Sherlock vs OtterSec
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Sherlock and OtterSec — 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 →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 | Sherlock | OtterSec |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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?
Sherlock is the better pick if you need taps an 11,000+ competitive researcher network. 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.