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Invicti alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll penetration testing tools

Top picks

  • Acunetix logo

    Best overall

    Acunetix

    Agentic Pentest plan: $500 max per pentest

  • Burp Suite logo

    Best free option

    Burp Suite

    Starting price: $499 (Burp Suite Professional)

  • ZAP logo

    Best open source

    ZAP

    Open source

Common reasons people leave Invicti: main platform pricing is quote-only, and on-premises deployment only in the top package. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Invicti, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Acunetix currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Acunetix logoAcunetixPaid$500 max per pentestNoWeb7 of 768.8
2Burp Suite logoBurp SuiteFree plan + paid$499 (Burp Suite Professional)NoWindows, macOS, Linux7 of 764.8
3ZAP logoZAPOpen source—YesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 461.8
4Detectify logoDetectifyPaidFrom €2,500 per year (Standard)NoWeb9 of 959.4
5Intruder logoIntruderFree plan + paid—NoWeb6 of 657.5
  1. Acunetix logo

    1. AcunetixTop pick

    Best for: Security teams that want automated, low-noise scanning of web apps and APIs

    PaidWeb

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Invicti

    Same vendor's lighter scanner-only product, simpler for smaller teams.

    Pros

    • Proof-based scanning confirms many findings automatically
    • Tests REST, GraphQL and SOAP APIs
    • CI/CD and issue tracker integrations
    • Large check library covering the OWASP Top 10

    Cons

    • Quote-only pricing per target
    • Rebrand to Invicti Web + API makes the product line confusing
    • Automated scanning only; no manual testing proxy
    Visit Acunetix Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Acunetix a good Invicti alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Current name
    Invicti Web + API
    Checked Nov 8, 2026acunetix.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Checks
    7,000+ issues
    Checked Nov 8, 2026acunetix.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API testing
    REST, GraphQL, SOAP
    Checked Nov 8, 2026acunetix.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    5,000+ companies
    Checked Nov 8, 2026acunetix.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Agentic Pentest plan
    $500 max per pentest
    Checked Nov 8, 2026acunetix.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Web + API plan
    Quote-based
    Checked Nov 8, 2026acunetix.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Proof of Concept licence on request
    Checked Nov 8, 2026acunetix.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Burp Suite logo

    2. Burp Suite

    Best for: Pentesters and bug bounty hunters doing hands-on web application testing

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Invicti

    Preferred by hands-on testers, with Burp Suite DAST for automated scanning at scale.

    Pros

    • Industry-standard proxy, Repeater and Intruder workflow
    • Free Community Edition for learning and manual testing
    • Large extension library and free training from PortSwigger

    Cons

    • The scanner and full-speed Intruder require the paid Professional licence
    • Community Edition can't save projects
    • Java-based UI can be heavy on memory during big tests
    Visit Burp Suite Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Burp Suite a good Invicti alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free edition
    Community Edition
    Checked Nov 8, 2026portswigger.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro-only features
    Project files, full Intruder, vulnerability scanner
    Checked Nov 8, 2026portswigger.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Billing
    Yearly licence terms
    Checked Nov 8, 2026portswigger.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    PortSwigger Ltd
    Checked Nov 8, 2026portswigger.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $499 (Burp Suite Professional)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026portswigger.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, Community Edition
    Checked Nov 8, 2026portswigger.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Yes (Professional)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026portswigger.net(opens source in a new tab)
  3. ZAP logo

    3. ZAP

    Best for: Developers and AppSec teams who want free automated web scanning, including in CI

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Invicti

    Free open-source DAST for teams willing to script and maintain scans themselves.

    Pros

    • Free and open source, with the automated scanner included
    • Docker images and automation framework for CI pipelines
    • Add-on marketplace extends it

    Cons

    • Interface is dated and busier than Burp or Caido
    • Windows and Linux builds need Java 17 or newer installed
    • Releases are unsigned, so operating systems show warnings on install
    Visit ZAP Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ZAP a good Invicti alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Free and open source
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zaproxy.org(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Oct 30, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, Linux, macOS, Docker
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zaproxy.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Requirements
    Java 17+ on Windows and Linux
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zaproxy.org(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Detectify logo

    4. Detectify

    Best for: Product security teams with many domains and web apps exposed to the internet

    PaidWeb

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Invicti

    Cloud-only external scanning with published plan prices and hacker-sourced tests.

    Pros

    • Tests sourced from a community of ethical hackers
    • Strong subdomain takeover and attack surface discovery
    • No agents needed for external scanning
    • Published plan prices

    Cons

    • Per-domain and per-target charges on top of the platform fee
    • PCI ASV scanning costs extra
    • Focused on external assets rather than internal networks
    Visit Detectify Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Detectify a good Invicti alternative?

    Verified facts

    9 of 9 verified
    Starter platform fee
    €0 per year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026detectify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Standard plan
    From €2,500 per year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026detectify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    PCI ASV scanning
    €500 per year add-on
    Checked Nov 8, 2026detectify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Agents
    Not needed for external scanning
    Checked Nov 8, 2026detectify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ethical hacker community
    400+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026detectify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    From €2,500 per year (Standard)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026detectify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, Starter from €0, up to 5 users
    Checked Nov 8, 2026detectify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Professional plan
    From €5,000 per year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026detectify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise plan
    From €15,000 per year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026detectify.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Intruder logo

    5. Intruder

    Best for: Small and mid-sized companies that need easy external and cloud scanning for compliance

    Free plan + paidWeb

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Invicti

    Cheaper hosted scanning of web apps plus infrastructure and cloud, with a free tier.

    Pros

    • Free plan and 14-day trial with no sales call
    • Combines several scanning engines with its own checks
    • Clear reports suited to SOC 2 and ISO 27001 evidence
    • Monthly or annual billing

    Cons

    • Internal network scanning only on Pro and Enterprise plans
    • Per-target licences add up for large estates
    • Lighter on internal enterprise networks than Qualys or Tenable
    Visit Intruder Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Intruder a good Invicti alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026intruder.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026intruder.io(opens source in a new tab)
    AI pentests
    From $3,500 per test
    Checked Nov 8, 2026intruder.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Scanning engines
    Nuclei, OpenVAS, Tenable
    Checked Nov 8, 2026intruder.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Internal scanning
    Pro and Enterprise only
    Checked Nov 8, 2026intruder.io(opens source in a new tab)
    AI pentest
    From $3,500 per test
    Checked Nov 8, 2026intruder.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Invicti alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Acunetix logo

Best Invicti alternative for most people

Acunetix

Same vendor's lighter scanner-only product, simpler for smaller teams.

ZAP logo

Best Invicti alternative for a free option

ZAP

Free open-source DAST for teams willing to script and maintain scans themselves.

Burp Suite logo

Best Invicti alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Burp Suite

Preferred by hands-on testers, with Burp Suite DAST for automated scanning at scale.

ZAP logo

Best Invicti alternative for open source

ZAP

Free open-source DAST for teams willing to script and maintain scans themselves.

Burp Suite logo

Best Invicti alternative for Mac

Burp Suite

Preferred by hands-on testers, with Burp Suite DAST for automated scanning at scale.

Burp Suite logo

Best Invicti alternative for Windows

Burp Suite

Preferred by hands-on testers, with Burp Suite DAST for automated scanning at scale.

Burp Suite logo

Best Invicti alternative for Linux

Burp Suite

Preferred by hands-on testers, with Burp Suite DAST for automated scanning at scale.

Detectify logo

Best Invicti alternative for working in the browser

Detectify

Cloud-only external scanning with published plan prices and hacker-sourced tests.

Invicti alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Invicti?

Acunetix ranks first right now. Same vendor's lighter scanner-only product, simpler for smaller teams. Burp Suite and ZAP follow it in our ranking.

Invicti vs Acunetix: what's the difference?

Both Invicti and Acunetix are paid products. Verified prices: Invicti $500 max per pentest, Acunetix $500 max per pentest. Both run on Web.

Is Invicti free?

Invicti is a paid product. Agentic pentest price: $500 max per pentest; Trial: Proof-of-concept licences; Free trial: Proof-of-concept licences. Checked on Invicti's own site, November 2026.

How much do Invicti alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Invicti alternatives: Acunetix, $500 max per pentest; Burp Suite, $499 (Burp Suite Professional); Detectify, From €2,500 per year (Standard). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Invicti?

Yes. Burp Suite (free plan + paid), ZAP (open source) and Intruder (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Invicti?

Yes: ZAP.

Which Invicti alternatives work on Linux?

Burp Suite and ZAP run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Invicti?

The complaints we hear most: main platform pricing is quote-only; on-premises deployment only in the top package; more platform than small teams need for basic scanning.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Invicti, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.