StackHawk Pricing
Plans and cost breakdown for 2026
Free Tier Available
Free tier; paid plans from $5/contributor/month
by StackHawk · Security
Is StackHawk Worth It?
What You Get
- + Developer-first DAST in CI/CD pipelines
- + Fast scanning with actionable results
- + API security testing focus
- + Free tier for single app
- + Easy setup vs traditional DAST tools
What to Watch Out For
- - DAST only (no SAST)
- - Limited enterprise features on lower tiers
- - Narrower scope than full CNAPP platforms
Security Pricing Comparison
| Tool | Pricing Model | Starting Price | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| StackHawk (this tool) | Freemium | Free tier; paid plans from $5/contributor/month | StackHawk |
| Aikido Security | Freemium | Free tier (2 users, 10 repos); Basic $300/month (10 users, 100 repos); Pro $600/month | Aikido Security |
| Allstar by OpenSSF | Free | Free and open source | Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) |
| Apiiro | Paid | Contact for pricing | Apiiro |
| Aqua Security AI | Paid | Custom pricing | Aqua Security |
| Arnica | Freemium | Free tier available; paid plans from $300/year (Core Business), Core Enterprise from $600/year | Arnica |
| Bearer | Freemium | Free tier available | Bearer Inc. |
| Bytebase | Freemium | Free (self-hosted Community, up to 20 users); Pro from $20/user/month (cloud-only); self-hosted paid features require Enterprise | Bytebase |
| Checkmarx | Enterprise | Custom pricing (typically ~$8K–$50K+/year depending on developers, modules, and term) | Checkmarx |
| Cycode | Freemium | Usage-based pricing tied to active developer count and AI usage (free trial available; no permanent free tier) | Cycode |
| Doppler | Freemium | Free Developer plan for up to 3 users, then $8/user/month; Team plan $21/user/month | Doppler |
Pricing FAQ
How much does StackHawk cost?
StackHawk uses a freemium pricing model. Plans start at Free tier; paid plans from $5/contributor/month.
Does StackHawk have a free plan?
Yes, StackHawk offers a free tier with limited features. Paid plans start at Free tier; paid plans from $5/contributor/month.
Is StackHawk worth the price?
StackHawk offers developer-first dast in ci/cd pipelines and fast scanning with actionable results. However, consider that dast only (no sast). Compare with alternatives to find the best value for your needs.
What are cheaper alternatives to StackHawk?
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