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Acunetix vs Affinity Designer

Acunetix
Security & Cybersecurity
Web application security testing made easy
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -

Affinity Designer
Design Tools
Professional graphic design software for everyone
- From
- $69.99/one-time
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 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; Affinity Designer sold as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription: the Windows or macOS edition was priced at CA$94.99, the cross-platform Universal License at CA$224.99, and the standalone iPad edition at CA$24.99 (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024)
- They diverge on capability: Acunetix covers DAST scanning, Affinity Designer covers Vector drawing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Acunetix and Affinity Designer actually diverge.
| Attribute | Acunetix | Affinity Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $69.99/one-time |
| Pricing model | subscription | one-time |
| Platforms | Desktop, Web, Api | Windows, Macos, Ios |
| Category | Security & Cybersecurity | Design Tools |
| Founded | 2005 | 1994 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Acunetix
- DAST scanning
- IAST technology
- AcuSensor
- JavaScript security
- SQL injection testing
- XSS detection
- OWASP Top 10
- API security testing
Only in Affinity Designer
- Vector drawing
- Bezier tools
- Gradient tools
- Typography
- Pixel-perfect editing
- Artboards
- Symbols
- Non-destructive effects
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Acunetix
- Vulnerability Scannernot Affinity Designer
- Web Securitynot Affinity Designer
- Dastnot Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer
- Logo designnot Acunetix
- Vector illustrationnot Acunetix
- Icon designnot Acunetix
- Brandingnot Acunetix
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Affinity Designer
- Sold as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription: the Windows or macOS edition was priced at CA$94.99, the cross-platform Universal License at CA$224.99, and the standalone iPad edition at CA$24.99 (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024)
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Affinity Designer
$69.99/one-time- Standard$69.99/one-time
- Full version
- All features
- Lifetime updates
Which should you pick?
Choose Acunetix if
- You need dast scanning.
- You work on Desktop, Web, Api.
- You also want iast technology.
Choose Affinity Designer if
- You need vector drawing.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Ios.
- You also want bezier tools.
Questions people ask
- Is Acunetix or Affinity Designer better?
- Neither clearly leads. Acunetix starts at On request and Affinity Designer at $69.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Acunetix or Affinity Designer?
- Acunetix starts at On request and Affinity Designer at $69.99/one-time.
- Does Acunetix or Affinity Designer run on more platforms?
- Acunetix runs on Desktop, Web, Api. Affinity Designer runs on Windows, Macos, Ios.
- What is Acunetix best used for?
- Acunetix is most often used for vulnerability scanner, web security, dast. Of those, vulnerability scanner and web security are not what Affinity Designer is typically brought in for.
- What can Acunetix do that Affinity Designer cannot?
- Acunetix covers DAST scanning, IAST technology, AcuSensor, JavaScript security. Affinity Designer covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Gradient tools, Typography.
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