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# HCL AppScan vs Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix) Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**HCL AppScan** [

4.1/5(106)

](https://www.g2.com/products/hcl-appscan/reviews#reviews)

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**[

4.1/5(105)

](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**HCL AppScan**
Free Trial

**Free** · HCL AppScan CodeSweep

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**HCL AppScan**
3 monthsFaster

Based on 9 responses

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**
4 months

Based on 6 responses

Return on Investment

**HCL AppScan**
13 months8 months sooner

Based on 7 responses

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**
21 months

Based on 5 responses

Perceived Cost

**HCL AppScan**
$$$$$

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**HCL AppScan**
7%

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**
10%3% more

Pros & Cons

**HCL AppScan**
Not enough data

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**
[
Vulnerability Detection (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1343195&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1343287&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1342950&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2374710&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**HCL AppScan**
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Android Studio

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AWS CodeBuild

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AWS CodePipeline

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Azure Boards

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**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**
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Azure Pipelines

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GitHub

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Jira

](https://www.g2.com/products/jira/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix/integrations)

Screenshots

**HCL AppScan**
No screenshot available

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**
 ![Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix) screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/80049/dashboard-04-2x.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**HCL AppScan**

8.6

8.682

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**

8.3

8.390

Ease of Use

**HCL AppScan**

8.3

8.386

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**

8.5

8.591

Ease of Setup

**HCL AppScan**

8.0

8.055

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**

8.5

8.566

Ease of Admin

**HCL AppScan**

8.1

8.147

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**

8.4

8.460

Quality of Support

**HCL AppScan**

8.4

8.482

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**

7.8

7.885

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**HCL AppScan**

8.6

8.645

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**

8.2

8.258

Product Direction (% positive)

**HCL AppScan**

8.3

8.375

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**

7.6

7.689

Features

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.1

44

8.1

32

Administration

API / Integrations

8.3(won by 0.4)

32

7.9

25

Extensibility

8.2(won by 0.6)

28

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.6

26

Analysis

Reporting and Analytics

8.5(won by 0.1)

30

8.4

30

Issue Tracking

8.0(won by 0.1)

27

7.9

28

Vulnerability Scan

8.3

40

8.7(won by 0.4)

30

Code Analysis

8.3(won by 0.3)

30

8.0

22

Static Code Analysis

8.3(won by default)

32

Feature Not Available

Testing

Manual Testing

7.7(won by 0.1)

28

7.6

23

Test Automation

8.1(tied score)

26

8.1(tied score)

29

Compliance Testing

8.5(won by 0.2)

28

8.3

24

Black-Box Scanning

8.3

33

8.5(won by 0.2)

28

Detection Rate

8.3

33

8.7(won by 0.4)

25

False Positives

7.1(won by 0.2)

33

6.9

27

Website Security[Hide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.0

36

Administration

Dashboard & Reporting

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

31

Alerting

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

28

Content Delivery

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Risk Analysis

Vulnerability Assessment

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

31

Security Auditing

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

27

Blacklist and Whitelist

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Web-Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Protection

DDoS Protection

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

21

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

22

Firewall

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Malware Removal

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

6.4(won by default)

6

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

SQL Injections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Load Balancing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Log Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Penetration Testing[Hide 39 FeaturesShow 39 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.8

36

Administration

API

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

25

Extensibility

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

26

Reporting and Analytics

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

32

Analysis

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

28

Reconnaissance

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

31

Vulnerability Scan

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

33

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Scans

Not enough data

Not enough data

SPA Scans

Not enough data

Not enough data

Testing

Command-Line Tools

Not enough data

6.5(won by default)

20

Manual Testing

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

24

Test Automation

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

28

Performance and Reliability

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

30

Additional Functionality

Network Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

SQL Injections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remediation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-User Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web-Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Runtime Container Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Cracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Simulated Threat Attacks

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certificates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-Site Scripting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Exploit Frameworks

Not enough data

Not enough data

Static Application Security Testing (SAST)[Hide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.2

37

Not enough data

Administration

API / Integrations

8.6(won by default)

28

Not enough data

Extensibility

8.6(won by default)

22

Not enough data

Analysis

Real-Time Analytics

8.7(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

7.9(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Static Code Analysis

8.4(won by default)

31

Not enough data

Code Analysis

8.1(won by default)

31

Not enough data

Integrated Development Environment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Testing

Command-Line Tools

7.6(won by default)

21

Not enough data

Manual Testing

7.8(won by default)

21

Not enough data

Test Automation

8.4(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Compliance Testing

8.1(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Source-Code Scanning

8.5(won by default)

26

Not enough data

Detection Rate

8.3(won by default)

25

Not enough data

False Positives

7.4(won by default)

28

Not enough data

Multi-Language Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Debugging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Developers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deployment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanner[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.3

39

Performance

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

27

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Verified

Detection Rate

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

34

|

Verified

False Positives

Not enough data

6.9(won by default)

36

|

Verified

Automated Scans

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

35

|

Verified

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network

Compliance Testing

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

28

|

Verified

Perimeter Scanning

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

27

|

Verified

Configuration Monitoring

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Source-Code Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application

Manual Application Testing

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

27

|

Verified

Static Code Analysis

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

23

|

Verified

Black Box Testing

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

33

|

Verified

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

5

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Data Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virus Definition Update

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Runtime Container Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

SQL Injections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web-Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Crawling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Software Composition Analysis[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.8

8

Not enough data

Functionality - Software Composition Analysis 

Integration

8.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Language Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transparency

Not enough data

Not enough data

Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis

Remediation Suggestions

8.9(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Continuous Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Thorough Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)[Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

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HCL AppScan

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

25.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

27.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

47.1%

[![Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8b9bbc1b8758727122569ca626a30959/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix.svg "Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)")](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix/reviews)

Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

26.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

33.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

41.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

25.5%

26.0%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

27.5%

33.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

47.1%

41.0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![HCL AppScan](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/29b6f6f7723fdb127f6c9c54b9dd756f/hcl-appscan.svg "HCL AppScan")](https://www.g2.com/products/hcl-appscan/reviews)
HCL AppScan

Information Technology and Services

24.7%

Computer & Network Security

12.4%

Computer Software

10.3%

Automotive

7.2%

Financial Services

5.2%

Other

40.2%

[![Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8b9bbc1b8758727122569ca626a30959/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix.svg "Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)")](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix/reviews)
Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)

Information Technology and Services

21.0%

Computer Software

15.0%

Computer & Network Security

11.0%

Telecommunications

10.0%

Financial Services

6.0%

Other

37.0%

FAQs

## HCL AppScan vs Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix) FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between HCL AppScan vs Acunetix by Invicti?

HCL AppScan and Acunetix by Invicti both score 4.1/5 on G2, but HCL AppScan is noted for its superior support and code traceability, while Acunetix by Invicti is praised for vulnerability detection and ease of use.

| | [HCL AppScan](https://www.g2.com/products/hcl-appscan/reviews) | [Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/acunetix-by-invicti/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.1/5 (76 reviews) | 4.1/5 (105 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Ease of Setup score | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Quality of Support score | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Code traceability and comprehensive vulnerability reporting | Vulnerability detection and ease of use (7 and 6 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of HCL AppScan and Acunetix by Invicti compare?

HCL AppScan is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than Acunetix by Invicti.

- **HCL AppScan:** Reviewers note that while HCL AppScan can be expensive, they are generally satisfied with its value given its comprehensive features and support.
- **Acunetix by Invicti:** Recent reviews frequently cite Acunetix by Invicti as expensive, with several reviewers mentioning aggressive price increases and restrictive licensing.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers mention switching away from Acunetix by Invicti due to pricing model changes and licensing inflexibility.

### What are the best alternatives to HCL AppScan and Acunetix by Invicti?

The top three alternatives to HCL AppScan and Acunetix by Invicti are Intruder, Invicti, and Detectify.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [HCL AppScan](https://www.g2.com/products/hcl-appscan/reviews) | 4.1/5 (76 reviews) | Enterprise | Can be expensive for smaller businesses | Comprehensive vulnerability reporting and code traceability |
| [Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/acunetix-by-invicti/reviews) | 4.1/5 (105 reviews) | Enterprise | Frequently cited as expensive, with restrictive licensing | Vulnerability detection and ease of use |
| [Intruder](https://www.g2.com/products/intruder/reviews) | 4.8/5 (209 reviews) | — | — | High reviewer satisfaction and strong vulnerability detection |
| [Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti/reviews) | 4.5/5 (72 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Enterprise-grade security and robust scanning |
| [Detectify](https://www.g2.com/products/detectify/reviews) | 4.5/5 (51 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Automation and ease of use for small businesses |

### Which Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) features should I prioritize when comparing HCL AppScan and Acunetix by Invicti?

Buyers should prioritize vulnerability detection accuracy, ease of use, integration capabilities, reporting quality, and support responsiveness when comparing HCL AppScan and Acunetix by Invicti.

- **Vulnerability Detection Accuracy:** Acunetix by Invicti has 7 all-time mentions for vulnerability detection and 4 for accuracy of results; HCL AppScan is frequently cited for comprehensive vulnerability reporting and code traceability.
- **Ease of Use:** HCL AppScan scores 8.6 and Acunetix by Invicti scores 8.5 on Ease of Use; Acunetix by Invicti has 6 all-time mentions for ease of use.
- **Integration Capabilities:** Acunetix by Invicti has 4 all-time mentions for easy integrations and 3 for CD integration; HCL AppScan is cited for CI/CD and Jira integration in recent reviews.
- **Reporting Quality:** Acunetix by Invicti has 4 all-time mentions for reporting quality; HCL AppScan is noted for detailed and actionable reports.
- **Support Responsiveness:** HCL AppScan scores 8.5 and Acunetix by Invicti scores 7.8 on Quality of Support.

### What are the pros and cons of HCL AppScan vs Acunetix by Invicti?

HCL AppScan's headline strength is comprehensive vulnerability reporting and code traceability, while Acunetix by Invicti stands out for vulnerability detection and ease of use.

- **HCL AppScan strengths:** Comprehensive vulnerability reporting, code traceability, strong support, and advanced scanning capabilities.
- **HCL AppScan trade-offs:** Reviewers note a steeper learning curve, higher cost for smaller businesses, and occasional false positives.
- **Acunetix by Invicti strengths:** Vulnerability detection (7 all-time mentions), ease of use (6 all-time mentions), automation (4 all-time mentions), and easy integrations (4 all-time mentions).
- **Acunetix by Invicti trade-offs:** Reviewers cite expensive pricing (4 all-time mentions), restrictive licensing, slow scanning (3 all-time mentions), and complex setup (3 all-time mentions).

### Is HCL AppScan or Acunetix by Invicti better for small businesses?

Detectify is the top alternative with a Small-Business segment, but between HCL AppScan and Acunetix by Invicti, neither is specifically optimized for small businesses as both are Enterprise-segmented.

- **HCL AppScan:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers mention higher cost and a steeper learning curve for smaller businesses.
- **Acunetix by Invicti:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers cite restrictive licensing and higher pricing as barriers for small teams.

### Which Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) platform has better integrations?

Acunetix by Invicti is more frequently cited for integrations, especially with Jira and CI/CD tools.

- **HCL AppScan:** Reviewers mention Jira and CI/CD integrations in recent reviews, but without a high all-time mention count.
- **Acunetix by Invicti:** Jira integration is cited with 1 all-time mention, and reviewers frequently highlight integration with CI/CD pipelines and issue trackers.

### How do HCL AppScan and Acunetix by Invicti compare on customer support?

HCL AppScan leads on Quality of Support with a 0.7-point advantage over Acunetix by Invicti (8.5 vs 7.8).

- **HCL AppScan:** Reviewers consistently praise responsive and effective support, with multiple mentions of quick assistance and high satisfaction.
- **Acunetix by Invicti:** Support experiences are mixed, with some reviewers noting helpful responses but others citing slow or inflexible support, especially regarding licensing and technical issues.

### Which is easier to implement, HCL AppScan or Acunetix by Invicti?

HCL AppScan and Acunetix by Invicti are rated equally on Ease of Setup, both scoring 8.5, indicating parity in implementation experience.

- **HCL AppScan:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward and highlight easy integration, though some mention a learning curve for advanced features.
- **Acunetix by Invicti:** Reviewers note ease of setup and implementation, with positive feedback on initial configuration and integration into workflows.

### Which product has better False Positives?

Acunetix by Invicti is more frequently cited for low false positives, but both products receive positive feedback on this feature.

- **HCL AppScan:** Reviewers mention minimal false positives and accurate results, with several recent reviews highlighting improvements in this area.
- **Acunetix by Invicti:** Reviewers frequently cite low false positives, with multiple mentions of accuracy and persistent reporting; 4 all-time mentions for accuracy of results.

Alternatives

**HCL AppScan Alternatives**

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Invicti
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**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix) Alternatives**

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Intruder
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Detectify
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Burp Suite
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## HCL AppScan vs Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix) easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers preferred doing business with HCL AppScan overall.

- Reviewers felt that HCL AppScan meets the needs of their business better than Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix).
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that HCL AppScan is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of HCL AppScan over Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix).