The Intruder.io alternative built for EU compliance
Intruder is a solid external vulnerability scanner. Matproof adds AI-driven authenticated pentesting plus compliance-framework mapping for DORA, NIS2, ISO 27001 and SOC 2 — so one tool handles both security testing and the audit trail.
The key difference
Intruder focuses on external perimeter scanning with a clean UX. Matproof adds authenticated black-box and white-box testing, source-code analysis, and clause-by-clause mapping to compliance frameworks — the audit-evidence layer Intruder does not produce.
When teams switch: Teams switch from Intruder when they outgrow external-only scanning and need source-code analysis, authenticated API testing, and framework-mapped reports for compliance audits. Intruder's external scans stay useful as a layer, but Matproof replaces the pentest + compliance-evidence combination.
Matproof vs Intruder.io — feature comparison
| Feature | Matproof | Intruder |
|---|---|---|
| External perimeter scanning | Yes, continuous | Yes — core strength |
| Authenticated web app pentest | Yes — black-box and white-box | Limited (Premium tier) |
| Source code analysis (SAST) | Yes — 40+ languages | No |
| API pentest (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) | Yes | Basic |
| Proof of exploit | Every finding validated | CVSS scoring only |
| DORA / NIS2 framework mapping | Native — every finding mapped to clause | No |
| ISO 27001 / SOC 2 audit report | Yes — audit-ready | Scan report only |
| Data residency | EU (Frankfurt) | UK / Ireland |
| SARIF export (GitHub / GitLab / ADO) | Yes | No |
| Starting price | €299/month add-on | $113/month (Essential) |
Where Matproof wins
- AI-driven authenticated pentesting — not just external scanning
- SAST + DAST + API + infrastructure in one platform
- Compliance framework mapping built into every report
- Proof of exploit for every finding (not theoretical CVSS only)
- SARIF export directly into GitHub Advanced Security
- EU-only data handling for DORA and GDPR customers
Where Intruder wins
- Very polished UX for external scanning
- Strong brand recognition among UK mid-market
- Large integration ecosystem (Slack, Jira, Teams)
- Simpler pricing tiers for small teams
EU-regulated entities, compliance-driven teams, teams needing source-code + infrastructure + compliance in one platform
Small teams needing straightforward external scanning without compliance overhead
FAQ — Intruder.io vs Matproof
Can Matproof replace Intruder.io?
For most EU-regulated and compliance-focused teams: yes. Matproof covers everything Intruder does (external scanning, vulnerability detection, Slack/Jira integrations) plus authenticated pentesting, source-code analysis, and framework mapping. Teams with very simple external-only needs may prefer Intruder's UX.
Does Matproof offer external-only scanning like Intruder?
Yes. Matproof's black-box mode behaves similarly to Intruder's external scan. The difference is that Matproof also runs authenticated and source-code tests in the same engagement — Intruder's equivalent requires their Premium tier and still does not cover code.
How does pricing compare?
Intruder's Essential plan starts around $113/month per target. Matproof AI Penetration Testing is €299/month as an add-on to any Matproof plan, with 3 full pentest runs included and €149 per additional run. For compliance-focused teams, the included framework mapping typically saves the cost of a separate GRC tool.
Does Matproof support DORA and NIS2?
Yes — natively. Every Matproof finding is mapped to the specific DORA Article, NIS2 technical measure, or ISO 27001 Annex A control it informs. Intruder does not provide compliance-framework mapping.
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