OpenSCAP AlternativesVulnerability Scanners and other similar apps like OpenSCAP

OpenSCAP is described as 'SCAP is a line of standards managed by NIST. It was created to provide a standardized approach to maintaining the security of enterprise systems, such as automatically verifying the presence of patches, checking system security configuration settings, and examining systems for' and is a vulnerability scanner in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to OpenSCAP for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Web-based and SaaS apps. The best OpenSCAP alternative is Nessus. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try OpenVAS or Lynis. Other great apps like OpenSCAP are Pentestly.io, Trivy, TEQNIX.io and Intruder.

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  1. Nessus icon

    Nessus

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    Automated point-in-time assessments across various platforms discover vulnerabilities, detecting defects, malware, and misconfigurations while employing scoring systems to help prioritize remediation efforts and providing tools for both experienced users and newcomers.

    48 Nessus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • Nessus is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to OpenSCAP.

    • Nessus is the most popular commercial alternative to OpenSCAP.

    • Nessus is Paid and ProprietaryOpenSCAP is Free and Open Source
  2. OpenVAS icon

    OpenVAS

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    The Open Vulnerability Assessment System (OpenVAS) is a framework of several services and tools offering a comprehensive and powerful vulnerability scanning and vulnerability management solution.

    31 OpenVAS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    • OpenVAS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OpenSCAP.

    • OpenVAS is Freemium and Open SourceOpenSCAP is Free and Open Source
  4. Lynis icon

    Lynis

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    Security auditing tool for systems running Linux, macOS, BSD, and other UNIX-based systems. It helps with compliance checking, finding vulnerabilities, and system hardening.

    14 Lynis alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Pentestly.io

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Pentestly.io is the most popular Web-based alternative to OpenSCAP.

    • Pentestly.io is Paid and ProprietaryOpenSCAP is Free and Open Source
  7. Trivy icon

    Trivy

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    Scanner for vulnerabilities in container images, file systems, and Git repositories, as well as for configuration issues and hard-coded secrets.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Docker
    Demo: Vulnerability detection
     
  8. TEQNIX.io icon

    TEQNIX.io

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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)
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    • TEQNIX.io is the most popular SaaS alternative to OpenSCAP.

    • TEQNIX.io is Free and ProprietaryOpenSCAP is Free and Open Source
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    Intruder

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. PatrolServer icon

    PatrolServer

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    Check realtime and continuously for outdated web software on your server. Delivered by mail and an easy to use dashboard and get notified if PHP, Apache, cPanel, Wordpress, Drupal and many more become outdated.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Nexpose

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    Learn about our vulnerability management software, Nexpose. See how our vulnerability scanner prioritizes vulnerabilities and speeds up remediation.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  14. Network Hotfix Scanner icon

    Network Hotfix Scanner

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    Network Hotfix Scanner is a free advanced hotfix check utility that scans network computers for missing hotfixes and patches, and helps you download and install them. NetHotfixScanner gives you a quick look at the hotfixes and patches installed or missed on any remote computer...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Free hotfix and patch check utility
     

  15. cvechecker

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    The goal of cvechecker is to report about possible vulnerabilities on your system, by scanning the installed software and matching the results with the CVE database. Indeed, this is not a bullet-proof method and you will most likely have many false positives (vulnerability is...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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