How to Choose the Right Cybersecurity Reporting and Collaboration Solution

Compare Dradis with cloud SaaS alternatives and custom in-house development. We have listed some of the areas teams typically consider before choosing a pentest management platform.

Feature / Consideration Dradis Cloud SaaS In-House Custom
Data Control & Security
Self-hosted deployment option Limited / Premium
Complete data sovereignty
Air-gapped deployment capability
Offline operation (laptop, secure facility)
No data egress to third parties
Vendor Independence
Open-source foundation Possible
Source code inspection & auditing
No vendor lock-in
Platform continuity if vendor closes
Custom code modifications possible
Implementation & Operations
Ready to deploy immediately
Proven reliability & stability Possible
Custom-fit to exact workflows Customizable Limited
Minimal development time required
Integration with 20+ security tools Must build
Cost & Resources
Predictable ongoing costs Possible
Low maintenance burden
No dedicated dev team required
Free from technical debt accumulation
No resource risk (key person dependency)
Lower total cost of ownership Variable
Support & Updates
Professional support included
Regular feature updates & enhancements Must build
Security patches & bug fixes Must maintain
Active user community Variable
Onboarding & training resources Must create
Long-term Viability
Proven track record (15+ years) Variable
Scalable as team grows Requires work
Future-proof against vendor changes
Team can focus on core security work
Note: This comparison evaluates typical characteristics of each deployment model. Cloud SaaS alternatives may offer some self-hosted options at premium pricing, but typically require cloud connectivity for full feature access. In-house solutions provide maximum customization but demand significant ongoing investment in development, maintenance, and support resources.

Seven Strategies To Differentiate Your Cybersecurity Consultancy

You don’t need to reinvent the wheel to stand out from other cybersecurity consultancies. Often, it's about doing the simple things better, and clearly communicating what sets you apart.

  • Tell your story better
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  • Build strategic partnerships

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