OpenVAS Alternatives

Apps similar to OpenVAS include Nessus. It's paid, but ShadowSecurityScanner and nuclei are free. Other options are Sucuri, Nautillo Pro, Proscan AppSec and ShipSafe. You're spoiled for choice with Vulnerability Scanners like OpenVAS: we list more than 25 alternatives for the web, Windows, Linux, Mac and self-hosting.

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  1. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    The vFeed framework is an open source naming scheme concept that provides extra structured detailed third-party references and technical characteristics for a CVE entry through an extensible XML schema.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  3. WPSec.com icon
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    For all the scans WPSec.com perform they use the latest technology in vulnerability scanners. Their custom scanning technology includes the use of WPScan, the most reliable and up-to-date WordPress scanning software.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Wordpress
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  4. Hackerize icon
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    Hackerize is an essential security monitoring tool for websites, constantly protecting businesses from ever-evolving cyber threats.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  5. 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
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  6. 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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  7. Retestme icon
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    A cybersecurity service that provides hybrid penetration testing by combining AI automation with manual human expertise. Their core promise is "Zero False Positives," aiming to offer validated security intelligence rather than just automated scan results.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. WoTT icon
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    Improve your authentication security for your linux servers with mutual TLS (mTLS). WoTT automatically rotates private keys with our public key infrastructure (PKI) and lets you seamlessly and easily manage certificates at scale.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. kube-hunter hunts for security weaknesses in Kubernetes clusters. The tool was developed to increase awareness and visibility for security issues in Kubernetes environments. You should NOT run kube-hunter on a Kubernetes cluster that you don't own!

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  10. Orb44 icon
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    orb44 is an automated, AI-driven cybersecurity platform designed to protect your web perimeter and server infrastructure from modern threats. Built for web agencies, developers, and businesses, it provides continuous visibility and proactive defense without the complexity of...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  11. Mageni icon
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    Mageni provides a free, open-source and enterprise-ready cybersecurity vulnerability management solution.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  12. Stop breaches before they happen. RogueSight protects your Web Applications and APIs with continuous scanning, actionable insights and clear remediation guidance.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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