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Compare Intruder and Invicti (formerly Netsparker) 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (48.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $149.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Intruder
Star Rating
(200)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
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)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Invicti (formerly Netsparker)Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Intruder excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall rating compared to Invicti. Users appreciate its ease of setup and the effectiveness of its autoscanner, which simplifies the process of identifying vulnerabilities.
- Users say that Intruder provides clear and prioritized findings, helping teams focus on the most critical vulnerabilities without being overwhelmed by low-value alerts. This clarity is a significant advantage for organizations looking to enhance their security posture.
- According to verified reviews, Invicti shines in its reporting capabilities, with users highlighting the well-formatted reports that are particularly useful for compliance purposes, such as ISO certifications. This feature simplifies the reporting process for teams needing to demonstrate security compliance.
- Reviewers mention that while Invicti is simple to use and quick to set up, it may not provide the same level of visibility into network risks as Intruder. Users have noted that Intruder's continuous updates on critical vulnerabilities enhance their understanding of security risks.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Intruder's quality of support is notably high, with a score that reflects users' satisfaction with the assistance they receive. This support is crucial for teams that may need guidance during implementation or troubleshooting.
- Users report that both products have their strengths, but Intruder's focus on small businesses allows it to cater effectively to that market segment, while Invicti's enterprise focus may not align as well with smaller organizations' needs.
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
154
9.1
58
Ease of Use
9.5
159
9.1
58
Ease of Setup
9.6
138
9.1
48
Ease of Admin
9.6
127
9.2
46
Quality of Support
9.7
149
8.9
58
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
120
9.6
44
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
144
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
8.6
28
8.1
13
8.5
25
8.3
13
9.1
49
9.0
17
Analysis
9.4
41
8.4
15
9.2
38
9.0
17
9.6
51
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
89
|
Verified
9.0
18
|
Verified
7.8
87
|
Verified
8.1
19
|
Verified
9.5
96
|
Verified
9.1
18
|
Verified
Network
9.0
39
8.7
14
|
Verified
8.9
80
|
Verified
8.6
11
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
11
|
Verified
Application
8.1
52
|
Verified
8.2
15
Feature Not Available
8.2
15
|
Verified
8.4
50
|
Verified
9.2
18
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
Functionality - Software Composition Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Agentic AI - Static Code Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
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), Software Composition Analysis, Static Code Analysis, 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
21.0%
Information Technology and Services
14.9%
Financial Services
7.7%
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%
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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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