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CompTIA Network+ vs CompTIA Security+

Beginner

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA

Costs

Exam fee369,00 $
Study time~60h
Renewal3 year(s)

Editorial summary (5 sources)

Editor
HR Value
3.4
Worth Cost
2.6
Learning Value
4.0
80%recommend

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Intermediate

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA

Costs

Exam fee404,00 $
Study time~60h
Renewal3 year(s)

Editorial summary (5 sources)

Editor
HR Value
4.2
Worth Cost
3.0
Learning Value
3.8
80%recommend

Aggregated from public discussion (3 sources). Not a replacement for community reviews. Updated .

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Verdict: CompTIA Network+ vs CompTIA Security+

Editorial verdict

Based on 10 editorial summary entries, CompTIA Security+ wins 2 of 3 measured dimensions. The right choice depends on your career direction — see the decision matrix below.This verdict uses aggregated editorial summaries from public discussion. Real community reviews will replace these once they accumulate.

HR signal

CompTIA Security+

3.4/5 vs 4.2/5

Worth cost

CompTIA Security+

2.6/5 vs 3.0/5

Learning

CompTIA Network+

4.0/5 vs 3.8/5

Recommend

tie

80% vs 80%

When to choose which

Tightest budget: CompTIA Network+ (369,00 $ vs 404,00 $ exam fee).
Lowest 6-year total cost (with renewals): CompTIA Network+ (~469,00 $ vs ~504,00 $).
Easier entry point: CompTIA Network+ (beginner vs intermediate).
Maximum HR signal: CompTIA Security+ (community-rated higher on HR value).

Cost over 6 years (with renewals)

CompTIA Network+

Initial exam369,00 $
2× renewal × 50,00 $100,00 $
6-year total469,00 $

CompTIA Security+

Initial exam404,00 $
2× renewal × 50,00 $100,00 $
6-year total504,00 $

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