Nikto AlternativesVulnerability Scanners and other similar apps like Nikto

Nikto is described as 'Open Source (GPL) web server scanner which performs comprehensive tests against web servers for multiple items, including over 6400 potentially dangerous files/CGIs, checks for outdated versions of over 1000 servers, and version specific problems on over 270 servers' and is a vulnerability scanner in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Nikto for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Linux, Mac and BSD apps. The best Nikto alternative is Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP), which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Nikto are wapiti, w3af, Acunetix and nuclei.

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    The Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is an easy to use integrated penetration testing tool for finding vulnerabilities in web applications.

    31 Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
     
    • Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Nikto.

    • Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Nikto.

    • Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is Free and Open SourceNikto is also Free and Open Source
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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
     
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    It takes up more time to process in comparison.

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    • wapiti is Free and Open SourceNikto is also Free and Open Source
    • wapiti is Security-focusedNikto is not according to our users
  3. w3af icon
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    w3af is a Web Application Attack and Audit Framework.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Acunetix icon
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    Audit your website security and web applications for SQL injection, Cross site scripting and other web vulnerabilities with Acunetix Web Security Scanner. Download Free Edition!

    62 Acunetix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Wordpress
     
    • Acunetix is the most popular Web-based alternative to Nikto.

    • Acunetix is the most popular commercial alternative to Nikto.

    • Acunetix is Paid and ProprietaryNikto is Free and Open Source
  5. nuclei icon
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    Nuclei is used to send requests across targets based on a template, leading to zero false positives and providing fast scanning on a large number of hosts. Nuclei offers scanning for a variety of protocols, including TCP, DNS, HTTP, SSL, File, Whois, Websocket, Headless etc.

    22 nuclei alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • 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
     
  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. PENTESTON icon
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    PENTESTON is a cloud-based Cybersecurity platform that allows you to oversee the complete secure development lifecycle of your application. It functions as a cyber security reporting and workflow management system, providing you with the necessary tools to manage the entire...

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. 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
     
  11. 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 Nikto.

    • TEQNIX.io is Free and ProprietaryNikto is Free and Open Source
  12. 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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