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# OpenVAS vs VulScan Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**OpenVAS** [

4.4/5(32)

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

**VulScan** [

4.1/5(121)

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

Pricing

**OpenVAS**
No pricing available

**VulScan**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**OpenVAS**
1 month

Based on 6 responses

**VulScan**
1 month

Based on 45 responses

Return on Investment

**OpenVAS**
Not enough reviews yet

**VulScan**
13 months

Based on 42 responses

Perceived Cost

**OpenVAS**
$$$$$

**VulScan**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**OpenVAS**
Not enough reviews yet

**VulScan**
7%

Pros & Cons

**OpenVAS**
Not enough data

**VulScan**
[
Ease of Use (42)
](https://www.g2.com/products/vulscan/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1551054&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Features (20)
](https://www.g2.com/products/vulscan/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1550997&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Inadequate Reporting (10)
](https://www.g2.com/products/vulscan/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1553523&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
UX Improvement (10)
](https://www.g2.com/products/vulscan/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2102566&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Screenshots

**OpenVAS**
No screenshot available

**VulScan**
 ![VulScan 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/1258628/VulScan-Dashboard.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**OpenVAS**

8.5

8.521

**VulScan**

8.0

8.0106

Ease of Use

**OpenVAS**

7.7

7.721

**VulScan**

8.1

8.1112

Ease of Setup

**OpenVAS**

7.9

7.915

**VulScan**

7.6

7.6105

Ease of Admin

**OpenVAS**

7.7

7.715

**VulScan**

7.9

7.994

Quality of Support

**OpenVAS**

6.9

6.915

**VulScan**

8.1

8.197

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**OpenVAS**

7.5

7.510

**VulScan**

8.2

8.291

Product Direction (% positive)

**OpenVAS**

8.1

8.118

**VulScan**

7.9

7.9107

Features

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

7.5

18

6.7

88

Performance

Issue Tracking

7.9(won by 0.3)

13

7.6

82

Detection Rate

8.1(won by 0.3)

16

7.8

86

False Positives

6.6(won by 0.6)

15

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

6.0

83

Automated Scans

8.3

13

8.6(won by 0.3)

84

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network

Compliance Testing

7.5

12

7.6(won by 0.1)

79

Perimeter Scanning

8.0(won by 0.2)

14

7.8

80

Configuration Monitoring

7.0(won by 0.1)

11

6.9

76

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

8.5(won by 2.2)

10

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

6.3

76

Black Box Testing

7.8(won by 1.8)

13

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

6.0

73

Static Code Analysis

5.7(won by default)

9

Feature Not Available

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

4.9(won by default)

13

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

4.4(won by default)

13

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

Risk-Based Vulnerability Management[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.0

39

Risk Analysis

Risk Scoring

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

37

Reporting

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

38

Risk-Prioritization

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

37

Vulnerability Assesment

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

39

Vulnerability Intelligence

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

38

Contextual Data

Not enough data

7.1(won by default)

34

Dashboards

Not enough data

6.8(won by default)

38

Automation

Automated Remediation

Not enough data

5.1(won by default)

31

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

6.0(won by default)

32

Security Testing

Not enough data

6.1(won by default)

36

Test Automation

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

32

IT Risk Management[Hide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

4.4

15

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

4.4(won by default)

15

Monitoring - IT Risk Management

AI Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - IT Risk Management

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.1

26

Orchestration

Asset Management

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

23

Security Workflow Automation

Not enough data

6.9(won by default)

22

Deployment

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

24

Sandboxing

Not enough data

6.3(won by default)

21

Remediation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Information

Proactive Alerts

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

23

Malware Detection

Not enough data

6.7(won by default)

23

Intelligence Reports

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

24

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-time Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Personalization

Endpoint Intelligence

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

24

Security Validation

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

24

Dynamic/Code Analysis

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Event Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web-Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

4.5(won by default)

10

Generate Attack Scenarios

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generate Threat Detection Rules

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generate Threat Summaries

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Threat Intelligence

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Profiling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Provisioning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Vulnerability Management[Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certificate Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Containment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Penetration Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Runtime Container Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Setting/Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

SQL Injections

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![OpenVAS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_48d6ca1f8cebf47000b6f8223acab699/openvas.png "OpenVAS")](https://www.g2.com/products/openvas/reviews)

OpenVAS

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

35.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

53.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

10.7%

[![VulScan](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7bb90722bb641cfd208f5c4bfb761422/vulscan.svg "VulScan")](https://www.g2.com/products/vulscan/reviews)

VulScan

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

66.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

32.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

1.7%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

35.7%

66.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

53.6%

32.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

10.7%

1.7%

Reviewers' Industry

[![OpenVAS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_48d6ca1f8cebf47000b6f8223acab699/openvas.png "OpenVAS")](https://www.g2.com/products/openvas/reviews)
OpenVAS

Computer & Network Security

25.0%

Hospital & Health Care

14.3%

Information Technology and Services

10.7%

Computer Software

10.7%

Management Consulting

7.1%

Other

32.1%

[![VulScan](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7bb90722bb641cfd208f5c4bfb761422/vulscan.svg "VulScan")](https://www.g2.com/products/vulscan/reviews)
VulScan

Information Technology and Services

43.0%

Computer & Network Security

30.6%

Computer Networking

3.3%

Financial Services

2.5%

Computer Software

1.7%

Other

19.0%

FAQs

## OpenVAS vs VulScan FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 17, 2026

### What is the difference between OpenVAS vs VulScan?

OpenVAS stands out for its higher G2 rating and stronger support among mid-market users, while VulScan is favored for its ease of use and integrations.

| | [OpenVAS](https://www.g2.com/products/openvas/reviews) | [VulScan](https://www.g2.com/products/vulscan/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.4/5 (32 reviews) | 4.1/5 (121 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Small-Business |
| Ease of Setup score | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Quality of Support score | 6.9 | 8.1 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Free and open-source with strong reporting | Ease of use (24 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of OpenVAS and VulScan compare?

OpenVAS is considered the stronger value due to its open-source, free model, while VulScan receives mixed value sentiment tied to its cost and licensing.

- **OpenVAS:** Reviewers consistently highlight OpenVAS as a free, open-source solution that delivers strong value, especially for startups and organizations with budget constraints.
- **VulScan:** Recent reviews note VulScan as cost-effective for entry-level needs but mention that the licensing model can be confusing and that costs may be a concern for smaller customers.
- **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers mention switching to OpenVAS to avoid licensing fees, while others move to VulScan for its automation and integration capabilities despite cost concerns.

### What are the best alternatives to OpenVAS and VulScan?

The top three alternatives to OpenVAS and VulScan are Tenable Nessus, Burp Suite, and Wiz.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [OpenVAS](https://www.g2.com/products/openvas/reviews) | 4.4/5 (32 reviews) | Mid-Market | Free and open-source | Strong reporting and open-source flexibility |
| [VulScan](https://www.g2.com/products/vulscan/reviews) | 4.1/5 (121 reviews) | Small-Business | Cost-effective for entry-level, licensing can be confusing | Ease of use and integration capabilities |
| [Tenable Nessus](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-nessus/reviews) | 4.5/5 (305 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive vulnerability coverage |
| [Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews) | 4.8/5 (129 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Advanced web application security testing |
| [Wiz](https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews) | 4.7/5 (844 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Cloud security and risk visibility |

### Which Vulnerability Scanner features should I prioritize when comparing OpenVAS and VulScan?

Buyers should prioritize reporting, ease of use, integration capabilities, automation, and support quality when comparing OpenVAS and VulScan.

- **Reporting:** VulScan has 9 all-time mentions for reporting features and 8 for reporting, while OpenVAS is frequently praised for its strong, customizable reports in multiple formats.
- **Ease of Use:** VulScan leads with 24 all-time mentions for ease of use; OpenVAS receives positive but less frequent ease-of-use feedback.
- **Integration Capabilities:** VulScan has 8 all-time mentions for integrations and 6 for integration capabilities; OpenVAS is noted for CLI and Metasploit integration in recent reviews.
- **Automation:** VulScan is cited for automated scanning (5 all-time mentions); OpenVAS is praised for automation and scheduling in recent reviews.
- **Support Quality:** VulScan scores 8.1 for Quality of Support, OpenVAS 6.9, with VulScan reviewers more frequently citing responsive support.

### What are the pros and cons of OpenVAS vs VulScan?

OpenVAS is strongest for its free, open-source model and reporting, while VulScan is favored for ease of use and integrations.

- **OpenVAS strengths:** Free and open-source, strong reporting in multiple formats, customizable scans, praised for flexibility and automation, especially for startups and regulated environments.
- **OpenVAS trade-offs:** Reviewers note a less intuitive UI, occasional false positives, slower plugin updates, and the need for ongoing maintenance.
- **VulScan strengths:** Ease of use (24 all-time mentions), simple deployment (10 mentions), strong integration capabilities (8 mentions), automated scanning (5 mentions), and reporting features (9 mentions).
- **VulScan trade-offs:** Reviewers cite difficult setup (6 mentions), limited or inadequate reporting (5 mentions), confusing interface (4 mentions), and some support concerns (5 mentions).

### Is OpenVAS or VulScan better for small businesses?

VulScan is better suited for small businesses, as reflected by its largest reviewer segment and positive small-business sentiment.

- **OpenVAS:** Largest segment is mid-market; reviewers highlight its value for startups and regulated environments but less frequently cite small-business use cases.
- **VulScan:** Largest segment is small-business; reviewers consistently praise its ease of use, automation, and integration for small-business needs.

### Which Vulnerability Scanner platform has better integrations?

VulScan is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration capabilities and mentions.

- **OpenVAS:** Reviewers mention integration with Metasploit and CLI tools in recent reviews, but no all-time integration mention count is available.
- **VulScan:** Integrations are cited in 8 all-time mentions, with specific references to integration with Kaseya, AutoTask, and Vonahi Vpentest in recent reviews.

### How do OpenVAS and VulScan compare on customer support?

VulScan has a higher Quality of Support score by 1.2 points, indicating a material advantage over OpenVAS.

- **OpenVAS:** Reviewers describe support as variable, with some citing helpful community resources but others noting challenges with official support and documentation.
- **VulScan:** Reviewers frequently highlight responsive and knowledgeable support, with 6 all-time mentions for customer support and positive feedback on support responsiveness and partner engagement.

### Which is easier to implement, OpenVAS or VulScan?

OpenVAS and VulScan score within 0.3 points on Ease of Setup, indicating near parity, with OpenVAS slightly ahead at 7.9 versus VulScan's 7.6.

- **OpenVAS:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward for those familiar with open-source tools, with some noting a learning curve for beginners and the need for ongoing maintenance.
- **VulScan:** Reviewers highlight easy deployment and configuration, especially for small businesses, but also mention occasional complexity in setup and virtual machine requirements.

### Which product has better Reporting?

VulScan is favored for Reporting, with more reviewer-cited reporting features and higher all-time mention counts.

- **OpenVAS:** Reviewers praise customizable reports in CSV, PDF, and JSON formats, with positive feedback on report quality and detail.
- **VulScan:** Reporting features are cited in 9 all-time mentions, with 8 mentions for reporting overall; reviewers highlight actionable, in-depth reports and ease of sharing findings with clients.

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