OpenSCAP Alternatives for Windows

OpenSCAP is not available for Windows but there are some alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is Nessus. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Network Hotfix Scanner or SmartScanner. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to OpenSCAP and five of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to OpenSCAP are Nexpose and PatrolServer.

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OpenSCAP alternatives are mainly Vulnerability Scanners but may also be Penetration Testing Tools. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of OpenSCAP.

OpenSCAP

Vulnerability Scanner
Free • Open Source

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...

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OpenSCAP alternatives page was last updated Mar 24, 2023

Nessus
Nessus is a software tool designed to identify system vulnerabilities through automated point-in-time assessments. It is capable of detecting software defects, missing patches, malware, and misconfigurations across a wide range of operating systems, devices, and applications.
43 Nessus alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Vulnerability Scanner
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
Nessus Features
Vulnerability management
Open API
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Nessus VS OpenSCAP
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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

Nexpose
Learn about our vulnerability management software, Nexpose. See how our vulnerability scanner prioritizes vulnerabilities and speeds up remediation.
27 Nexpose alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Vulnerability Scanner
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
Nexpose Features
Open API
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Nexpose VS OpenSCAP
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Network Hotfix Scanner
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...
13 Network Hotfix Scanner alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Vulnerability Scanner
Platforms
- Windows
Network Hotfix Scanner VS OpenSCAP
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Nessus
Nessus is a software tool designed to identify system vulnerabilities through automated point-in-time assessments. It is capable of detecting software defects, missing patches, malware, and misconfigurations across a wide range o...

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SmartScanner
SmartScanner is an AI-powered web vulnerability scanner for testing security of web sites and applications.
30 SmartScanner alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Vulnerability Scanner
- Penetration Testing Tool
Platforms
- Windows
SmartScanner VS OpenSCAP
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PatrolServer
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.
17 PatrolServer alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Vulnerability Scanner
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
PatrolServer Features
Security monitoring
Security Testing
Scanner
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PatrolServer VS OpenSCAP
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