2026 Comparison

TurboPentest vs Qualys WAS

Last updated: February 2026

AI-Powered Web Application Scanning - starting at $1,995-20,000+/year. TurboPentest delivers agentic AI pentesting with 15 tools starting at $99/domain or $1,069/year.

2x less expensive

TurboPentest

$1,069

per year (Starter plan, 12 pentests)

Network + web app pentest

15 tools + P4L4D1N AI

Results in up to 4 hours

Qualys WAS

$1,995-20,000+

year

Qualys TotalAppSec with AI Quick Scan

Hours to days

Annual subscription, $1,995+ (25 apps)

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

See exactly what you get with TurboPentest vs Qualys WAS.

Feature
TurboPentest
Qualys WAS
Pay-per-domain pricing
AI-powered exploit validation
Number of scanning tools
15 tools
Qualys TotalAppSec with AI Quick Scan
OWASP Top 10 coverage
Network scanning (Nmap, OpenVAS)
Web app scanning (ZAP, Nuclei)
Source code analysis (Gitleaks, Semgrep, Trivy)
Subdomain discovery
SSL/TLS analysis
Professional PDF report
Security attestation letter
Attack surface map
Threat model
CI/CD integration (GitHub Actions)
Time to results
Up to 4 hours
Hours to days
Setup complexity
Enter URL, click pentest
Cloud agent or virtual scanner appliance
Minimum commitment
None - $99 one-time
Annual subscription, $1,995+ (25 apps)

Why Teams Choose TurboPentest Over Qualys WAS

Qualys WAS costs $1,995-20,000+/year. Here's what you get for $99 with TurboPentest.

Traditional DAST scanner - not a penetration test

AI Quick Scan improves speed but still scan-based, not exploit-validated

No proof-of-concept exploits or attack chaining

No security attestation letter

No attack surface map or threat model

Complex setup with agents or appliances

What You Get for $99

Every TurboPentest includes agentic AI pentesting with all 15 tools, AI validation, and professional deliverables.

PDF Report

Executive summary, findings with PoCs, remediation guidance

Attestation Letter

Third-party security testing proof for auditors and customers

Attack Surface Map

Endpoints, ports, technologies, and auth mechanisms mapped

Threat Model

STRIDE analysis with prioritized manual testing recommendations

Try It for $99 - No Commitment

Enter your domain and get a professional agentic AI pentest. 15 tools, P4L4D1N AI validation, results typically in up to 4 hours. See why teams switch from Qualys WAS.

One-time payment · No commitment required