Hacken vs Spearbit / Cantina
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Hacken and Spearbit / Cantina — 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 →Spearbit / Cantina
Elite auditor collective matching top independent researchers to projects
Spearbit is a decentralized network of elite independent security researchers, and Cantina is its marketplace platform connecting projects with top-tier auditors for private engagements, competitions,…
Full review →Feature Comparison
| Feature | Hacken | Spearbit / Cantina |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Spearbit / Cantina Pricing
Spearbit / Cantina
Audit Engagement
Custom
- ✓Bespoke elite-researcher teams
- ✓Cantina audit marketplace
- ✓Competitions + managed bug bounties
- ✓Specialist depth per codebase
- ✓Quote-based engagements
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
Hacken is the better pick if you need full-stack security beyond just contract audits. Spearbit / Cantina wins when access to elite individual researchers. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.