700–£1,200 per day, typical 2026 quotes). What moves the day count.
- Penetration testing day rates and hourly costs in the UK, 2026: UK penetration testing day rates are typically £700–£1,200 (roughly £90–£150 per hour). What sets the rate, why quotes are day-based, and annual testing costs.
- Vulnerability scan vs penetration test: the difference, plainly: A vulnerability scan is an automated tool run, from free to a few hundred pounds. A penetration test is human-led at £700–£1,200 a day. Which one your requirement means.
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Penetration Testing Cost is an independent information and introduction service operated by Ellul Solutions Ltd. We are not a penetration testing provider and are not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the NCSC, CREST or any accreditation body named on this site. We pass your details to relevant testing providers who quote you directly; we may receive a fee from those providers, and you pay nothing. Cost figures are typical 2026 quote ranges that vary by scope, provider and complexity; nothing here is security, legal or compliance advice.