Cyfrin vs OtterSec
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Cyfrin and OtterSec — pricing, features, and which one wins for different use cases.
Cyfrin
EVM audit depth plus a huge security-education and tooling ecosystem
Cyfrin combines private smart-contract audits with one of the largest security-education and tooling ecosystems in Web3, including the popular Cyfrin Updraft learning platform and the CodeHawks compet…
Full review →OtterSec
Security firm specializing in Solana, Rust, and non-EVM ecosystems
OtterSec is a security firm that has become a go-to auditor for Solana, Rust-based programs, and other non-EVM ecosystems — a space where fewer firms have deep expertise. Founded by researchers with s…
Full review →Feature Comparison
| Feature | Cyfrin | OtterSec |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Audit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated Scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Continuous Monitoring | ✗ | ✗ |
| Upgrade Management | ✗ | ✗ |
| Multi Sig Governance | ✗ | ✗ |
| Public Reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Emergency Response | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contract Library | ✓ | ✗ |
| Formal Verification | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bug Bounty Management | ✓ | ✗ |
Cyfrin Pricing
Cyfrin
Audit Engagement
Custom
- ✓Private EVM smart-contract audits
- ✓CodeHawks contest marketplace
- ✓Security tooling + education ecosystem
- ✓Public reports
- ✓Quote-based engagements
OtterSec Pricing
OtterSec
Audit Engagement
Custom
- ✓Manual audits (Solana/Rust focus)
- ✓Non-EVM ecosystem expertise
- ✓Move + Cosmos coverage
- ✓Public reports
- ✓Quote-based engagements
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
Cyfrin is the better pick if you need strong evm private-audit depth. OtterSec wins when deep solana/rust and non-evm expertise. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.