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# OpenVAS Reviews
**Vendor:** OpenVAS  
**Category:** [Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-scanner)  
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 32
## About OpenVAS
OpenVAS is a framework of several services and tools offering a comprehensive and powerful vulnerability scanning and vulnerability management solution.




## OpenVAS Reviews
  ### 1. openvas scanner

**Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 11, 2018

**What do you like best about OpenVAS?**

easy to use and user friendly gui. scanner settings are versatile

**What do you dislike about OpenVAS?**

long time to load and not dependable as database fails often

**What problems is OpenVAS solving and how is that benefiting you?**

scanning and testing networks internal external


## OpenVAS Discussions
  - [What is OpenVAS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-openvas-used-for)

- [View OpenVAS pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/openvas/reviews?filters%5Bnps_score%5D%5B%5D=3&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-12+11%3A59%3A13+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=cd0ed105-3691-4101-b27d-2a118147103d&secure%5Btoken%5D=6f979d5ad5099d96008bc4c5b96fb458c87c0b8bc6c858f097d7a949c5ba6c5e&format=llm_user)

## OpenVAS Features
**Performance**
- Issue Tracking
- Detection Rate
- False Positives
- Automated Scans
- Anomaly/Malware Detection

**Network**
- Compliance Testing
- Perimeter Scanning
- Configuration Monitoring
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Source-Code Scanning
- Web Scanning

**Application**
- Manual Application Testing
- Static Code Analysis
- Black Box Testing
- Risk Analysis

**Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner**
- Autonomous Task Execution
- Proactive Assistance

**Additional Functionality**
- SSL Security
- HIPAA Compliant
- API
- Threat Response
- Endpoint Protection
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Third-Party Integrations
- Security Auditing
- Application Security
- Encryption
- Network Security
- Real-Time Reporting
- AI Copilot
- Reporting/Analytics
- Authentication
- Financial Data Protection
- Anti Virus
- Secure Data Storage
- Virus Definition Update
- Activity Dashboard
- VPN
- Audit Trail
- Anti Spam
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Data Visualization
- Alerts/Escalation
- Data Security
- Runtime Container Security
- Asset Discovery
- Threat Intelligence
- Vulnerability Protection
- Alerts/Notifications
- Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization
- Generative AI
- SQL Injections
- Real-Time Analytics
- Threat Protection
- Web-Application Security
- Password Protection
- Website Crawling
- Vulnerability Assessment

## Top OpenVAS Alternatives
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