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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.1% of reviews)
Enterprise (48.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $149.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Intruder
Star Rating
(197)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $149.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansInvicti (formerly Netsparker)
Star Rating
(68)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Invicti (formerly Netsparker)Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Intruder excels in its Alerting feature, scoring 9.8, which reviewers mention provides timely notifications that help teams respond quickly to vulnerabilities. In contrast, Invicti's alerting scored lower at 9.1, indicating that users may not find it as responsive.
- Reviewers mention that Intruder's Ease of Use is a standout feature, with a score of 9.5, making it particularly appealing for small businesses. On the other hand, Invicti, with a score of 9.1, may require a steeper learning curve, especially for new users.
- G2 users highlight Intruder's Quality of Support, which scored 9.7, as a significant advantage, with many reviewers praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. Invicti, while still strong at 9.2, does not receive the same level of acclaim.
- Users on G2 report that Intruder's Vulnerability Assessment feature is robust, scoring 9.7, and is noted for its thoroughness in identifying potential security issues. Invicti, with a score of 9.3, is effective but may not be as comprehensive in its assessments.
- Reviewers mention that Intruder's Automated Scans are highly efficient, scoring 9.5, which users appreciate for saving time and resources. In comparison, Invicti's automated scans scored 9.0, suggesting that while effective, they may not be as streamlined.
- Users say that Intruder's Dashboard & Reporting feature, with a score of 9.0, is user-friendly and provides clear insights, which is crucial for decision-making. Invicti's reporting scored higher at 9.5, indicating that it may offer more advanced analytics, but some users find it less intuitive.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Intruder
Essential
Starting at $149.00
Per Month
Best for startups looking to stay compliant
- External scanning
- Application scanning
- 18,000+ open-source checks
Invicti (formerly Netsparker)
No pricing availableFree Trial
Intruder
Free Trial is available
Invicti (formerly Netsparker)
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
153
9.1
58
Ease of Use
9.5
158
9.1
58
Ease of Setup
9.5
137
9.1
48
Ease of Admin
9.6
126
9.2
46
Quality of Support
9.7
148
8.9
58
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
119
9.6
44
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
142
10.0
54
Features by Category
Administration
Feature Not Available
8.7
18
9.2
32
9.5
21
9.7
31
9.0
21
Risk Analysis
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.6
31
9.3
22
Feature Not Available
9.2
22
Threat Protection
Feature Not Available
7.9
13
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.1
13
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
6.8
10
Feature Not Available
Administration
8.5
27
8.1
13
8.5
25
8.3
13
9.1
48
9.0
17
Analysis
9.4
41
8.4
15
9.2
38
9.0
17
9.6
50
9.7
17
Testing
Feature Not Available
7.6
12
8.6
20
8.6
15
8.7
29
8.9
17
9.3
38
9.3
17
Static Application Security Testing (SAST)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Testing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
6
8.2
21
8.6
6
8.3
20
Analysis
9.5
7
8.9
28
9.6
8
9.2
26
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.8
8
9.3
28
Feature Not Available
7.5
17
Testing
7.9
7
7.1
19
8.8
7
8.5
23
7.8
6
8.4
23
9.0
7
9.1
20
9.5
7
8.6
21
7.9
7
7.5
20
Performance
9.1
79
|
Verified
8.6
18
|
Verified
9.3
88
|
Verified
9.0
18
|
Verified
7.8
85
|
Verified
8.1
19
|
Verified
9.5
94
|
Verified
9.1
18
|
Verified
Network
9.0
38
8.7
14
|
Verified
9.0
78
|
Verified
8.6
11
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
11
|
Verified
Application
8.1
51
|
Verified
8.2
15
Feature Not Available
8.2
15
|
Verified
8.4
49
|
Verified
9.2
18
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
API Management
8.8
8
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.2
10
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Security Testing
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.7
10
Not enough data
Security Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Configuration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Asset Management
9.3
19
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Monitoring
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
21
Not enough data
9.3
21
Not enough data
9.6
21
Not enough data
Risk Management
9.2
22
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
19
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.3
13
Not enough data
Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk management - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration and efficiency - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting and Analytics - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Exposure Management Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Identification and Assessment - Exposure Management Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring and Integration - Exposure Management Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Intruder and Invicti (formerly Netsparker) are categorized as API Security, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Penetration Testing, Website Security, and Vulnerability Scanner
Unique Categories
Intruder is categorized as Attack Surface Management, Exposure Management Platforms, and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
Invicti (formerly Netsparker) is categorized as Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST), and Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Intruder
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Invicti (formerly Netsparker)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
20.7%
Information Technology and Services
15.0%
Financial Services
7.8%
Computer & Network Security
6.2%
Insurance
2.6%
Other
47.7%
Computer Software
12.5%
Telecommunications
10.9%
Financial Services
9.4%
Information Technology and Services
7.8%
Internet
6.3%
Other
53.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
What does Intruder actually test for you?
2 Comments
Official Response from Intruder
Intruder currently performs ~10,000 checks varying from configuration weaknesses, security patches, and application bugs. An up-to-date list can always be...Read more
Will Intruder's scans damage my systems?
2 Comments
Official Response from Intruder
It's very unlikely that Intruder's scans will damage your systems. If this is a concern of yours, users have the ability to throttle scans.Read more
What are Intruder's key principals?
1 Comment
Official Response from Intruder
We pride ourselves on being a simple, intuitive product that still packs a punch. Vulnerability management can be a complicated task, but it doesn't have to...Read more
What is the difference between Netsparker Desktop and Netsparker Cloud?
1 Comment
Official Response from Invicti (formerly Netsparker)
To start off with, as the name implies, Netsparker Cloud is an online web application security scanner and Netsparker Desktop is a Windows software scanner....Read more
What is a Scan Policy?
1 Comment
Official Response from Invicti (formerly Netsparker)
Scan policies in Netsparker allow you to save a specific Netsparker configuration setup so you do not have to configure the scanner each time you scan a...Read more
What are the different vulnerability severities in Netsparker?
1 Comment
Official Response from Invicti (formerly Netsparker)
Netsparker web application security scanner scans for a wide variety of vulnerabilities in websites, web applications and web services.
Each vulnerability...Read more
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