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Hacker Bot vs StackHawk
Developer-centric DAST with CI/CD native integration. How does it compare to Hacker Bot's black-box approach?
TL;DR
Both StackHawk and Hacker Bot are developer-focused security tools—but with different approaches. StackHawk integrates into your CI/CD pipeline with OpenAPI-driven testing. Hacker Bot takes a black-box adversarial approach with GitHub PR annotations and proof-of-exploit evidence.
Choose StackHawk if you want API-first testing tightly coupled to your pipeline.
Choose Hacker Bot if you want real adversary simulation with transparent pricing.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Hacker Bot | StackHawk |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Transparency | Public, from $59/mo | Sales engagement required |
| GitHub Integration | PR annotations & checks | CI/CD pipeline focused |
| API Discovery | Automatic | Automatic + OpenAPI |
| Testing Approach | Black-box adversarial | DAST with shift-left |
| GraphQL Support | Yes | Yes |
| gRPC Support | Coming soon | Yes |
| Proof of Exploit | Yes, with evidence | Contextual remediation |
| Setup Complexity | Domain verification only | Pipeline configuration |
✓ Where StackHawk Shines
- • Automatic API attack surface discovery with deep API support
- • Designed to fit directly into CI/CD pipelines
- • Rapid incremental scanning for pull requests
- • Strong REST, GraphQL, and gRPC coverage
✗ Where StackHawk Falls Short
- • Pricing typically requires sales engagement
- • May require deeper onboarding for complex architectures
- • Less focused on proof-of-exploit evidence
- • More configuration overhead than domain-based testing
Choose StackHawk If...
- → You need gRPC testing today
- → OpenAPI-driven testing fits your workflow
- → You prefer pipeline-first integrations
- → You have complex API architectures
Choose Hacker Bot If...
- → You want real adversary simulation
- → Transparent pricing matters
- → GitHub PR annotations are your workflow
- → You value proof-of-exploit evidence
Try the Black-Box Approach
See how Hacker Bot finds what traditional DAST misses.
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