Trail of Bits vs Hacken
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Trail of Bits and Hacken — pricing, features, and which one wins for different use cases.
Trail of Bits
Elite security research firm and the gold standard for cryptography and ZK
Trail of Bits is one of the most respected security firms in all of software, not just crypto, with a research-driven reputation that makes it the gold standard for the hardest problems: cryptography,…
Full review →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 →Feature Comparison
| Feature | Trail of Bits | Hacken |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Audit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated Scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Continuous Monitoring | ✗ | ✓ |
| Upgrade Management | ✗ | ✗ |
| Multi Sig Governance | ✗ | ✗ |
| Public Reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Emergency Response | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contract Library | ✗ | ✗ |
| Formal Verification | ✓ | ✗ |
| Bug Bounty Management | ✗ | ✓ |
Trail of Bits Pricing
Trail of Bits
Audit Engagement
Custom
- ✓Manual smart-contract + protocol audits
- ✓Cryptography & ZK expertise
- ✓Custom tooling (Slither, Echidna)
- ✓Detailed public reports
- ✓Quote-based engagements
Hacken Pricing
Hacken
Audit Engagement
Custom
- ✓Smart-contract audits
- ✓Penetration testing
- ✓Proof-of-reserves + CEX audits
- ✓Compliance services
- ✓Quote-based engagements
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
Trail of Bits is the better pick if you need gold-standard reputation across all of security. Hacken wins when full-stack security beyond just contract audits. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.