One of the most common questions we receive from Indian businesses is: how much does penetration testing cost? The honest answer is: it depends. But this guide will give you a clear framework to understand what factors affect pricing.
Factors that affect penetration testing cost in India
- Scope: number of IPs, URLs, or application features tested
- Type: web app, network, mobile, or cloud testing
- Methodology: automated vs. manual testing (manual is more thorough and costs more)
- Report depth: executive summary only vs. full technical report
- Retesting: whether a re-test after remediation is included
Typical VAPT pricing ranges in India (2025)
- Web application VAPT: ₹30,000 – ₹3,00,000 depending on scope
- Network penetration testing: ₹25,000 – ₹2,00,000
- Mobile app security testing: ₹40,000 – ₹2,50,000
- API security testing: ₹20,000 – ₹1,50,000
- Full infrastructure VAPT: ₹1,00,000 – ₹10,00,000+
What's included in a professional VAPT engagement?
- Pre-engagement scoping and rules of engagement
- Automated vulnerability scanning
- Manual exploitation and verification
- Detailed technical report with CVSS scores
- Executive summary for management
- Remediation guidance and re-test
Why cheap VAPT can cost you more in the long run
Low-cost automated scanning is not penetration testing. True VAPT requires experienced analysts who can identify business-logic flaws and chain vulnerabilities that automated tools miss. A missed critical vulnerability can lead to a breach that costs far more than a proper test.
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