Founder-friendly pricing — from $999

Security testing built
for startup budgets.

Enterprise-grade penetration testing at a fraction of the cost. Get compliance-ready reports, free retesting, and proposal within 24 hours — no enterprise sales process.

nikhil@rootdarth.com · Proposal within 24 hours · No long-term contracts

500+
Vulnerabilities found
100+
Startups & enterprises secured
14
Security domains covered
24h
Proposal response time

Pricing

Transparent pricing.
No enterprise sales bloat.

Fixed-price packages designed for startups. Know exactly what you pay before you start.

Best for early-stage startups

Quick Audit

$999

  • Single web app or API
  • OWASP Top 10 coverage
  • Automated + manual testing
  • Executive summary report
  • 5 business day turnaround
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Best for growing startups — SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA

Standard

$2,500

  • Full web app + API test
  • Infrastructure scan
  • Compliance-ready report
  • SOC 2 / HIPAA mapped
  • Free retesting included
  • 10 business day turnaround
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Best for scaling companies — custom scope

Comprehensive

$5,000+

  • Web + API + Cloud + Mobile
  • Red team simulation
  • Full compliance mapping
  • Executive + technical report
  • Priority support
  • Custom timeline
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Services

Every attack surface.
One partner.

Web Application Penetration Testing

OWASP Top 10. SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, SSRF, authentication bypass, and business logic flaws.

API Security Testing

REST, GraphQL, gRPC. BOLA, broken auth, rate limiting, mass assignment, and data exposure.

Network Penetration Testing

Internal and external. Active Directory, lateral movement, privilege escalation, firewall validation.

Android & iOS Security Testing

APK reverse engineering, insecure storage, API abuse, certificate pinning bypass, OWASP MASVS.

AI Agent Security Testing

Prompt injection, model theft, adversarial attacks, AI agent privilege escalation, system prompt extraction.

AI-Powered Application Security

LLM application auditing, RAG pipeline security, vector database testing, ML infrastructure.

Cloud Infrastructure Security

AWS, Azure, GCP. IAM misconfiguration, privilege escalation, container and serverless security.

Red Team Operations

Full-scope adversarial simulation. C2, lateral movement, AD compromise, data exfiltration, physical security.

Social Engineering

Phishing simulation, vishing, pretexting, physical intrusion, security awareness gap analysis.

Vulnerability Assessment

Automated and manual scanning. CVE research, CVSS scoring, risk prioritization, remediation guidance.

IoT & Embedded Device Security

Firmware analysis, hardware interfaces (UART/JTAG/SPI), wireless protocols, SCADA/ICS.

Smart Contract & Blockchain Security

Solidity auditing, reentrancy detection, flash loan attacks, DeFi protocol review.

CI/CD Pipeline & DevSecOps

Supply chain security, pipeline injection testing, secret detection, build hardening, SBOM.

Source Code Review

Manual code audit, secure coding analysis, architecture review, dependency mapping, SAST guidance.

Why founders choose RootDarth

Built for startups.
Tested by researchers.

Affordable fixed pricing

No hourly billing, no surprise fees. You know the price upfront — from $999 for a quick audit to $5,000+ for full coverage.

Compliance-ready from day one

Our reports are mapped to SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001. Hand them straight to your auditor — zero rework.

Free retesting included

Found and fixed the vulns? We retest for free. No extra charge, no questions asked.

24-hour proposal turnaround

Email us what you need and get a detailed proposal, timeline, and price within one business day.

AI security specialists

Rare expertise in AI agent, LLM, and RAG security — critical for modern AI-native startups.

Enterprise-grade reports

Executive summaries, CVSS scoring, proof-of-concepts, and prioritized remediation — the same quality big firms deliver at 5x the price.

How we test.

Web Applications

Manual testing against OWASP Top 10. SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, SSRF, authentication bypass, broken access control, and business logic flaws.

APIs

REST, GraphQL, and gRPC security assessment covering BOLA, broken authentication, excessive data exposure, rate limiting, mass assignment.

Networks

Internal and external assessments. Port scanning, AD attacks (Kerberoasting, AS-REP roasting, pass-the-hash), lateral movement, privilege escalation.

AI & Machine Learning

Prompt injection, model theft, adversarial attacks, training data poisoning, LLM security, RAG pipeline testing, ML infrastructure auditing.

Mobile

Android and iOS testing per OWASP MASVS. APK reverse engineering, insecure storage, API abuse, root/jailbreak bypass, certificate pinning bypass.

Cloud

AWS, Azure, GCP. IAM misconfigurations, privilege escalation paths, exposed storage, insecure serverless, container security, attack path analysis.

Process

Simple to start.
Thorough to finish.

01

Email us

Tell us what you need tested. We respond within 24 hours with a fixed price, timeline, and scope proposal.

02

We test

Our security engineers combine automated scanning with manual exploitation to find vulnerabilities scanners miss.

03

You get secured

Comprehensive report with executive summary, CVSS findings, proof-of-concepts, prioritized remediation, and free retesting.

Recognition

Verified by the industry.

Hall of Fame Acknowledgements

Google
Hall of Fame
Mastercard
Bugcrowd HOF
Federal Trade Commission
Bugcrowd HOF
Telstra
Bugcrowd HOF
OLX Group
Bugcrowd HOF

Published CVEs

CVE-2023-37743
CVE-2023-37744
CVE-2023-37745
CVE-2023-37746
OSCPCRTPeWPTXv25x CVEGoogle HOF

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Compliance

Reports that pass audits.

Our reports are structured to map directly to compliance frameworks — no rework needed.

SOC 2
PCI DSS
HIPAA
ISO 27001
CMMC
NIST

Industries

Every sector we secure.

StartupsSaaSFintechHealthcareE-commerceBlockchainGovernmentTechnologyGamingEducationManufacturingCritical Infrastructure

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Ready to secure your
startup?

Email us what you need tested. We'll send a fixed-price proposal within 24 hours. No sales calls, just a security researcher who can help.

Email Nikhil → get proposal in 24h

nikhil@rootdarth.com

FAQ

Questions.

What is penetration testing?
Penetration testing is a simulated cyberattack against your systems to identify exploitable vulnerabilities before attackers do. It helps protect against data breaches, meet compliance requirements, and maintain customer trust.
How much does a pentest cost for a startup?
Our pricing is designed for startups. A Quick Audit starts at $999 for a single web app or API. Our Standard package is $2,500 and includes full coverage plus a compliance-ready report. Email us for a custom quote — we respond within 24 hours.
Do your reports pass SOC 2 audits?
Yes. Our reports are structured to map findings directly to SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and other compliance control requirements. Founders use them to pass vendor security reviews and close enterprise deals.
How fast can you start?
We respond with a proposal within 24 hours. Once you approve, testing begins immediately. Most audits complete in 5–10 business days. Expedited timelines available.
What types of testing do you offer?
Web application, API, network, mobile (Android/iOS), AI agent, AI-powered application, cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), red team, social engineering, vulnerability assessment, IoT, smart contract, CI/CD pipeline, and source code review.
How long does a test take?
Typically 1 to 4 weeks. A single web app or API takes 1 to 2 weeks. Full network assessments or red team engagements take 3 to 4 weeks. Rapid assessments available.
Do you test AI applications?
Yes. AI security is one of our core areas. We test for prompt injection, model theft, adversarial attacks, training data poisoning, LLM application security, RAG pipeline security, and ML infrastructure.
Is testing safe for production systems?
Yes. We follow strict rules of engagement, define scope boundaries, agree on testing windows, use non-destructive techniques, and maintain constant communication. All testing is under signed NDA.
What do I get after a test?
A comprehensive report with executive summary, CVSS-scored findings, proof-of-concepts, business impact analysis, prioritized remediation guidance, and free retesting.