Compare OpenVAS and Wiz 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (54.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
OpenVAS
Star Rating
(32)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OpenVASWiz
Star Rating
(775)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (54.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about WizSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Wiz excels in providing exceptional visibility across cloud environments, making it easy to identify misconfigurations and vulnerabilities in real time. Users appreciate its agentless architecture, which allows for quick deployment without the need for extensive setup.
- Users say that OpenVAS offers a unique advantage as a free and open-source vulnerability scanner, which is particularly appealing for those on a budget. Reviewers highlight its automation capabilities, noting that it can quickly scan IPs and is compatible with multiple operating systems.
- According to verified reviews, Wiz stands out for its comprehensive reporting dashboards and integration with ITSM tools, which help users manage vulnerabilities effectively. This feature is particularly beneficial for organizations looking to streamline their security processes.
- Reviewers mention that while OpenVAS is praised for its fast and reliable scanning, it sometimes struggles with user experience, particularly in matching specific workflow needs. Some users have noted configuration challenges that can arise during setup.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Wiz has a significantly higher quality of support, with users reporting prompt and helpful responses. This level of support is crucial for enterprises that require immediate assistance in managing their security posture.
- Users indicate that OpenVAS, despite its strengths, has a lower overall satisfaction score compared to Wiz. While it provides essential scanning features, the lack of recent reviews suggests that it may not be keeping pace with evolving user needs and expectations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
OpenVAS
No pricing availableWiz
No pricing availableFree Trial
OpenVAS
No trial information availableWiz
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
21
9.1
639
Ease of Use
7.7
21
8.8
643
Ease of Setup
7.9
15
9.1
503
Ease of Admin
7.7
15
9.0
487
Quality of Support
6.9
15
9.2
609
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.5
10
9.4
476
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
18
9.8
598
Features by Category
Management
Not enough data
8.7
119
Not enough data
8.4
107
Not enough data
9.3
120
Operations
Not enough data
8.9
107
Not enough data
8.6
110
Not enough data
9.0
112
Security Controls
Not enough data
8.6
76
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
107
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
194
Not enough data
8.2
183
Not enough data
9.1
198
Not enough data
8.9
191
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.4
169
Not enough data
7.9
162
Not enough data
8.6
180
Protection
Not enough data
8.5
174
Not enough data
8.0
169
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
163
Security
Not enough data
9.0
275
Not enough data
8.3
224
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
250
Compliance
Not enough data
8.7
245
Not enough data
8.4
231
Not enough data
8.3
230
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
259
Not enough data
8.6
233
Not enough data
8.3
248
Performance
7.9
13
8.4
281
8.1
16
8.8
276
6.6
15
7.4
275
8.3
13
9.0
280
Network
7.5
12
8.6
258
8.0
14
8.5
254
7.0
11
8.8
274
Application
8.5
10
Feature Not Available
5.7
9
Feature Not Available
7.8
13
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
Not enough data
7.4
29
Not enough data
7.3
30
Functionality - Software Composition Analysis
Not enough data
8.8
54
Not enough data
9.3
60
Not enough data
9.2
56
Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis
Not enough data
8.7
59
Not enough data
9.2
58
Not enough data
9.2
60
Activity Monitoring
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
183
Not enough data
8.0
196
Security
Not enough data
8.6
204
Not enough data
8.9
216
Not enough data
8.4
221
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
201
Not enough data
8.7
213
Not enough data
9.1
213
Agentic AI - Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics
Not enough data
7.5
20
Not enough data
7.4
21
Not enough data
7.5
19
Detection & Response
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.6
26
Not enough data
8.5
28
Management
Not enough data
8.6
26
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
9.2
23
Analytics
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.2
26
Not enough data
8.8
27
Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Configuration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
278
Not enough data
8.4
251
Not enough data
8.1
248
Not enough data
8.5
270
Visibility
Not enough data
9.3
290
Not enough data
9.2
287
Vulnerability Management
Not enough data
8.4
268
Not enough data
9.2
298
Not enough data
9.0
278
Not enough data
9.1
294
Asset Management
Not enough data
9.3
193
Not enough data
8.0
167
Not enough data
7.6
163
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.6
176
Not enough data
9.0
191
Not enough data
8.8
179
Not enough data
9.0
188
Risk Management
Not enough data
9.2
207
Not enough data
8.6
195
Not enough data
8.7
192
Not enough data
8.5
196
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
101
Alerts management
Not enough data
8.8
109
Not enough data
8.5
110
Not enough data
9.0
119
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.4
104
Not enough data
8.5
115
Not enough data
8.4
101
Not enough data
7.8
104
Automation
Not enough data
8.2
109
Not enough data
8.6
112
Analysis
Not enough data
8.7
126
Not enough data
8.5
123
Not enough data
9.3
126
Not enough data
8.5
114
Issue Resolution
Not enough data
8.6
117
Not enough data
8.9
122
Not enough data
9.0
114
Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
8.2
51
Access control - Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)
Not enough data
8.1
44
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.5
45
Not enough data
6.8
43
Monitoring - Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)
Not enough data
8.4
47
Not enough data
7.2
46
Auditing - Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)
Not enough data
9.0
50
Not enough data
8.9
49
Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
9.0
27
Security - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
Not enough data
9.5
20
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
9.6
23
Artificial Intelligence - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.0
18
Cloud Configuration Management - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.5
20
Agentic AI - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
8.1
17
Generative AI - Exposure Management Platforms
Not enough data
6.2
14
Not enough data
5.9
13
Risk Identification and Assessment - Exposure Management Platforms
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Monitoring and Integration - Exposure Management Platforms
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.6
14
Discovery & Classification - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Risk Prioritization - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Remediation & Governance - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.5
8
Model Protection - AI Security Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Runtime Monitoring - AI Security Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Policy Enforcement and Compliance - AI Security Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) ToolsHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools
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
Risk Assessment - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance & Compliance - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools
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
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
7.0
11
Services - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)
Not enough data
8.2
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
OpenVAS and Wiz are categorized as Vulnerability Scanner
Unique Categories
OpenVAS has no unique categories
Wiz is categorized as Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM), Exposure Management Platforms, Cloud Detection and Response (CDR), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), Attack Surface Management, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms, Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics, Software Composition Analysis, Cloud Compliance, Container Security, Cloud Workload Protection Platforms, Container Monitoring, AI Security Solutions, and AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
OpenVAS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Wiz
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 & 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%
Financial Services
18.3%
Information Technology and Services
12.0%
Computer Software
11.2%
Computer & Network Security
4.1%
Hospital & Health Care
4.1%
Other
50.3%
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Discussions
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Wiz has no discussions with answers
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