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Abstract vs Acunetix

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Abstract

Software

Design version control and asset management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full review
Acunetix logo

Acunetix

Software

Web application security testing made easy

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Abstract has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Abstract the product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm; Acunetix aWS Marketplace lists Acunetix Online Premium, published by seller Invicti Security, at $7,000 per year for 5 targets under a 12 month contract, where a target is one fully qualified domain, website, web app, API or web service
  • They diverge on capability: Abstract covers Version control, Acunetix covers DAST scanning.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Abstract and Acunetix actually diverge.

Attributes where Abstract and Acunetix differ
AttributeAbstractAcunetix
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMacos, WebDesktop, Web, Api
Founded20152005

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Abstract

  • Version control
  • Branching & merging
  • Asset library
  • Design tokens
  • Collaboration
  • File management
  • Comments
  • Activity tracking

Only in Acunetix

  • DAST scanning
  • IAST technology
  • AcuSensor
  • JavaScript security
  • SQL injection testing
  • XSS detection
  • OWASP Top 10
  • API security testing

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Jira
  • GitHub

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Abstract

  • Design systemsnot Acunetix
  • Version controlnot Acunetix
  • Asset managementnot Acunetix
  • Team collaborationnot Acunetix

Acunetix

  • Vulnerability Scannernot Abstract
  • Web Securitynot Abstract
  • Dastnot Abstract

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Abstract

  • The product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm
  • Built around Sketch files, so it never covered teams that moved to Figma

Acunetix

  • AWS Marketplace lists Acunetix Online Premium, published by seller Invicti Security, at $7,000 per year for 5 targets under a 12 month contract, where a target is one fully qualified domain, website, web app, API or web service
  • AWS Marketplace's Invicti listing shows Premium Support priced separately at $150,000 per year and Premium Support with Guided Success at $300,000 per year, on top of the base scanning licence

Pricing, plan by plan

Abstract

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 shared library
    • Basic version control
    • 2 team members
  • Pro$12/month
    • Unlimited libraries
    • Full version control
    • Unlimited team members
  • Enterprise$50/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced admin controls
    • Compliance & security

Acunetix

On request
  • StandardFree
    • Single user
    • 5 targets
    • Scheduled scans
  • PremiumFree
    • Multiple users
    • Unlimited targets
    • CI/CD integration
  • Acunetix 360Free
    • Enterprise features
    • SDLC integration
    • Custom workflows

Which should you pick?

Choose Abstract if

  • You need version control.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Web.
  • You also want branching & merging.
Abstract review

Choose Acunetix if

  • You need dast scanning.
  • You work on Desktop, Web, Api.
  • You also want iast technology.
Acunetix review

Questions people ask

Is Abstract or Acunetix better?
Neither clearly leads. Abstract starts at Free and Acunetix at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Abstract or Acunetix?
Abstract has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Abstract and On request for Acunetix.
Does Abstract or Acunetix run on more platforms?
Abstract runs on Macos, Web. Acunetix runs on Desktop, Web, Api.
Can I use Abstract for free?
Yes. Abstract has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Acunetix starts at On request.
What is Abstract best used for?
Abstract is most often used for design systems, version control, asset management, team collaboration. Of those, design systems and version control are not what Acunetix is typically brought in for.
What can Abstract do that Acunetix cannot?
Abstract covers Version control, Branching & merging, Asset library, Design tokens. Acunetix covers DAST scanning, IAST technology, AcuSensor, JavaScript security. Both handle Slack, Jira, GitHub.
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