Sherlock vs ChainSecurity
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Sherlock and ChainSecurity — pricing, features, and which one wins for different use cases.
Sherlock
Audit contests plus smart-contract coverage backed by a researcher network
Sherlock takes a distinctive approach to audits: rather than assigning a fixed in-house team, it builds each engagement from an 11,000+ researcher network, using performance data to match proven speci…
Full review →ChainSecurity
Zurich-based auditor known for rigor and formal-methods depth
ChainSecurity is a Zurich-based smart-contract security firm, spun out of ETH Zurich research, known for methodical rigor and strength in formal methods and static analysis alongside expert manual rev…
Full review →Feature Comparison
| Feature | Sherlock | ChainSecurity |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Audit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated Scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Continuous Monitoring | ✗ | ✗ |
| Upgrade Management | ✗ | ✗ |
| Multi Sig Governance | ✗ | ✗ |
| Public Reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Emergency Response | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contract Library | ✗ | ✗ |
| Formal Verification | ✗ | ✓ |
| Bug Bounty Management | ✓ | ✗ |
Sherlock Pricing
Sherlock
Audit Contest + Coverage
Custom
- ✓Contest-based audits
- ✓11,000+ researcher network
- ✓Optional smart-contract coverage
- ✓Performance-matched specialists
- ✓Quote-based
ChainSecurity Pricing
ChainSecurity
Audit Engagement
Custom
- ✓Manual EVM audits
- ✓Formal methods + static analysis
- ✓Protocol design reviews
- ✓Detailed reports
- ✓Quote-based engagements
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
Sherlock is the better pick if you need taps an 11,000+ competitive researcher network. ChainSecurity wins when eth zurich research lineage and rigor. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.