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Acunetix vs Basecamp

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Acunetix

Software

Web application security testing made easy

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Basecamp

Software

Project management & team collaboration software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Basecamp 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; Basecamp the free tier allows one project and 1 GB of storage
  • They diverge on capability: Acunetix covers DAST scanning, Basecamp covers Message boards.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Acunetix and Basecamp actually diverge.

Attributes where Acunetix and Basecamp differ
AttributeAcunetixBasecamp
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktop, Web, ApiWeb
Founded20052004

Identical on both: 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 Acunetix

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

Only in Basecamp

  • Message boards
  • To-do lists
  • Schedules
  • Documents & files
  • Group chat
  • Check-in questions
  • Hill Charts
  • Email forwards

Both cover

  • GitHub
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Acunetix

  • Vulnerability Scannernot Basecamp
  • Web Securitynot Basecamp
  • Dastnot Basecamp

Basecamp

  • Project management for a small team in one placenot Acunetix
  • Message boards and chat alongside to-dosnot Acunetix
  • Client collaboration, since guests are not chargednot Acunetix
  • Flat-rate project management for a larger team on Pro Unlimitednot 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

Basecamp

  • The free tier allows one project and 1 GB of storage
  • Pro is $15 per user per month, so cost scales with headcount unlike the flat Pro Unlimited at $299 a month billed annually
  • Storage beyond the plan costs $50 a month per additional terabyte
  • Timesheet and the Admin Pro Pack are paid upgrades on Pro and only bundled with Pro Unlimited

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

Basecamp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Basecamp 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 Basecamp if

  • You need message boards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want to-do lists.
Basecamp review

Questions people ask

Is Acunetix or Basecamp better?
Neither clearly leads. Acunetix starts at On request and Basecamp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Acunetix or Basecamp?
Basecamp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Acunetix and Free for Basecamp.
Does Acunetix or Basecamp run on more platforms?
Acunetix runs on Desktop, Web, Api. Basecamp runs on Web.
Can I use Basecamp for free?
Yes. Basecamp 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 Basecamp is typically brought in for.
What can Acunetix do that Basecamp cannot?
Acunetix covers DAST scanning, IAST technology, AcuSensor, JavaScript security. Basecamp covers Message boards, To-do lists, Schedules, Documents & files. Both handle GitHub, Slack.
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