# Acunetix by Invicti, HostedScan.com vs Pentest-Tools.com Comparison

| | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 105 | 13 | 100 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (41.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (84.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (67.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free Per Month | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Acunetix by Invicti

Pros:
- Vulnerability Detection (7 reviews)
- Ease of Use (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (4 reviews)
- Complexity (3 reviews)

### HostedScan.com

**Not enough data**

### Pentest-Tools.com

Pros:
- Ease of Use (6 reviews)
- Automation (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Customization (2 reviews)
- Limited Features (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (90 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (69 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (91 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 9.4 (72 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (66 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 9.5 (64 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (54 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.8 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (65 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (52 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.6 (89 reviews) | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 9.6 (59 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Acunetix by Invicti

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### HostedScan.com

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: Free Per Month

Description: Our free tier covers all of our scan types

Key Features:
- All Scan Types
- Up to 10 Scans Per Month
- Summary Reports

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/hostedscan-com/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Pentest-Tools.com

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: The free edition

Price: Free

Description: Get a hands-on glimpse into how Pentest-Tools.com works

Key Features:
- Quick exposure discovery (open ports, virtual hosts, subdomains, and more)
- Limited-feature vulnerability scanning tools for network, web app, and API targets
- Cloud vulnerability scanning

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/pentest-tools-com/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Website Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Acunetix by Invicti** | 8.0/10 | 36 |
| **HostedScan.com** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pentest-Tools.com** | 7.6/10 | 32 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Delivery** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.1 (29 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard & Reporting** | 9.1 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (32 reviews) | 
| **Alerting** | 8.4 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (29 reviews) | 

#### Risk Analysis

| Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Blacklist and Whitelist** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 7.7 (27 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Assessment** | 8.8 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (32 reviews) | 
| **Security Auditing** | 8.3 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (30 reviews) | 

#### Threat Protection

| Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Firewall** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 6.8 (24 reviews) | 
| **DDoS Protection** | 7.4 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.4 (23 reviews) | 
| **Malware Detection** | 7.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.7 (25 reviews) | 
| **Malware Removal** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 6.2 (23 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.3 (12 reviews) | 

### Penetration Testing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Acunetix by Invicti** | 7.8/10 | 36 |
| **HostedScan.com** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pentest-Tools.com** | 8.1/10 | 49 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | 7.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (28 reviews) | 
| **Extensibility** | 7.4 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Reporting and Analytics** | 8.6 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (46 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Issue Tracking** | 8.1 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (40 reviews) | 
| **Reconnaissance** | 7.7 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (46 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Scan** | 8.6 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (48 reviews) | 

#### Testing

| Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Command-Line Tools** | 6.5 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.0 (29 reviews) | 
| **Manual Testing** | 7.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Test Automation** | 8.3 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (38 reviews) | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 8.1 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (43 reviews) | 

### Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Acunetix by Invicti** | 8.0/10 | 32 |
| **HostedScan.com** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pentest-Tools.com** | 7.5/10 | 9 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | 7.9 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.0 (9 reviews) | 
| **Extensibility** | 7.6 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.7 (8 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Analytics** | 8.4 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Issue Tracking** | 7.9 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 5.7 (7 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Scan** | 8.7 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Code Analysis** | 8.0 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.0 (7 reviews) | 

#### Testing

| Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Manual Testing** | 7.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 
| **Test Automation** | 8.1 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Testing** | 8.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.1 (7 reviews) | 
| **Black-Box Scanning** | 8.5 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Detection Rate** | 8.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 
| **False Positives** | 6.9 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | 

### Vulnerability Scanner

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Acunetix by Invicti** | 8.3/10 | 39 |
| **HostedScan.com** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pentest-Tools.com** | 7.7/10 | 32 |

#### Performance

| Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Issue Tracking** | 8.2 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 7.3 (28 reviews) | 
| **Detection Rate** | 8.5 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.5 (30 reviews) | 
| **False Positives** | 6.9 (36 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 7.6 (29 reviews) | 
| **Automated Scans** | 8.6 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 9.2 (31 reviews) | 

#### Network

| Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Testing** | 8.7 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 7.6 (30 reviews) | 
| **Perimeter Scanning** | 8.6 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.6 (30 reviews) | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | 7.9 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 7.6 (28 reviews) | 

#### Application

| Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Manual Application Testing** | 8.2 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 6.5 (29 reviews) | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | 7.5 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 5.9 (26 reviews) | 
| **Black Box Testing** | 8.7 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.4 (27 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner

| Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Risk-Based Vulnerability Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Acunetix by Invicti** | N/A | N/A |
| **HostedScan.com** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pentest-Tools.com** | N/A | N/A |

#### Risk Analysis

| Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk-Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Assesment

| Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contextual Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Automation

| Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Test Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Attack Surface Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Acunetix by Invicti** | N/A | N/A |
| **HostedScan.com** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pentest-Tools.com** | N/A | N/A |

#### Asset Management

| Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shadow IT Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gap Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Management

| Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk-Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reconnaissance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (3):** [Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/dynamic-application-security-testing-dast), [Penetration Testing Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/penetration-testing-tools), [Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-scanner)

**Unique to Acunetix by Invicti (1):** [Website Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/website-security)

**Unique to HostedScan.com (2):** [Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/risk-based-vulnerability-management), [ Attack Surface Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/attack-surface-management)

**Unique to Pentest-Tools.com (1):** [Website Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/website-security)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Acunetix by Invicti | HostedScan.com | Pentest-Tools.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 26.0% | 84.6% | 67.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.0% | 15.4% | 21.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 41.0% | 0% | 11.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Acunetix by Invicti

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.0%
- **Computer Software:** 15.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 11.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 10.0%
- **Financial Services:** 6.0%
- **Banking:** 4.0%
- **Government Administration:** 3.0%
- **Security and Investigations:** 2.0%
- **Retail:** 2.0%
- **Real Estate:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 24.0%

#### HostedScan.com

- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.4%
- **Computer Software:** 15.4%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 15.4%
- **Civic & Social Organization:** 15.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.7%
- **Higher Education:** 7.7%
- **Design:** 7.7%
- **Construction:** 7.7%
- **Computer Networking:** 7.7%

#### Pentest-Tools.com

- **Computer & Network Security:** 26.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.9%
- **Computer Software:** 10.5%
- **Financial Services:** 4.2%
- **Consulting:** 3.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.1%
- **Internet:** 2.1%
- **Construction:** 2.1%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 25.3%

---
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## Top Discussions

### Acunetix by Invicti

- Title: [Does Acunetix Integrate with Web Application Firewalls?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/waf-integration) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, Acunetix Premium supports WAFs integrations with: 
Imperva SecureSphere
F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager
FortiWeb WAF
Citrix WAF 

For more..."

### HostedScan.com

No discussions available for this product.

### Pentest-Tools.com

- Title: [How do you perform a VAPT?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-perform-a-vapt) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "VAPT, or Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing, is a vital security testing process that organizations use to identify and remediate..."
- Title: [What are the security testing tools?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-security-testing-tools) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "If you want to ensure the safety and security of your software applications, offensive security testing is crucial. But with so many security testing tools..."
- Title: [What are VAPT tools?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-vapt-tools) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "VAPT tools, or Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing tools, are an essential set of software applications used by ethical hackers to identify and..."
- Title: [What is Pentest tool?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-pentest-tool) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Pentest-Tools.com is a cloud-based solution for offensive security testing, created for infosec professionals.

Focused on web applications and network..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/acunetix-by-invicti-vs-hostedscan-com-vs-pentest-tools-com)