# Acunetix by Invicti vs Invicti (formerly Netsparker) Comparison | | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 105 | 71 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (41.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (47.8% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Acunetix by Invicti Pros: - Vulnerability Detection (7 reviews) - Ease of Use (6 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (4 reviews) - Complexity (3 reviews) ### Invicti (formerly Netsparker) Pros: - Ease of Use (9 reviews) - Scanning Technology (7 reviews) Cons: - Poor Customer Support (3 reviews) - Slow Performance (3 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (90 reviews) | 9.1 (60 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (91 reviews) | 9.1 (60 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (66 reviews) | 9.1 (50 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (60 reviews) | 9.2 (47 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.8 (85 reviews) | 8.9 (60 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (58 reviews) | 9.6 (45 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.6 (89 reviews) | 10.0 (55 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Acunetix by Invicti #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Invicti (formerly Netsparker) #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Website Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acunetix by Invicti** | 8.0/10 | 36 | | **Invicti (formerly Netsparker)** | 8.9/10 | 26 | #### Administration | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Content Delivery** | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (18 reviews) | | **Dashboard & Reporting** | 9.1 (31 reviews) | 9.5 (22 reviews) | | **Alerting** | 8.4 (28 reviews) | 9.0 (22 reviews) | #### Risk Analysis | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Vulnerability Assessment** | 8.8 (31 reviews) | 9.3 (23 reviews) | | **Security Auditing** | 8.3 (27 reviews) | 9.2 (23 reviews) | #### Threat Protection | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Firewall** | Feature Not Available | 7.9 (13 reviews) | | **DDoS Protection** | 7.4 (21 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Malware Detection** | 7.6 (22 reviews) | 8.2 (14 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | ### Penetration Testing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acunetix by Invicti** | 7.8/10 | 36 | | **Invicti (formerly Netsparker)** | 8.7/10 | 21 | #### Administration | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **API / Integrations** | 7.5 (25 reviews) | 8.2 (14 reviews) | | **Extensibility** | 7.4 (26 reviews) | 8.3 (13 reviews) | | **Reporting and Analytics** | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 9.1 (18 reviews) | #### Analysis | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Issue Tracking** | 8.1 (28 reviews) | 8.4 (15 reviews) | | **Reconnaissance** | 7.7 (31 reviews) | 9.0 (17 reviews) | | **Vulnerability Scan** | 8.6 (33 reviews) | 9.7 (18 reviews) | #### Testing | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Command-Line Tools** | 6.5 (20 reviews) | 7.6 (12 reviews) | | **Manual Testing** | 7.3 (24 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | | **Test Automation** | 8.3 (28 reviews) | 9.0 (18 reviews) | | **Performance and Reliability** | 8.1 (30 reviews) | 9.1 (18 reviews) | ### Static Application Security Testing (SAST) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acunetix by Invicti** | N/A | N/A | | **Invicti (formerly Netsparker)** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Extensibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analysis | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Static Code Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Code Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Testing | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Command-Line Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Manual Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Test Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Black-Box Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Detection Rate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **False Positives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Static Application Security Testing (SAST) | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acunetix by Invicti** | 8.1/10 | 32 | | **Invicti (formerly Netsparker)** | 8.4/10 | 31 | #### Administration | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **API / Integrations** | 7.9 (25 reviews) | 8.2 (21 reviews) | | **Extensibility** | 7.6 (26 reviews) | 8.3 (20 reviews) | #### Analysis | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Reporting and Analytics** | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 9.0 (29 reviews) | | **Issue Tracking** | 7.9 (28 reviews) | 9.2 (26 reviews) | | **Vulnerability Scan** | 8.7 (30 reviews) | 9.4 (30 reviews) | | **Code Analysis** | 8.0 (22 reviews) | 7.6 (18 reviews) | #### Testing | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Manual Testing** | 7.6 (23 reviews) | 7.1 (19 reviews) | | **Test Automation** | 8.1 (29 reviews) | 8.5 (24 reviews) | | **Compliance Testing** | 8.3 (24 reviews) | 8.5 (24 reviews) | | **Black-Box Scanning** | 8.5 (28 reviews) | 9.2 (22 reviews) | | **Detection Rate** | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 8.6 (22 reviews) | | **False Positives** | 6.9 (27 reviews) | 7.5 (22 reviews) | ### Vulnerability Scanner | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acunetix by Invicti** | 8.3/10 | 39 | | **Invicti (formerly Netsparker)** | 8.6/10 | 21 | #### Performance | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Issue Tracking** | 8.2 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Detection Rate** | 8.5 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **False Positives** | 6.9 (36 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Automated Scans** | 8.6 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Network | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Compliance Testing** | 8.7 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Perimeter Scanning** | 8.6 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Configuration Monitoring** | 7.9 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Application | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Manual Application Testing** | 8.2 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (15 reviews) | | **Static Code Analysis** | 7.5 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Black Box Testing** | 8.7 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Software Composition Analysis | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acunetix by Invicti** | N/A | N/A | | **Invicti (formerly Netsparker)** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality - Software Composition Analysis | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Transparency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Remediation Suggestions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Continuous Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Thorough Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### API Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acunetix by Invicti** | N/A | N/A | | **Invicti (formerly Netsparker)** | N/A | N/A | #### API Management | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **API Discovery** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **API Monitoring** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Change Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Security Testing | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **API Verification** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **API Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security Management | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Security and Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Anomoly Detection** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Bot Detection** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | ### Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acunetix by Invicti** | N/A | N/A | | **Invicti (formerly Netsparker)** | N/A | N/A | #### Risk management - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Vulnerability Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Risk Assessment and Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration and efficiency - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Integration with Development Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automation and Efficiency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting and Analytics - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Trend Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Risk Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Static Code Analysis | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acunetix by Invicti** | N/A | N/A | | **Invicti (formerly Netsparker)** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Static Code Analysis | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Cloud Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acunetix by Invicti** | N/A | N/A | | **Invicti (formerly Netsparker)** | N/A | N/A | #### Cloud Visibility | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Identity | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acunetix by Invicti** | N/A | N/A | | **Invicti (formerly Netsparker)** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) | Feature | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (4):** [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), [Website Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/website-security), [Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-scanner) **Unique to Invicti (formerly Netsparker) (6):** [API Security Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-security), [Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/static-application-security-testing-sast), [Software Composition Analysis Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-composition-analysis), [Static Code Analysis Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/static-code-analysis), [Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/interactive-application-security-testing-iast), [Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/application-security-posture-management-aspm) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Acunetix by Invicti | Invicti (formerly Netsparker) | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 26.0% | 22.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 33.0% | 29.9% | | **Enterprise** | 41.0% | 47.8% | ### 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% #### Invicti (formerly Netsparker) - **Computer Software:** 12.1% - **Telecommunications:** 10.6% - **Financial Services:** 9.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1% - **Computer & Network Security:** 6.1% - **Internet:** 6.1% - **Insurance:** 4.5% - **Automotive:** 3.0% - **Consumer Goods:** 3.0% - **Education Management:** 3.0% - **Other:** 33.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Acunetix by Invicti - [Intruder](https://www.g2.com/products/intruder/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (207 reviews) - [Detectify](https://www.g2.com/products/detectify/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (51 reviews) - [Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (129 reviews) - [Pentest-Tools.com](https://www.g2.com/products/pentest-tools-com/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (103 reviews) - [Tenable 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more..." ### Invicti (formerly Netsparker) - Title: [What is Invicti (formerly Netsparker) used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-invicti-formerly-netsparker-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Dynamic application Security Scanning - DAST Scan" - Title: [What are URL rewrites and URL rewrite rules?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/netsparker-web-application-security-scanner-96cf6c3d-02fc-4405-a800-e28a0f893517) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Web application developers use URL Rewrite Rules to hide parameters in the URL directory structure and is typically used to make it easier for search engines..." - Title: [What is the Knowledge base node and what is reported in it?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/netsparker-web-application-security-scanner) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Netsparker Desktop and Netsparker Cloud are not just web vulnerability scanners that automatically identify vulnerabilities in web applications. They are all..." - Title: [How Does Netsparker Integrate with Your Existing SDLC?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/netsparker-scanners-faqs-e4a57e60-032c-4486-a798-94cc2b423ed8) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "We developed the TeamCity, Jenkins and Bamboo plugins to help you complete the Netsparker Cloud-assisted SDLC. Using our plugins, users with Administration..." - Title: [What are the Plans & Editions of Netsparker?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/netsparker-scanners-faqs-7c0a080f-a51b-479a-9fd4-47828171f241) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "The New Netsparker Plans: Netsparker Standard – this plan includes Netsparker Desktop, which allows you to scan up to 20 websites Netsparker Team – this..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/acunetix-by-invicti-vs-invicti-formerly-netsparker)