{"id":1169,"date":"2026-06-20T05:16:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T09:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boostelearning.com\/resources\/blog\/comptia-security-plus-exam-cost\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T05:16:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T09:16:22","slug":"comptia-security-plus-exam-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/boostelearning.com\/fr\/resources\/blog\/comptia-security-plus-exam-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"CompTIA Security+ Exam Cost in 2026 (SY0-701 Voucher Price)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam voucher costs <strong>~$392 USD<\/strong>. That single price covers one attempt \u2014 here&#8217;s the full breakdown, including retakes, bundles, renewal, and the smartest ways to keep your total down.<\/p>\n<h2>CompTIA Security+ exam cost (2026)<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Item<\/th>\n<th>Cost (USD)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Security+ (SY0-701) exam voucher<\/td>\n<td>~$392<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Retake (a new voucher is required per attempt)<\/td>\n<td>~$392 each<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CompTIA CertMaster Learn + exam bundle<\/td>\n<td>Higher, but includes official training<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Certification renewal (every 3 years)<\/td>\n<td>CE program \u2014 CEUs or CertMaster CE + maintenance fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"muted\" style=\"font-size:.9rem\">CompTIA sets voucher pricing and it can vary by region and promotion. Always confirm current pricing on CompTIA&#8217;s store before buying.<\/p>\n<h2>What the voucher does \u2014 and doesn&#8217;t \u2014 include<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Includes:<\/strong> one exam attempt at a Pearson VUE test center or online proctored.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Doesn&#8217;t include:<\/strong> training, study materials, or practice exams \u2014 those are separate unless you buy a bundle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retakes:<\/strong> there&#8217;s no free retake. A failed attempt means buying another voucher, so first-time-pass prep is the real money-saver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to lower your Security+ cost<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pass on the first attempt.<\/strong> Each retake is another ~$392 \u2014 quality preparation pays for itself.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bundle training with the voucher<\/strong> so you&#8217;re not paying separately for prep and the exam.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check for academic or military discounts<\/strong> if you&#8217;re eligible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"callout-box\" style=\"margin:28px 0\">\n<h3>Don&#8217;t pay for the exam twice<\/h3>\n<p class=\"muted\">Boost eLearning&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/boostelearning.com\/courses\/cybersecurity\/comptia-security-plus\/\"><strong>CompTIA Security+ Training<\/strong><\/a> backs your prep with hands-on Live Labs and a money-back <strong>Pass Guarantee<\/strong> \u2014 so you avoid the ~$392 retake. <a href=\"https:\/\/boostelearning.com\/courses\/cybersecurity\/comptia-security-plus\/\">Explore the Security+ course &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Security+ exam cost FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>How much does the CompTIA Security+ exam cost?<\/h3>\n<p>The SY0-701 voucher is approximately $392 USD for a single attempt. Pricing is set by CompTIA and may vary by region.<\/p>\n<h3>Is the Security+ retake free?<\/h3>\n<p>No. There is no free retake \u2014 each attempt requires a new voucher, so passing the first time is the cheapest path.<\/p>\n<h3>Does the voucher include training?<\/h3>\n<p>No. The voucher covers only the exam attempt. Training and practice materials are separate unless you purchase a bundle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How much does the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam cost? The voucher is ~$392 USD. Full breakdown of vouchers, retakes, bundles, renewal, and how to save.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"bel_standfirst":"How much does the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam cost? The voucher is ~$392 USD. 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