Acunetix
Current- Annual cost
- $58,800
- Seats assigned
- $58,800/yr
This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS
Acunetix Alternatives
Should you replace Acunetix?
Nessus is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for Acunetix.
Acunetix alternatives
See how Acunetix compares to 1 alternative apps you can switch to.
Nessus selected for comparison.
Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
Acunetix
$58,800
Starter ($4,900/month)
Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.
Nessus
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Nessus Essentials
Public catalog pricing estimate.
3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
Acunetix
$0
No migration in the current app baseline.
Nessus
--
After $12,000 estimated migration cost.
Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
Acunetix
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Nessus
25/100
Nessus excels at detecting network and system-level vulnerabilities across IT infrastructure, but lacks the specialized web crawling and application-layer testing capabilities required for modern web apps and APIs that Acunetix provides.
Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
Acunetix
--
Public adoption signal for the current app.
Nessus
low
Nessus is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $12,000 one-time cost.
User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
Acunetix
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1200 reviews
Nessus
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12500 reviews
Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
Acunetix
No migration needed
Nessus
6 weeks
High
Nessus is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $12,000 one-time cost.
Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
Acunetix
--
Nessus
$12,000
Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.
Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
Acunetix
100%
Supports 80 native integrations.
Nessus
100%
Supports 300 native integrations.
Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
Acunetix
100%
Nessus
25%
- No DAST capabilities for modern web applications
- Limited JavaScript SPA and API vulnerability detection
- Cannot perform interactive application security testing (IAST)
- Lacks advanced authentication and form handling for web apps
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
Acunetix
SOC 2ISO 27001
Nessus
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001FedRAMP AuthorizedPCI DSS
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
Acunetix
You already standardize on this app.
Nessus
You prioritize identifying network and infrastructure vulnerabilities over testing web applications and APIs.
Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
Acunetix
Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.
Nessus
You require automated dynamic scanning of web applications, REST APIs, or complex JavaScript single-page applications.
