Bishop Fox vs Rapid7
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services (2026). Last verified June 12, 2026.
The short answer
Bishop Fox ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #4) for Engineering leaders booking pentests for compliance or security. Elite consulting firm with deep research expertise for complex security assessments.
At a glance
| Bishop Fox | Rapid7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services (2026) | #4 / The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Best for | Deep expertise for complex targets | Integrated pentesting for Rapid7 users |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($30k to $200k+ /project) | $$$ ($20k to $150k+ /project) |
| HQ | Tempe, USA | Boston, USA |
| Founded | 2005 | 2000 |
Bishop Fox
Elite consulting firm with deep research expertise for complex security assessments.
bishopfox.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services (2026)
Rapid7
Solid pentesting services that integrate with Rapid7's popular security product suite.
www.rapid7.com/services/penetration-testing/See full entry in The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services (2026)
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