w3af Alternatives

Apps similar to w3af include Burp Suite, which has a free version. Other options are Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP), Nikto, nuclei and wapiti. You're spoiled for choice with Penetration Testing Tools like w3af: we list more than 25 alternatives for Windows, the web, Linux, Mac and Chrome OS.

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  1. 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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  2. Netsparker is the only False-positive-free web application security scanner. Simply point it at your website and it will automatically discover the flaws that could leave you dangerously exposed.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. Probely icon
     16 likes

    Probely is a top-tier cloud-based DAST Scanner designed for DevOps, empowering Security and Development teams to work together to secure their web applications and APIs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. HunterX icon
     6 likes

    HunterX is an open-source, AI-assisted vulnerability scanner and red team framework designed to automate and orchestrate modern security testing workflows.

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  5. 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?

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  6. Tamper Data icon
     5 likes

    Firefox add-on that lets you change headers and request parameters before they're sent to the server. Unlike proxy request modifiers, it's integrated into the browser, so it has no problem with HTTPS connections, client authentication certificates, or other features that...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Firefox
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  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.

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    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  8. TEQNIX.io icon
     3 likes

    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

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    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. Intruder icon
     11 likes

    A single platform for AI pentesting, attack surface monitoring, cloud security and vulnerability management. Built for stretched security, IT and compliance teams.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  10. Golem Security Scanner is a powerful and intuitive website security scanner which uses a combination of proprietary and open source scanners to maximize the scan findings. Much less expensive for the paid version than other providers, with a free option which scans a portion of...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. WebARX icon
     8 likes

    WebARX is a complete website protection platform for digital agencies to protect and monitor the whole client portfolio. WebARX is the go-to tool to protect your clients, save time and generate additional revenue.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Drupal
    • Joomla
    • PHP
    • HTML
    • PrestaShop
    • Wordpress
    • Magento Community Edition
    • vBulletin
    • phpBB
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