Hacken vs Code4rena
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Hacken and Code4rena — pricing, features, and which one wins for different use cases.
Hacken
Full-stack Web3 security firm spanning audits, pentesting, and compliance
Hacken is a full-stack Web3 cybersecurity firm offering smart-contract audits alongside a broader security suite: penetration testing, blockchain protocol analysis, proof-of-reserves, and regulatory/c…
Full review →Code4rena
Competitive audit platform crowdsourcing bug discovery through contests
Code4rena (C4) pioneered the competitive audit model, running time-boxed public and private audit contests where hundreds of independent 'Wardens' compete to find vulnerabilities in a codebase, with p…
Full review →Feature Comparison
| Feature | Hacken | Code4rena |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Audit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated Scanning | ✓ | ✗ |
| Continuous Monitoring | ✓ | ✗ |
| Upgrade Management | ✗ | ✗ |
| Multi Sig Governance | ✗ | ✗ |
| Public Reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Emergency Response | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contract Library | ✗ | ✗ |
| Formal Verification | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bug Bounty Management | ✓ | ✓ |
Hacken Pricing
Hacken
Audit Engagement
Custom
- ✓Smart-contract audits
- ✓Penetration testing
- ✓Proof-of-reserves + CEX audits
- ✓Compliance services
- ✓Quote-based engagements
Code4rena Pricing
Code4rena
Audit Contest
Custom
- ✓Competitive audit contests
- ✓Large 'Warden' researcher pool
- ✓Severity-based prize pools
- ✓Public + private contests
- ✓Prize-pool-based pricing
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
Hacken is the better pick if you need full-stack security beyond just contract audits. Code4rena wins when pioneered the competitive audit model. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.