Hacken vs Zellic
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Hacken and Zellic — 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 →Zellic
Research-led security firm strong on novel protocols, ZK, and Rust
Zellic is a fast-rising, research-led security firm that has built a strong reputation for auditing cutting-edge and unconventional systems — novel DeFi protocols, zero-knowledge circuits, Rust-based …
Full review →Feature Comparison
| Feature | Hacken | Zellic |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Zellic Pricing
Zellic
Audit Engagement
Custom
- ✓Manual audits (EVM + non-EVM)
- ✓Solana/Rust + ZK expertise
- ✓Novel protocol reviews
- ✓Technical public research
- ✓Quote-based engagements
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
Hacken is the better pick if you need full-stack security beyond just contract audits. Zellic wins when research-led, strong on novel/hard targets. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.