What Does VAPT Cost in Singapore? A 2026 Pricing Guide
Published 27 September 2026
Need a test booked against a deadline? See how we scope and price penetration testing, or get a quote within 48 hours.
You need VAPT done. A regulator, a client's vendor questionnaire, an ISO 27001 auditor, or your cyber insurance renewal has asked for it, and the first question your management will ask is what it costs.
Most providers answer "it depends" and wait for your budget. That answer is not wrong, exactly. But it is not useful either. So here are the ranges, what moves them, and how to read a quote so you can tell disciplined testing from a scanner run with a report attached.
What you are actually paying for
VAPT stands for Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing. The vulnerability assessment finds weaknesses. The penetration test exploits them, the way a real attacker would, to prove what is actually reachable.
The work is manual. A scanner lists what might be wrong; a tester chains findings, abuses business logic, and thinks around controls. When you pay for VAPT, you are buying days of a certified consultant's time: scoping, testing, a report your auditor will accept, a walkthrough with your engineers, and usually a retest to confirm fixes.
That is why cost tracks effort, and effort tracks scope. Any price quoted before scope is a number invented to start a conversation.
Typical VAPT ranges in Singapore (2026)
These are market ranges for licensed Singapore providers, not a quotation. Within each band, quality varies more than price does.
| Engagement | Typical scope | Range (SGD) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic web application test | One application, standard complexity | from 2,500 |
| Mid-sized VAPT | Network + application, SME scope | 5,000 – 20,000 |
| Enterprise red team | Full-spectrum, multi-week engagement | 50,000+ |
Three things worth noticing in that table. Basic does not mean cut down: an entry-level web application test from a serious provider is still manual testing against the OWASP methodology. Mid-sized is where most Singapore SMEs land, and where quotes vary the most, because "network plus applications" can mean five assets or fifty. And red team pricing is genuinely open-ended, because the scope is defined by objectives rather than systems.
What actually moves the price
Scope size. Assets, applications, APIs, network segments. Double the attack surface and you double the days. This is the honest answer to "why can't I just get a number."
Complexity. A straightforward CRUD web app prices differently from a payments platform with multiple user roles, legacy integrations, and thick client components.
Timeline. Compressed timelines cost more. Rushing an assessment does not reduce the work, it reschedules other clients' work to fit yours.
Retest terms. Some providers charge for retests, some include a window. Over a full compliance cycle this changes total cost more than the headline rate does.
Tester credentials. CREST-certified consultants command higher rates than uncertified testers, and for regulated work they are often the only acceptable option. You are paying for the report your regulator accepts, not just the testing.
How to read a VAPT quote
Most quotes are one page and read like invoices. Here is what to look for instead.
Red flags: pricing per vulnerability found, "unlimited" testing, deliverables that are scanner output reformatted, no retest included, day rates with no tester seniority or certification named.
Good signs: a named methodology (OWASP, PTES, or CREST), stated tester credentials, a sample report offered before you commit, a defined retest window, and a scoping call before any number appears.
The pattern behind every red flag is the same: the provider is paid to find little. The pattern behind every good sign is the opposite. You want the incentive pointing at your risk, not at their margin.
Frequently asked questions
Is VAPT mandatory in Singapore?
Not universally. It is required for MAS-regulated financial institutions under the Technology Risk Management Guidelines, increasingly expected for ISO 27001 certification, and commonly required as a condition of cyber insurance policies. PDPC enforcement history shows that documented VAPT records reduce regulatory penalties even when vulnerabilities existed at the time of a breach.
Why do quotes vary so much for the "same" test?
Because scope definitions differ wildly. Two quotes for a "web application test" can mean a half-day automated scan or four days of manual testing by certified consultants. Compare day counts, methodology, and retest terms, not just the total.
How often should we test?
Annually at minimum, plus after major changes. MAS TRM expects risk-based frequency, with annual testing as the common baseline for internet-facing systems.
What about the cheapest quotes?
Ask what a day of testing looks like. If the answer is a tool, you are buying a vulnerability scan, and calling it VAPT does not make it one. Scans have their place, but your MAS examiner or ISO auditor knows the difference, and eventually so will you.
Bravix Infosecurity is a Singapore-based, CREST-certified offensive security firm. See our penetration testing services or contact us for a scoped quote within 48 hours.