Looking for a Cynomi alternative?
Cynomi and HackRisk suit different buyers. This page sets out what each does and who should use which.
Cynomi describes itself as "100% partner-focused" and says it sells exclusively through service providers. Its platform page describes security, risk and compliance across 40+ frameworks.
HackRisk is a product a business buys for itself. It watches your external attack surface, the dark web and your suppliers, and turns what it finds into an A* to F HackRisk Score and a plain-English report. Pricing is published: HackRisk Core is £49.99 a month on a 12-month commitment or £59.99 a month rolling.
The two are not like-for-like. If you are a service provider that needs policy generation, framework mapping and multi-tenant management, Cynomi is built for that and HackRisk is not. If you are a business that wants to see what attackers can see today, HackRisk is sold directly to you.
Why people go looking for an alternative
Most people looking for a Cynomi alternative fall into one of two groups, and the right answer depends on which one you are in.
You are a business, not a provider. Cynomi says it sells exclusively through service providers. If you want a product you can buy and use yourself, HackRisk is sold directly to businesses.
You want to see your exposure before you commit to a programme. Cynomi covers assessments, risk management, compliance and remediation planning. Some businesses want a narrower first step: what is exposed to the internet, which staff credentials have leaked, and how risky their suppliers look. The free HackRisk Report answers that in 24 hours, with no card details.
You are a provider wanting an outside-in view. Some providers want an outside-in view of a client's exposure alongside their compliance tooling. HackRisk has volume pricing for Managed Service Providers. It is external risk monitoring, not a policy generation or framework management tool, so it would sit alongside that kind of tool rather than replacing it.
You want prices up front. Cynomi says it is "priced on a per account basis" (checked October 2026). HackRisk lists its prices on its pricing page.
If none of these describe you, and you are a provider that needs policy generation, framework mapping and multi-tenant management, Cynomi may well be the right tool.
HackRisk in brief
HackRisk is a cyber risk monitoring platform for UK SMEs, built and run by the security experts at CyberLab. It scans your business from the outside, the way an attacker sees it, and turns everything it finds into one score: your credit score for cyber security.
Behind the score sits continuous monitoring of your external attack surface, dark web monitoring for stolen staff credentials, vulnerability scanning and supply chain checks. The results arrive as a report your board can actually read, with the fixes ranked by what needs attention first. Pricing is published: £49.99 a month for the Core plan on a 12-month commitment (£59.99 a month rolling), with a Cyber Essentials Readiness tier from £77 a month.
It starts with a free report. Enter your domain and you get a board-ready assessment within 24 hours, plus 30 days of full portal access, without handing over card details or sitting through a sales call.
HackRisk vs Cynomi at a glance
| HackRisk | Cynomi | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | External risk monitoring: attack surface, vulnerabilities, dark web and supply chain, summarised as one score | Security, risk and compliance across 40+ frameworks, for service providers |
| Who buys it | Businesses directly, with volume pricing available for MSPs | Service providers: "100% partner-focused", sold exclusively through service providers (checked October 2026) |
| Who uses the output | Owners, directors and ops leads, through a plain-English report and an A* to F HackRisk Score | Service providers, using customisable branded reports and executive and QBR dashboards |
| Pricing | £49.99/month Core on a 12-month commitment (£59.99/month rolling); CE Readiness from £77/month | "Priced on a per account basis", with Core, Pro, TPRM and one-time assessment options (checked October 2026) |
| Getting started | Free report in 24 hours plus 30 days of portal access, no card details | "Book a Demo" on the pricing page (checked October 2026) |
| Compliance frameworks | Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus, through the Readiness tier | 40+ frameworks, including NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIS2 and DORA; its frameworks page also lists Cyber Essentials (checked October 2026) |
| Policies and remediation plans | Ranked findings with resolution advice | Auto-generated client-specific policies and a risk and compliance action plan with step-by-step tasks |
| External scanning | The core of the product: continuous monitoring of one domain and an internal vulnerability scan of 5 endpoints on Core | A built-in scan, plus the option to import results from Nessus, Qualys or Microsoft Secure Score |
| Third-party and supplier risk | Supply Chain Security with unlimited supplier invitations on every plan | Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), available as a Cynomi option |
| Multi-client management | MSP volume pricing on request | Multi-tenant, MSP-native and white-label ready |
Where the two really differ
Who each product is for
Cynomi describes itself as "100% partner-focused", and its stated mission is "Equip every SMB with CISO-level security, through scalable partner delivery." Its route to small businesses is through providers.
HackRisk is sold to the business itself. You can request the free report and subscribe directly. HackRisk also has volume pricing for MSPs.
Programme management versus exposure monitoring
Cynomi gives a provider tools for risk management, third-party risk management, business continuity planning, and executive and QBR dashboards. It auto-generates client-specific policies and builds a remediation plan with step-by-step tasks. HackRisk is not a substitute for that work.
HackRisk looks at the business from the outside, the way an attacker would. It maps your internet-facing assets with Recon Scanning, checks them with Vulnerability Scanning, watches for leaked staff credentials with Dark Web Scanning, and rolls the results into one score with ranked fixes. The two can sit side by side: one shows what is exposed, the other organises the programme that fixes it.
Scanning
Cynomi includes scanning. One of its platform pages says providers can "integrate results from third-party scanners like NESSUS, Qualys, or Microsoft Secure Score" or "run Cynomi's built-in scan".
In HackRisk, external scanning is the product itself. HackRisk Core monitors one domain continuously, sends instant email alerts, and includes an internal vulnerability scan of 5 endpoints. Extra domains are £25 a month and extra scan targets £8 a month.
Compliance and Cyber Essentials
Cynomi lists more than 40 frameworks, including NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIS2 and DORA, with Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials v3.2 on its frameworks page.
HackRisk's compliance offer is the Cyber Essentials Readiness tier, from £77 a month on a 12-month term. It adds a dedicated account manager and security consultant sessions to everything in Core, and helps you get Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus certified.
Pricing and getting started
Cynomi says it is "priced on a per account basis" and describes one-time assessments plus Core, Pro and Third Party Risk Management options. Its pricing page has a "Book a Demo" button (checked October 2026).
HackRisk lists its prices: Core at £49.99 a month on a 12-month commitment or £59.99 a month on a rolling plan, both billed monthly. Training and phishing simulation is £2 per person a month. The free tier includes a one-time scan and free Supply Chain Security.
Who should choose Cynomi
Cynomi is the better fit if:
- You are a service provider delivering security and compliance work to clients
- You need policies generated and remediation plans built for each client
- Your clients need frameworks beyond Cyber Essentials, such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF, NIS2 or DORA
- You want multi-tenant, white-label reporting under your own brand
- You already work with a provider that uses Cynomi and you are happy with the service
In those cases HackRisk is not a replacement. At most it is an outside-in view you might add alongside.
Who should choose HackRisk
HackRisk is the better fit if:
- You are a business that wants to buy and use a product directly, without engaging a provider first
- You want to know what attackers can see: exposed assets, vulnerabilities and leaked credentials
- You want a single A* to F score and a plain-English report
- You want prices listed up front and a free report before spending anything
- Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus is your main compliance goal
Start with the free HackRisk Report, or see an example report first.
Switching, or just comparing?
Cynomi sells through providers, so "switching" is usually the wrong word. If your provider runs your programme on Cynomi, you can ask about adding HackRisk alongside it. Nothing is installed for the free report.
If you are a provider weighing up your client offer, talk to us about MSP volume pricing. HackRisk adds continuous external monitoring and a score. It is not a policy generation or framework management tool.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy Cynomi directly for my business?
Cynomi's partners page says it is "100% partner-focused" and that it exclusively sells through service providers (checked October 2026). To use it, you would work with a service provider. HackRisk can be bought directly, starting with a free report.
Is HackRisk the same kind of product as Cynomi?
No. HackRisk is external risk monitoring. It covers your external attack surface, the dark web and your supply chain, and reports the results as a score with ranked fixes. If you need policy generation, framework mapping and multi-tenant management, Cynomi is built for that.
How much does Cynomi cost?
Cynomi's pricing page says it is "priced on a per account basis", with one-time assessments and Core, Pro and Third Party Risk Management options. Its pricing page has a "Book a Demo" button (checked October 2026).
How much does HackRisk cost?
HackRisk Core is £49.99 a month on a 12-month commitment or £59.99 a month on a rolling plan, both billed monthly. Cyber Essentials Readiness starts at £77 a month on a 12-month term. Add-ons are £25 a month per extra domain, £8 a month per extra scan target and £2 per person a month for training and phishing simulation. The first report is free.
Does Cynomi include scanning?
Its platform page says providers can "integrate results from third-party scanners like NESSUS, Qualys, or Microsoft Secure Score" or "run Cynomi's built-in scan". In HackRisk, external scanning and continuous monitoring are the core of the product.
Do both cover Cyber Essentials?
In different ways. Cynomi's frameworks page lists Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials v3.2. HackRisk's Cyber Essentials Readiness tier includes Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus certification, an account manager and security consultant sessions.
Can an MSP use HackRisk alongside Cynomi?
Yes. Cynomi covers security, risk and compliance across its frameworks, and HackRisk covers external exposure. HackRisk has volume pricing for managed service providers; contact us to discuss it.
See your score before you decide anything
The quickest way to compare is to see what HackRisk finds about your own business: your HackRisk Score and a board-ready breakdown of what attackers can see, within 24 hours.
No card details, no sales call. Plans from £49.99 a month on a 12-month commitment, if you decide to keep monitoring.
Information about Cynomi on this page was checked against cynomi.com on 6 October 2026. If you spot something out of date, tell us and we’ll correct it.