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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 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?page=2&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-07-18+15%3A08%3A54+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=30546124-d7ca-4b58-9f0c-2ae0355347b8&secure%5Btoken%5D=cf0301a11093838150b9f61af7dc8fcddebc41d7765b1dd6216b488d74465946&format=llm_user)

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

**Network**
- Compliance Testing
- Perimeter Scanning
- Configuration Monitoring

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

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

## Top OpenVAS Alternatives
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  - [Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews) - 4.8/5.0 (126 reviews)
  - [Tenable Vulnerability Management](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-vulnerability-management/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (113 reviews)