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Acunetix vs Apache Druid

Acunetix logo

Acunetix

Security & Cybersecurity

Web application security testing made easy

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Apache Druid logo

Apache Druid

Database & Data Management

Real-time analytics database for sub-second OLAP queries

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Apache Druid has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Apache Druid open-source offering lacks high-availability, distributed architecture, and enterprise security features
  • They diverge on capability: Acunetix covers DAST scanning, Apache Druid covers Real-time Ingestion.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Acunetix and Apache Druid actually diverge.

Attributes where Acunetix and Apache Druid differ
AttributeAcunetixApache Druid
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktop, Web, ApiDocker, Kubernetes, Native deployment (Java-based)
CategorySecurity & CybersecurityDatabase & Data Management
Founded20051999

Identical on both: 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 Apache Druid

  • Real-time Ingestion
  • Sub-second Queries
  • Column-oriented Storage
  • Streaming Integration
  • Approximate Algorithms
  • Flexible Schemas
  • Time-based Partitioning
  • Kafka

What people use each for

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

Acunetix

  • Vulnerability Scannernot Apache Druid
  • Web Securitynot Apache Druid
  • Dastnot Apache Druid

Apache Druid

  • Real-time analytics platforms ingesting millions of events per second from streaming sourcesnot Acunetix
  • Applications requiring sub-second queries over high-cardinality datasets (billions to trillions of rows)not Acunetix
  • Time-series and event analysis at massive scale with columnar storage efficiencynot 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

Apache Druid

  • Open-source offering lacks high-availability, distributed architecture, and enterprise security features
  • Requires native integration with Apache Kafka or Amazon Kinesis for real-time ingestion; custom integrations need development
  • High-concurrency query support (hundreds of thousands QPS) requires significant cluster infrastructure investment

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

Apache Druid

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Apache Druid review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Acunetix if

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

Choose Apache Druid if

  • You need real-time ingestion.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Docker, Kubernetes, Native deployment (Java-based).
  • You also want sub-second queries.
Apache Druid review

Questions people ask

Is Acunetix or Apache Druid better?
Neither clearly leads. Acunetix starts at On request and Apache Druid at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Acunetix or Apache Druid?
Apache Druid has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Acunetix and Free for Apache Druid.
Does Acunetix or Apache Druid run on more platforms?
Acunetix runs on Desktop, Web, Api. Apache Druid runs on Docker, Kubernetes, Native deployment (Java-based).
Can I use Apache Druid for free?
Yes. Apache Druid has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Acunetix starts at On request.
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 Apache Druid is typically brought in for.
What can Acunetix do that Apache Druid cannot?
Acunetix covers DAST scanning, IAST technology, AcuSensor, JavaScript security. Apache Druid covers Real-time Ingestion, Sub-second Queries, Column-oriented Storage, Streaming Integration.
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