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

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Reviews

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

4.1/5(105)

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

**Metasploit** [

4.6/5(55)

](https://www.g2.com/products/metasploit/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

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

No pricing available

**Metasploit**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

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

Based on 6 responses

**Metasploit**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

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

Based on 5 responses

**Metasploit**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

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

**Metasploit**
$$$$$

Average Discount

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

**Metasploit**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**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)

**Metasploit**
[
Pentesting Efficiency (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/metasploit/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1978658&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expertise (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/metasploit/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1978657&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complex Setup (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/metasploit/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1978656&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

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

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Azure Pipelines

](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-pipelines/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_8ec3c17e3fb1df25b6a8bd7cc69cf2d1/github.png "Product Avatar Image")

GitHub

](https://www.g2.com/products/github/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_793034d14bb0f3fa12d97cf3cc0032c4/jira.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Jira

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

**Metasploit**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**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)

**Metasploit**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

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

8.3

8.390

**Metasploit**

8.9

8.942

Ease of Use

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

8.5

8.591

**Metasploit**

8.1

8.142

Ease of Setup

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

8.5

8.566

**Metasploit**

7.8

7.822

Ease of Admin

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

8.4

8.460

**Metasploit**

8.3

8.320

Quality of Support

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

7.8

7.885

**Metasploit**

8.2

8.236

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

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

8.2

8.258

**Metasploit**

8.7

8.717

Product Direction (% positive)

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

7.6

7.689

**Metasploit**

9.1

9.138

Features

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

7.8

36

8.4

23

Administration

API

7.5

25

8.5(won by 1.0)

9

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

Extensibility

7.4

26

8.1(won by 0.7)

13

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

Reporting and Analytics

8.6(won by 0.9)

32

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

7.7

14

Analysis

Issue Tracking

8.1(tied score)

28

8.1(tied score)

12

Reconnaissance

7.7

31

8.6(won by 0.9)

17

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

Vulnerability Scan

8.6

33

8.7(won by 0.1)

19

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

6.5

20

9.1(won by 2.6)

20

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

Manual Testing

7.3

24

8.3(won by 1.0)

21

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

Test Automation

8.3(won by 0.3)

28

8.0

16

Performance and Reliability

8.1

30

8.4(won by 0.3)

19

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

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

8.0

36

Not enough data

Administration

Dashboard & Reporting

9.1(won by default)

31

Not enough data

Alerting

8.4(won by default)

28

Not enough data

Content Delivery

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Vulnerability Assessment

8.8(won by default)

31

Not enough data

Security Auditing

8.3(won by default)

27

Not enough data

Blacklist and Whitelist

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Web-Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Protection

DDoS Protection

7.4(won by default)

21

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

7.6(won by default)

22

Not enough data

Firewall

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Malware Removal

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

6.4(won by default)

6

Not enough data

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

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

8.1

32

Not enough data

Administration

API / Integrations

7.9(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Extensibility

7.6(won by default)

26

Not enough data

Analysis

Reporting and Analytics

8.4(won by default)

30

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

7.9(won by default)

28

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scan

8.7(won by default)

30

Not enough data

Code Analysis

8.0(won by default)

22

Not enough data

Static Code Analysis

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Testing

Manual Testing

7.6(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Test Automation

8.1(won by default)

29

Not enough data

Compliance Testing

8.3(won by default)

24

Not enough data

Black-Box Scanning

8.5(won by default)

28

Not enough data

Detection Rate

8.7(won by default)

25

Not enough data

False Positives

6.9(won by default)

27

Not enough data

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

8.3

39

Not enough data

Performance

Issue Tracking

8.2(won by default)

27

|

Verified

Not enough data

Detection Rate

8.5(won by default)

34

|

Verified

Not enough data

False Positives

6.9(won by default)

36

|

Verified

Not enough data

Automated Scans

8.6(won by default)

35

|

Verified

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network

Compliance Testing

8.7(won by default)

28

|

Verified

Not enough data

Perimeter Scanning

8.6(won by default)

27

|

Verified

Not enough data

Configuration Monitoring

7.9(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Not enough data

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

8.2(won by default)

27

|

Verified

Not enough data

Static Code Analysis

7.5(won by default)

23

|

Verified

Not enough data

Black Box Testing

8.7(won by default)

33

|

Verified

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner

Proactive Assistance

9.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

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

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Red Teaming Tools[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adversary Emulation & Operations - Red Teaming Tools

Command & Control Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lateral Movement Simulation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Post-Exploitation Workflows

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Stage Attack Campaigns

Not enough data

Not enough data

MITRE ATT&CK & Reporting - Red Teaming Tools

Detection Gap Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

MITRE ATT&CK Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adversary Campaign Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI-Powered Red Teaming - Red Teaming Tools

AI-Assisted Remediation Recommendations

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI-Generated Attack Paths

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI-Powered Detection Coverage Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![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%

[![Metasploit](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_bbb8392f9e5dedc53d202a2327302a06/metasploit.jpg "Metasploit")](https://www.g2.com/products/metasploit/reviews)

Metasploit

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

47.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

39.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

13.2%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

26.0%

47.2%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

33.0%

39.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

41.0%

13.2%

Reviewers' Industry

[![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%

[![Metasploit](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_bbb8392f9e5dedc53d202a2327302a06/metasploit.jpg "Metasploit")](https://www.g2.com/products/metasploit/reviews)
Metasploit

Computer & Network Security

34.0%

Information Technology and Services

22.6%

Computer Software

7.5%

Security and Investigations

3.8%

Computer Networking

3.8%

Other

28.3%

FAQs

## Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix) vs Metasploit FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Acunetix by Invicti vs Metasploit?

Metasploit stands out for its higher G2 rating and reviewer-cited pentesting efficiency, while Acunetix by Invicti is favored for vulnerability detection and ease of use.

| | [Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/acunetix-by-invicti/reviews) | [Metasploit](https://www.g2.com/products/metasploit/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.1/5 (105 reviews) | 4.6/5 (55 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Enterprise | Small-Business |
| Ease of Setup score | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Quality of Support score | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Vulnerability Detection (7 all-time mentions) | Pentesting Efficiency (2 all-time mentions) |

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

Reviewers consider Metasploit the stronger value, with a higher satisfaction score on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Acunetix by Invicti:** In recent reviews, several reviewers describe Acunetix as expensive and note concerns about aggressive pricing strategies and restrictive licensing models.
- **Metasploit:** Reviewers highlight Metasploit as a free and widely accessible tool, with no recent complaints about cost or licensing.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers mention switching away from Acunetix due to rising costs and inflexible licensing.

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

The top 3 alternatives to Acunetix by Invicti and Metasploit are Burp Suite, Intruder, and Detectify.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/acunetix-by-invicti/reviews) | 4.1/5 (105 reviews) | Enterprise | Reviewers cite high cost and restrictive licensing | Vulnerability Detection |
| [Metasploit](https://www.g2.com/products/metasploit/reviews) | 4.6/5 (55 reviews) | Small-Business | Free and accessible | Pentesting Efficiency |
| [Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews) | 4.8/5 (129 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Intruder](https://www.g2.com/products/intruder/reviews) | 4.8/5 (209 reviews) | — | — | — |
| [Detectify](https://www.g2.com/products/detectify/reviews) | 4.5/5 (51 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

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

Buyers should prioritize vulnerability detection accuracy, ease of use, integration capabilities, reporting quality, and automation when comparing Acunetix by Invicti and Metasploit.

- **Vulnerability Detection Accuracy:** Acunetix by Invicti (7 all-time mentions), Metasploit (no all-time mention count).
- **Ease of Use:** Acunetix by Invicti (6 all-time mentions, 8.5 score), Metasploit (8.1 score).
- **Integration Capabilities:** Acunetix by Invicti (4 all-time mentions), Metasploit (no all-time mention count).
- **Reporting Quality:** Acunetix by Invicti (4 all-time mentions), Metasploit (no all-time mention count).
- **Automation:** Acunetix by Invicti (4 all-time mentions), Metasploit (no all-time mention count).

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

Acunetix by Invicti is strongest in vulnerability detection and ease of use, while Metasploit excels in pentesting efficiency and accessibility.

- **Acunetix by Invicti strengths:** Vulnerability Detection (7 all-time mentions), Ease of Use (6), Security (5), Automation (4), Easy Integrations (4), Reporting Quality (4).
- **Acunetix by Invicti trade-offs:** Expensive (4 all-time mentions), Complexity (3), Complex Setup (3), Slow Scanning (3), Difficult Customization (2).
- **Metasploit strengths:** Pentesting Efficiency (2 all-time mentions), Free and accessible, Large exploit database, Useful for learning and professional penetration testing.
- **Metasploit trade-offs:** Complex Setup (1 all-time mention), Steeper learning curve for beginners, Some reviewers note the exploit database is not always up to date.

### Is Acunetix by Invicti or Metasploit better for small businesses?

Metasploit is the better fit for small businesses, with its largest reviewer segment in Small-Business and strong sentiment around accessibility and value.

- **Acunetix by Invicti:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers in smaller organizations cite high cost and restrictive licensing as barriers.
- **Metasploit:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight its free availability and suitability for penetration testing in smaller environments.

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

Acunetix by Invicti is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing integration capabilities and specific third-party tool support.

- **Acunetix by Invicti:** Reviewers mention integration with Jira and highlight integration capabilities in 3 all-time mentions.
- **Metasploit:** No recent reviewer-cited integrations or third-party tool mentions.

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

Metasploit has a higher Quality of Support score (8.2 vs 7.8), but the difference is below the materiality threshold, indicating near-parity in support experiences.

- **Acunetix by Invicti:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive, but some cite issues with technical support and inflexible customer service, especially around licensing and renewals.
- **Metasploit:** Reviewers report positive support experiences, with several noting helpful documentation and community resources.

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

Acunetix by Invicti scores higher on Ease of Setup (8.5 vs 7.8), indicating it is easier to implement than Metasploit.

- **Acunetix by Invicti:** Reviewers frequently highlight ease of setup and implementation, with 4 all-time mentions of implementation ease and multiple recent reviews citing straightforward onboarding.
- **Metasploit:** Reviewers note a steeper learning curve and more complex setup, especially for beginners, but experienced users find it manageable.

### Which product has better False Positives?

Acunetix by Invicti is more frequently cited for minimizing false positives, with multiple reviewers highlighting accuracy and low false positive rates.

- **Acunetix by Invicti:** Accuracy of Results (4 all-time mentions), several reviewers specifically praise low false positives and reliable vulnerability identification.
- **Metasploit:** Reviewers occasionally mention false positives, but this is not a dominant theme in recent feedback.

Alternatives

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

 ![Intruder](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1539808658/intruder.svg "Intruder")

[
Intruder
](/products/intruder/reviews)

 ![Detectify](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b3060aea2f789d838e7b2fa172ee4fdf/detectify.png "Detectify")

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Detectify
](/products/detectify/reviews)

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Pentest-Tools.com
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Burp Suite
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**Metasploit Alternatives**

 ![Burp Suite](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1084a0792dcd7344d19c56aea015669c/burp-suite.svg "Burp Suite")

[
Burp Suite
](/products/burp-suite/reviews)

 ![Core Impact](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3035052d6bfeb5a52ef3d5aa9204586d/core-impact.svg "Core Impact")

[
Core Impact
](/products/core-impact/reviews)

 ![Invicti](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3bee4d2b732dab5368b9a8aa21f05e30/invicti.svg "Invicti")

[
Invicti
](/products/invicti/reviews)

 ![SQLmap](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_0c7a42988b3f8636634ea5dcddfb64f2/sqlmap.jpg "SQLmap")

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SQLmap
](/products/sqlmap/reviews)

## Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix) vs Metasploit

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 Metasploit overall.

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