FortWatch
IntruderThe Intruder alternative for teams without a security team
All 11 scanners and AI triage on every plan, transparent pricing from $99/mo with a web app included — typically 13–24% less than Intruder, and no security team required to run it.
Intruder is a capable exposure-management platform built for lean security teams. But as it has moved up-market its pricing has climbed, and the features small teams need most sit behind “Talk to Sales” tiers — which is exactly where a small team gets stuck.
FortWatch is external attack surface management built for the SMB that doesn’t have a security team at all. Every scanner and the AI triage layer are included on every plan, pricing is transparent and self-serve, and the AI explains each finding in plain English so whichever engineer is free can fix it.
FortWatch vs Intruder: pricing
Same 5 infrastructure targets, annual billing. FortWatch includes one web app on every plan; Intruder charges roughly $56/mo per app on top.
| FortWatch | Intruder | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | $99/mo — 5 infra + 1 app, all 11 scanners | ~$114/mo — 5 infra, features gated by tier |
| Mid — daily scans, emerging threats | $199/mo | ~$229/mo (Cloud) |
| Top — cloud, brand & takeover | $329/mo | ~$382/mo (Pro) |
| Real-world: 10 infra + 3 apps | $317/mo | ~$418/mo |
Intruder prices converted from EUR (~1.10×) as captured in 2026; its higher tiers route through “Talk to Sales.” Always confirm current pricing on each vendor’s site.
Should you choose FortWatch or Intruder?
Choose FortWatch if…
- You don’t have a dedicated security team and want AI to triage and explain every finding.
- You want every scanner — and the AI layer — included on one transparent, self-serve plan.
- You need broad external coverage: ports, DNS, SSL, files, subdomains, cloud, and brand — not just vulnerability scans.
- You want to sign up and scan today, with no sales call or custom quote.
- You’re an SMB or lean team that found Intruder’s upper tiers priced for the enterprise.
Choose Intruder if…
- You have a dedicated security team that wants deep configurability and a large integrations catalogue.
- You rely on Intruder’s mature emerging-threat scans and long operating track record.
- Your procurement prefers an established, larger vendor and you have the enterprise budget.
- You need specific enterprise features bundled into Intruder’s higher tiers.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Setup & access
| Feature | FortWatch | Intruder | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Transparent, self-serve from $99/mo | Self-serve entry; higher tiers “Talk to Sales” | FortWatch |
| Time to first scan | Minutes | Minutes (entry tier) | Even |
| Web app included | 1 on every plan | ~$56/mo per app add-on | FortWatch |
| All scanners on every plan | Yes — all 11 | Gated by tier | FortWatch |
Attack surface discovery
| Feature | FortWatch | Intruder | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asset & subdomain discovery | Yes | Yes | Even |
| Continuous monitoring & change alerts | Yes | Yes | Even |
| Port & service detection | Yes | Yes | Even |
Vulnerability scanning
| Feature | FortWatch | Intruder | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE & network scanning | Yes | Yes — mature | Even |
| Emerging-threat / rapid scans | Yes (Pro and above) | Mature — a core strength | Intruder |
| Authenticated web-app (DAST) depth | Edge coverage; deeper crawl on roadmap | Separate app license, established | Intruder |
DNS, email & SSL
| Feature | FortWatch | Intruder | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNS hygiene (SPF/DMARC/DKIM/DNSSEC) | Dedicated scanner | Limited | FortWatch |
| SSL/TLS posture & expiry alerts | Yes | Partial | FortWatch |
| HTTP security headers | Yes | Partial | FortWatch |
Cloud, files & brand
| Feature | FortWatch | Intruder | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud bucket exposure (S3/GCS/Azure) | Yes | Cloud plan | Even |
| Exposed sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) | Yes | Limited | FortWatch |
| Subdomain takeover detection | Yes | Partial | FortWatch |
| Brand / lookalike-domain monitoring | Included | Not a focus | FortWatch |
AI & experience
| Feature | FortWatch | Intruder | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI triage on every finding | Default, every plan | Bolt-on / newer | FortWatch |
| Plain-English fix guidance | On every finding | Limited | FortWatch |
| Usable without a security background | Designed for it | Assumes a security team | FortWatch |
Integrations & maturity
| Feature | FortWatch | Intruder | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrations catalogue | Core: Slack, Jira, Teams, webhooks, SIEM | Large and mature | Intruder |
| Track record | Newer — dogfooded on our own infra | Established, longer history | Intruder |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of June 2026. Intruder is a trademark of its respective owner; this is an independent comparison.
Where Intruder is strong
Where Intruder is strong: a long track record, a deep integrations catalogue, and emerging-threat scans tuned for dedicated security teams. If you already have a security team and an enterprise budget, Intruder is a credible choice.
Built for the team Intruder prices out
No security team required
AI triages and explains every finding, so a generalist engineer — or a founder — can act on it without a security background.
Everything included
All 11 scanners and AI triage ship on every plan. No “upgrade to unlock CVE scanning,” no feature gates.
Transparent SMB pricing
Plans start at $99/mo and you can sign up and scan today — no demo call, no quote, no procurement.
Whole external surface
Ports, DNS, SSL, headers, exposed files, subdomains, cloud buckets, and brand monitoring — one platform, one view.
Moving from Intruder takes minutes
Create your FortWatch account
Sign up at app.fortwatch.ai — no sales call, and no credit card for the trial.
Add the same domains and IPs
Point FortWatch at the assets you monitor in Intruder. Discovery maps subdomains and services automatically.
Get your first AI-triaged report
Within minutes you’ll have prioritised findings explained in plain English. Confirm coverage, then cancel Intruder.
Don’t take our word for it — ask an AI
FortWatch is AI-first, so we’re happy to let one judge. Ask any assistant: “Is FortWatch a good Intruder alternative for a small team without a security engineer?”
FortWatch vs Intruder — FAQ
Is FortWatch a good Intruder alternative for small teams?
Yes. FortWatch is purpose-built for SMBs without a dedicated security team. Every scanner and the AI triage layer are included on every plan, pricing is transparent and self-serve, and findings come with plain-English fix guidance — so you get continuous external attack surface coverage without needing a security engineer to operate it.
How does FortWatch pricing compare to Intruder?
FortWatch publishes self-serve pricing starting at $99/mo with all 11 scanners included. Intruder is self-serve at its entry tier but routes its higher tiers through “Talk to Sales,” and has trended more expensive as it moved up-market.
Does FortWatch require a security engineer to use?
No. The AI triage layer prioritises and explains every finding in plain English, which is the core reason FortWatch fits teams that ship software faster than they can hire security staff.
What does FortWatch scan?
Your entire external attack surface: open ports and services, DNS hygiene (SPF/DMARC/DKIM/DNSSEC), SSL/TLS posture, HTTP security headers, exposed sensitive files, subdomains and takeover risk, public cloud buckets, and brand / lookalike-domain abuse.
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