Synack vs Bishop Fox
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services (2026). Last verified June 12, 2026.
The short answer
Synack ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #3) for Engineering leaders booking pentests for compliance or security. Elite crowdsourced researchers find unique vulnerabilities through a continuous testing platform.
At a glance
| Synack | Bishop Fox | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services (2026) | #3 / The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Best for | Crowdsourced continuous testing | Deep expertise for complex targets |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($50k to $250k+ /yr) | $$$$ ($30k to $200k+ /project) |
| HQ | Redwood City, USA | Tempe, USA |
| Founded | 2013 | 2005 |
Synack
Elite crowdsourced researchers find unique vulnerabilities through a continuous testing platform.
www.synack.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services (2026)
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)
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