Trail of Bits vs QuillAudits
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Trail of Bits and QuillAudits — 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 →QuillAudits
High-volume Web3 auditor with 1,400+ audits across many chains
QuillAudits is a high-volume Web3 security auditor that has completed 1,400+ audits, reviewed over a million lines of code, and secured several billion dollars in digital assets across a wide range of…
Full review →Feature Comparison
| Feature | Trail of Bits | QuillAudits |
|---|---|---|
| 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
QuillAudits Pricing
QuillAudits
Audit Engagement
Custom
- ✓Smart-contract audits (multi-chain)
- ✓Penetration testing
- ✓Security consulting
- ✓Public reports
- ✓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. QuillAudits wins when 1,400+ audits and billions secured. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.