Keep security findings under your control

Self-hosted pentest reporting for teams facing data sovereignty, offline work, or air-gapped delivery requirements. No vendor cloud. No internet required.

  • Deploy on your infrastructure, not vendor cloud
  • Work securely in air-gapped environments
  • Meet client compliance without exceptions
  • The peace of mind your data isn't at risk
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The cloud is great, until it isn't...

  • Want your data to stay in your environment?

    Self-host Dradis for full data sovereignty. Cloud SaaS usually means vendor-hosted storage, access and risk.
  • Running in an air-gapped or classified environment?

    Dradis can run in air-gapped or limited-connectivity environments. Cloud SaaS is blocked when the internet is.
  • Need provable control for clients & compliance?

    Run Dradis under your access controls and audit requirements. Cloud SaaS controls and audit depth are often tiered or limited.

When cloud SaaS hits real-world constraints

Fast to start - but not always compatible with regulated clients, offline work, or strict delivery requirements.

Why teams choose Cloud SaaS

Fast to start - especially for always-online teams.

  • Fast rollout: fewer infrastructure decisions up front
  • Anywhere access: works well for distributed teams when internet access is strong
  • Vendor-managed ops: upgrades and hosting handled on the vendor’s schedule
  • One size fits all: less configuration and less flexibility

When self-hosted makes sense

Client rules, offline work, or tighter controls are needed.

  • Data residency & sovereignty: some engagements require findings to stay on customer-controlled infrastructure
  • Offline / air-gapped work: full functionality in offline and restricted-network environments
  • Auditability: provable access and change trails under your control
  • Deliverable consistency: templates and QA workflows help teams ship reports faster with fewer last-minute fixes
  • Extensibility: open-source foundation means you can adapt workflows and integrations without vendor lock-in
Talk through your constraints

How self-hosting solves delivery constraints

The same four constraints that trip up Cloud SaaS, solved without the cloud dependency.

Data sovereignty by design

Keep findings, evidence, and reports inside your environment.

  • Store sensitive client data on infrastructure you control
  • Reduce risk from third-party hosting and data egress requirements
  • Support security reviews and client constraints without “exceptions”
Data sovereignty in Dradis:
  • Self-hosted deployment on your network
  • Centralized evidence + findings under your access controls
  • No forced vendor cloud storage for sensitive deliverables

Offline / air-gapped ready

Work securely even when internet access is limited or blocked.

  • Keep delivery moving in secure facilities and segmented networks
  • Avoid “online-only” blockers for reporting and QA
  • Reduce fragmentation across laptops, folders, and email chains
Offline access with Dradis:
  • Deploy inside restricted environments (including air-gapped)
  • Capture evidence and write-up findings where you’re allowed to work
  • Consistent reporting without relying on external connectivity

Auditability you can prove

Clear access + change trails for clients and compliance.

  • Know who viewed, changed, or exported sensitive content
  • Support internal assurance and client security reviews
  • Reduce ambiguity during QA and delivery handoffs
Dradis is audit and compliance ready:
  • Role-based permissions and controlled access
  • Audit logs to support accountability
  • Clear ownership and workflow visibility for review/QA

Ship consistent reports faster

Templates + QA workflows + issue libraries that reduce rework.

  • Standardize structure, severity mapping, and language across consultants
  • Reduce copy/paste drift and last-minute formatting scramble
  • Ship reports faster with predictable review cycles
Reporting engine in Dradis:
  • Reusable Issue Libraries to avoid rewriting common vulns
  • Report templates that match your deliverables
  • Built-in workflows to support QA and consistency
Talk through your constraints

We’ll show you what self-hosted looks like in your environment.

Dradis vs Cloud SaaS

Compare Dradis with cloud SaaS alternatives. We have listed some of the areas teams typically consider before choosing a pentest management platform.

Feature / Consideration Dradis Cloud SaaS
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 ✓ ✗
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 ✓ ✓
Custom-fit to exact workflows Customizable Limited
Minimal development time required ✓ ✓
Integration with 25+ security tools ✓ ✓
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 ✓ Unknown
Support & Updates
Professional support included ✓ ✓
Regular feature updates & enhancements ✓ ✓
Security patches & bug fixes ✓ ✓
Active user community ✓ Variable
Onboarding & training resources ✓ ✓
Long-term Viability
Proven track record (15+ years) ✓ Variable
Scalable as team grows ✓ ✓
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.

See Dradis vs Cloud SaaS in Your Workflow

We’ll map your constraints, templates, and delivery requirements - not run a generic sales deck.

In 20 minutes, we’ll cover:

  • Self-hosting, offline, and air-gapped deployment options
  • Issue Libraries, QA workflows, and report generation
  • How teams reduce reporting time while improving consistency

🕒 20 minutes | 🎯 Custom to your workflow | 💬 Led by a real person

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