PenTest+ vs CRTP
| PenTest+ CompTIA | CRTP Altered Security | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Offensive · Intermediate | Offensive · Intermediate |
| Price | $425 Exam voucher only. | $249 Course plus 30-day lab with one exam attempt. |
| Study hours | 80–150 h | 40–80 h |
| Real difficulty | ●●○○○ | ●●●○○ |
| Exam | Multiple choice Length: 2.8 h | Hands-on Length: 24 h |
| Validity | 3 years (continuing education) | Does not expire |
| Job ads in United States | – | – |
| Avg. salary | – | – |
| Index | – | – |
| Summary | Penetration testing in multiple-choice format with simulations. Good for HR filters and US public-sector requirements; the community values hands-on exams more. | Focused on attacking Active Directory from Windows. Cheap and very hands-on; a good complement to OSCP or PNPT. |
Highlighted: the best in that row.