Agentic Index
Horizon3 Ai vs Xbow (2026)
The two best known autonomous pentest platforms, and they are built for different rooms.
Horizon3's NodeZero runs continuously and safely in production with no persistent agents, chaining real attack paths across internal, external, cloud, Active Directory and web app surfaces and verifying fixes instantly, FedRAMP High Authorized. XBOW directs thousands of parallel agents that chain vulnerabilities into reproducible exploit validated paths, first AI to reach number one on HackerOne, from 6,000 dollars per on demand engagement. Horizon3 for continuous internal assurance, XBOW for application depth and a priced entry point.
Choose Horizon3 Ai if
- Internal network, Active Directory and cloud surfaces are the scope, not just applications.
- FedRAMP High Authorization is a procurement requirement your environment imposes.
- Running safely in production with no persistent agents is what makes this deployable for you.
Choose Xbow if
- Application security is the scope and exploit validated proof is what you need to show developers.
- A 6,000 dollar on demand engagement lets you buy one test before buying a program.
- The HackerOne result is the evidence you want against a claim this category makes loosely.
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