Standalone Vortex MCP
$39.00 /mo
Monthly per user; deep scans require pooled plan credits
- Included scope
- Local smoke/standard checks
Vortex by BestDefense
● Identity checkedAI-assisted authorized security testing and fixes · Official-source review 2026-10-09
Vortex maps registered applications, runs security tests and proposes remediation pull requests with retest evidence. A separate MCP product performs pre-commit checks against a locally running application.
- Category
- AI-assisted authorized security testing and fixes
- Free access
- Seven-day no-card Growth trial; Starter and Pro have no trial. No permanent free plan confirmed.
- API access
- MCP clients and repository/CI/ticket integrations advertised; local MCP needs Docker. Exact hosted API and access scopes require documentation.
Is Vortex by BestDefense right for you?
A good fit for
Relevant to security teams testing systems they are authorized to assess and reviewing proposed fixes before merging.
Before you choose
Standalone MCP $39/user/month includes smoke/standard local scans without a Vortex plan; deep scans consume pooled plan credits. Hosted Starter $340/month: two targets/pentests/seats, 14 remediation PRs; Growth $1,560: ten and 72 PRs; Pro $3,650: 25 and 180 PRs, SSO/LDAP. Consumables reset monthly; targets/connections/seats are concurrent limits. Enterprise scope quoted. Continuous-every-commit marketing does not remove test quotas. Illustrative exploit queues, performance percentages and compliance mapping are not independent proof or certification. No target scanned, exploit run, credentials supplied or patch merged.
Workflow and handoff
Define written authorized scope, test an isolated app, inspect findings and patch diffs, and verify the fix independently before release.
Pricing and practical limits
Standalone MCP $39/user/month includes smoke/standard local scans without a Vortex plan; deep scans consume pooled plan credits. Hosted Starter $340/month: two targets/pentests/seats, 14 remediation PRs; Growth $1,560: ten and 72 PRs; Pro $3,650: 25 and 180 PRs, SSO/LDAP. Consumables reset monthly; targets/connections/seats are concurrent limits. Enterprise scope quoted. Continuous-every-commit marketing does not remove test quotas. Illustrative exploit queues, performance percentages and compliance mapping are not independent proof or certification. No target scanned, exploit run, credentials supplied or patch merged.
Review method
Official product evidence reviewed on 2026-10-09; product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Application performance, security claims and plan enforcement were not independently tested.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product workflow | Vortex maps registered applications, runs security tests and proposes remediation pull requests with retest evidence. A separate MCP product performs pre-commit checks against a locally running application. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
| Pricing and restrictions | Standalone MCP $39/user/month includes smoke/standard local scans without a Vortex plan; deep scans consume pooled plan credits. Hosted Starter $340/month: two targets/pentests/seats, 14 remediation PRs; Growth $1,560: ten and 72 PRs; Pro $3,650: 25 and 180 PRs, SSO/LDAP. Consumables reset monthly; targets/connections/seats are concurrent limits. Enterprise scope quoted. Continuous-every-commit marketing does not remove test quotas. Illustrative exploit queues, performance percentages and compliance mapping are not independent proof or certification. No target scanned, exploit run, credentials supplied or patch merged. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
Understand the total cost
Vortex by BestDefense pricing & plans
Starter
$340.00 /mo
Monthly; two concurrent seats/targets
- Included scope
- Two pentests and 14 remediation PRs/cycle
Growth
$1560.00 /mo
Monthly; ten concurrent seats/targets
- Included scope
- Ten pentests and 72 PRs/cycle
Pro
$3650.00 /mo
Monthly; 25 concurrent seats/targets
- Included scope
- 25 pentests and 180 PRs/cycle
Enterprise
Not listed
Custom limits and contract
- Included scope
- Negotiated testing and governance
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Was the application hands-on tested?
No. This listing is based on dated official-source evidence and a visual artwork check. Unconfirmed costs and restrictions are identified explicitly.
What is Vortex by BestDefense used for?
Vortex maps registered applications, runs security tests and proposes remediation pull requests with retest evidence. A separate MCP product performs pre-commit checks against a locally running application.
Does Vortex by BestDefense have a free plan?
Seven-day no-card Growth trial; Starter and Pro have no trial. No permanent free plan confirmed.. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.
How much does Vortex by BestDefense cost?
The listed monthly price is $39.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Vortex by BestDefense through an API?
MCP clients and repository/CI/ticket integrations advertised; local MCP needs Docker. Exact hosted API and access scopes require documentation.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Standalone MCP $39/user/month includes smoke/standard local scans without a Vortex plan; deep scans consume pooled plan credits. Hosted Starter $340/month: two targets/pentests/seats, 14 remediation PRs; Growth $1,560: ten and 72 PRs; Pro $3,650: 25 and 180 PRs, SSO/LDAP. Consumables reset monthly; targets/connections/seats are concurrent limits. Enterprise scope quoted. Continuous-every-commit marketing does not remove test quotas. Illustrative exploit queues, performance percentages and compliance mapping are not independent proof or certification. No target scanned, exploit run, credentials supplied or patch merged.
Price history
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How this profile is supported
Official product information
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