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Honest comparison — updated April 2026
Two VAPT platforms. Different approaches, different price points. Here is an honest breakdown so you can pick the right one for your business.
Best for: Startups, SMBs, D2C brands, SaaS companies needing fast, affordable VAPT with Indian compliance mapping.
Best for: Mid-market companies needing CERT-In empaneled vendor, manual pentesting depth, and verifiable certificates.
Every claim here is based on publicly available information from both platforms as of April 2026.
| Feature | Bachao.AI | Astra Security |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Entry priceBachao.AI | Free scan (basic) | ~$199/month (~$2,388/year) |
| Detailed VAPT reportBachao.AI | ~₹2,00,592 · typically 60–80% less | Included in subscription |
| Full report + AI remediationBachao.AI | ~₹2,00,592 · typically 60–80% less | Higher-tier plans |
| Billing modelBachao.AI | Pay per scan — no subscription lock-in | Monthly/annual subscription |
| Speed | ||
| Scan completion timeBachao.AI | ~2 hours (AI-powered) | 24-72 hours (automated + manual) |
| Report deliveryBachao.AI | Same day | 1-3 business days |
| Methodology | ||
| OWASP Top 10 coverage | Yes | Yes |
| Manual penetration testingAstra | AI-assisted (Claude AI validation) | Yes — human pentesters included |
| Scan engine | Nuclei (9,000+ templates) + ZAP + Nmap | Proprietary scanner + manual testing |
| False positive rate | <3% (AI-validated) | Low (manual verification) |
| Scan isolationBachao.AI | Firecracker microVM per scan | Cloud-based scanning |
| Compliance | ||
| DPDP Act mappingBachao.AI | Yes — auto-mapped to Schedule I | Not available |
| CERT-In aligned methodologyAstra | Yes | Yes — CERT-In empaneled |
| SEBI CSCRF mappingBachao.AI | Yes | Not available |
| SOC 2 / ISO 27001 mapping | Yes (via compliance suite) | Yes |
| Pentest certificateAstra | CERT-In grade report | Yes — publicly verifiable certificate |
| Platform | ||
| CXO dashboardAstra | Coming soon | Yes — executive dashboard included |
| CI/CD integration | Yes (DevSecOps pipeline) | Yes (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) |
| AI remediation codeBachao.AI | Yes — fix code for your tech stack | Remediation guidance (manual) |
| Beyond VAPT (full platform)Bachao.AI | 20+ products: CSPM, DPDP, forensics, dark web, vCISO, RASP, etc. | VAPT, pentest, compliance (focused scope) |
| Support | ||
| Target market | Indian SMBs, startups, D2C brands | Global — SMBs and mid-market |
| INR billingBachao.AI | Yes — GST invoices included | USD billing (converted to INR) |
Data sourced from getastra.com and bachao.ai as of April 2026. Astra pricing may vary by plan. Bachao.AI pricing is scope-based — free call to get your quote.
A startup running quarterly VAPT scans. Here is the annual cost comparison.
Bachao.AI — 4 scans/year
Typically 60–80% less than Astra. No subscription. Pay only when you scan.
Astra Security — annual plan
Includes unlimited automated scans, manual pentest, and certificate. Higher tiers available.
Every VAPT engagement is scoped to your actual attack surface — no flat subscription that pretends every project is the same. Our automated approach typically costs 40–60% less than traditional VAPT providers for equivalent coverage.
Start with a free scan → see your risk profile → discuss scope → get a quote that fits your project.
For SMEs and startups who need a credible security report for their board or compliance checklist.
For Series A+ companies and NBFCs who need continuous monitoring and a DPDP / CERT-In compliant report.
For large organisations and CISOs who need full-scope testing and a board-ready compliance audit trail.
Scope discussed on a free 15-min call · No commitment required
Neither tool is universally better. It depends on what you need.
A note on honesty: This comparison is published by Bachao.AI. We have tried to be fair — where Astra is stronger (CERT-In empanelment, manual testing, CXO dashboard), we say so. All Astra data is from their public website (getastra.com) as of April 2026. If anything here is inaccurate, email ceo@bachao.ai and we will correct it.
Common questions about Bachao.AI vs Astra Security.
It depends on your needs. Bachao.AI is significantly cheaper (pay-per-scan from free vs $199/month) and faster (~2 hours vs 1-3 days). It also offers DPDP Act compliance mapping that Astra doesn't have. However, Astra has CERT-In empanelment, manual pentesters, a CXO dashboard, and a publicly verifiable pentest certificate. If you need a CERT-In empaneled vendor specifically, Astra has that advantage. If you need affordable, fast VAPT with Indian compliance mapping, Bachao.AI is the better fit.
Bachao.AI offers a free basic scan, with paid reports priced by scope — no subscription. Astra Security starts at approximately $199/month ($2,388/year) for their scanner plan. For a startup running quarterly VAPT, Bachao.AI is typically 60–80% less than Astra's ~₹2,00,000/year — discuss your scope on a free call.
Bachao.AI uses AI-assisted validation instead of human pentesters. Claude AI re-tests every finding to reduce false positives to under 3%. Astra includes human pentesters in their workflow. For most web application VAPT, AI-assisted testing catches the same vulnerabilities faster. For complex business logic testing or compliance audits requiring manual pentest evidence, Astra's human testing can be an advantage.
Bachao.AI automatically maps every VAPT finding to DPDP Act Schedule I requirements, SEBI CSCRF controls, and RBI IT Framework guidelines. This is built into every scan at no extra cost. Astra Security does not currently offer DPDP Act compliance mapping — their compliance focus is on SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
Yes, Astra Security has CERT-In empanelment, which is required for certain government and regulated entity audits in India. Bachao.AI follows CERT-In aligned methodology and provides CERT-In grade reports, but the empanelment status differs. If your compliance requirement specifically mandates a CERT-In empaneled auditor, verify current empanelment status directly with CERT-In.
Yes. Bachao.AI is an end-to-end cybersecurity platform with 20+ products including cloud security (CSPM), API security, dark web monitoring, DPDP compliance, SEBI CSCRF audit, cyber forensics, vCISO AI copilot, RASP, DevSecOps, incident response, and more. Astra is primarily focused on VAPT and penetration testing with some compliance features.
Bachao.AI typically completes a full scan in approximately 2 hours using AI-powered scanning with Nuclei (9,000+ templates), ZAP, and Nmap running in isolated Firecracker microVMs. Astra's combined automated + manual testing usually takes 24-72 hours for the automated portion, with full manual pentest results in 4-7 business days.
Bachao.AI covers your entire security surface — from code to cloud to compliance.
Your first scan is free. No credit card, no subscription. See your vulnerabilities in under 2 hours, then decide if you need the detailed report.