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How Long Does a Web App Penetration Test Take?

5 min readUpdated February 2026
Quick Answer

Traditional web app pentests take 5-15 business days or longer. Skyline delivers full white-box pentests in 48-72 hours. Starting at $1,997.

Typical Timelines in 2026

App TypeIndustry AverageAffects TimeSkyline
Small site2-5 daysLimited pages, basic auth48-72 hours
Medium SaaS / E-commerce5-10 daysMultiple endpoints, roles48-72 hours
Large / complex app10-20+ daysMicroservices, integrations48-72 hours
Fix verification2-5 extra daysHigh/critical onlyIncluded ($2,494)

Why Speed Matters

What's Included in 48-72 Hours

  1. Day 0: Scoping + NDA + you provide access
  2. 48-72h: Manual source review + live exploitation
  3. Delivery: Executive + technical report + PoC + fixes + OWASP mapping

Real Examples

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