Ghostwriter vs Pentesterra
Ghostwriter
github.comPentesterra
pentesterra.comSide by side
| Figure | Ghostwriter | Pentesterra |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €23/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Spec score · Penetration Testing Software | 7.7 (#18) | 8.9 (#1) |
| Deployment | Ghostwriter is a Django web app with installation and setup instructions in its documentation. | The platform is deployable as SaaS, dedicated PaaS, or fully air-gapped on-premises. |
| Integrations | Ghostwriter can automatically log activity from Mythic C2 and Cobalt Strike. | Published integrations include Jira ticket creation, ServiceNow, SIEM CEF/JSON export, SAML/OIDC SSO and CI/CD workflows. |
| Support | The project README directs users to the BloodHound Slack Team’s #ghostwriter channel and GitHub issues for help. | The licensing matrix lists 24x7 support for VM, ANPT, BAS, Web pentesting, MSSP and GOV tiers. |
Plans
Pentesterra
- DevGuard FreeFree
- Vibe Coding€23 a month
- Vibe Coding Pro€75 a month
- Small Team€299 a month
- Team (SMB)€1,299 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Ghostwriter
Ghostwriter has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Pentesterra
Pentesterra is a security orchestration platform combining vulnerability management, automated network and web pentesting, breach and attack simulation, and AI-assisted exploit verification. Its workflow links attack-surface mapping, simulation, and controlled exploitation, prioritizing findings with evidence. Web testing covers modern web apps, single-page applications, and APIs through public or private proxies and Tor, including authentication flows, CSRF, JWT, and WAF evasion. Safe exploit validation uses real-world tools in non-malicious modes and is described as involving no malware or ransomware. Attack Chain Analysis turns web, network, and DevGuard findings into directed kill-chain graphs, with up to 20 paths at depth five or less. Deployment is available as SaaS, dedicated PaaS, or fully air-gapped on-premises. Integrations include Jira ticket creation from verified findings and a REST API for scans, results, and reporting. Enterprise options add SIEM export, ticketing integrations, SSO, and compliance evidence packages. Plans range from a free DevGuard Free tier to Vibe Coding at €23/month; higher tiers list specific scan and project limits, while Enterprise pricing is custom.