NodeZero
NodeZero: A broad autonomous testing platform with attack-path evidence and remediation verification. Ranked #4 of 34 in Penetration Testing Software by our editors (8.8/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for autonomous network and application testing.
At a glance
- Editor score8.8 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forAutonomous network and application testing
- Free planNo
- DeploymentHybrid
- Founded2019 · San Francisco, California, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Chains exploitable weaknesses into replayable attack-path evidence
- Covers internal, external, web, cloud, and Kubernetes testing
- Supports recurring tests, APIs, and one-click remediation verification
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than self-serve checkout
- There is no free plan for low-commitment evaluation
- The platform is proprietary rather than open source
Our verdict on NodeZero
NodeZero is Horizon3’s autonomous penetration-testing platform for security teams, IT administrators, DevOps professionals, and penetration testers. It covers internal network, external attack-surface, web application, cloud, and Kubernetes assessments, with additional capabilities for identity and phishing assessments. The platform combines cloud-based testing with deployable hosts for internal assessments, a web portal, reporting, recurring test scheduling, and API access.
Its main strength is the depth of its autonomous attack-path workflow. NodeZero can chain exploitable weaknesses into attack paths, provide proof of exploitation with replayable evidence, add impact context, prioritize findings, and offer remediation guidance. One-click remediation verification helps teams follow up after fixes. The GraphQL API supports automation and CI/CD workflows, while integrations with ServiceNow Vulnerability Response, Jira, Splunk, and Microsoft Sentinel connect testing results with vulnerability response, issue tracking, and security operations processes.
NodeZero is positioned for organizations that need repeated validation across more than one environment rather than a narrow, single-surface assessment tool. The published commercial model is contact sales, and there is no free plan, so buyers should expect a sales-led purchasing process. It supports web, Linux, API, and self-hosted access, but it is proprietary rather than open source. Choose NodeZero when autonomous attack-path exploitation, replayable evidence, broad environment coverage, and follow-up verification are priorities. Teams seeking self-serve pricing, a free starting tier, or an open-source option should consider alternatives.
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NodeZero fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Deployment | Hybrid |
| Web app testing | Yes |
| API testing | Yes |
| Network testing | Yes |
| Mobile testing | Not verified |
| Finding management | Yes |
| Evidence capture | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Linux |
| Compliance & security | GDPR, PCI DSS |
| Support | Live chat, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: ServiceNow Vulnerability Response, Jira, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | horizon3.ai |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
NodeZero integrations
NodeZero lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- ServiceNow Vulnerability Response
- Jira
- Splunk
- Microsoft Sentinel
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Alternatives to NodeZero
- PentesterraBroad automated penetration testing with a free plan and €23 monthly entry tier.9.3
- PentiBroad AI-led testing with human validation, evidence, retesting, and compliance reporting.9.1
- Core ImpactA broad on-premise toolkit for repeatable infrastructure, web, client-side, wireless and mobile testing.8.9
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