FOFA AlternativesPenetration Testing Tools and other similar apps like FOFA

FOFA is described as 'Search engine that allows you to map global cyberspace' and is a penetration testing tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to FOFA, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac and SaaS apps. The best FOFA alternative is Shodan, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to FOFA are Censys, Criminal IP, ZoomEye and IVRE.

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  1. Shodan icon
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    Shodan is a search engine that lets you find specific computers (routers, servers, etc.) using a variety of filters. Some have also described it as a public port scan directory or a search engine of banners.

    26 Shodan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
    • Shodan is the most popular Web-based alternative to FOFA.

    • Shodan is the most popular free alternative to FOFA.

    • Shodan is Freemium and ProprietaryFOFA is Free and Proprietary
    • Shodan is Security-focusedFOFA is not according to our users
  2. Censys icon
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    Censys is a search engine that allows computer scientists to ask questions about the devices and networks that compose the internet.

    24 Censys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • Censys is the most popular Open Source alternative to FOFA.

    • Censys is Freemium and Open SourceFOFA is Free and Proprietary
  3. Criminal IP icon
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    Criminal IP protects IT assets and businesses by analyzing all years of cyber threats and prediciting exploits. Criminal IP provides real-time intelligence to enhance cybersecurity competencies in all aspects.

    14 Criminal IP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. IVRE icon
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    Network recon framework, including a web interface to browse Nmap scan results.

    11 IVRE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • IVRE is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to FOFA.

    • IVRE is Free and Open SourceFOFA is Free and Proprietary
    • IVRE is Security-focusedFOFA is not according to our users
  5. wapiti icon
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    Wapiti allows you to audit the security of your web applications. Wapiti is a command line tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Websecurify icon
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    Websecurify is a powerful web application security testing environment designed from the ground up to provide the best combination of automatic and manual vulnerability testing technologies.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Websecurify is the most popular commercial alternative to FOFA.

    • Websecurify is Paid and ProprietaryFOFA is Free and Proprietary
    • Websecurify is Security-focusedFOFA is not according to our users
  7. Pentestly.io icon
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    Human-in-the-loop penetration testing enhanced with AI. Identify vulnerabilities faster, reduce risk, and stay audit-ready with actionable reports and real-time visibility.

    53 Pentestly.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. skipfish icon
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    A fully automated, active web application security reconnaissance tool. Key features: High speed: pure C code, highly optimized HTTP handling, minimal CPU footprint - easily achieving 2000 requests per second with responsive targets.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    Put yourself in the shoes of a hacker! Without technical expertise, launch an audit to detect security flaws on your website or web application. Online website vulnerability scanner. No installation required. ISO & RGPD compliant. How to avoid hackers?

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. TEQNIX.io icon
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    TEQNIX is a platform with a number of tools and strategies for penetration testers, red teamers and secops. It promotes automation with scanners and utilities and also assist in a real-time attack situation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • TEQNIX.io is the most popular SaaS alternative to FOFA.

    • TEQNIX.io is Free and ProprietaryFOFA is also Free and Proprietary
  11. Intruder icon
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    Intruder is a security monitoring platform for internet-facing systems.

    Intruder provides an easy to use security solution which continually scans your digital assets, highlighting vulnerabilities and outlining remediation advice in simple terms.

    49 Intruder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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