Cybersecurity · head to head
Acunetix vs Bitdefender Total Security
Acunetix
Cybersecurity
Web application security testing made easy
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Bitdefender Total Security
Cybersecurity
The world's #1 rated antivirus
- From
- $19.99/year
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Acunetix pricing available by quote only; no transparent pricing published online; Bitdefender Total Security vPN limited to 200MB per day, insufficient for streaming video or extended browsing sessions
- They diverge on capability: Acunetix covers DAST scanning, Bitdefender Total Security covers Advanced threat defense.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Acunetix and Bitdefender Total Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | Acunetix | Bitdefender Total Security |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $19.99/year |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Desktop, Web, Api | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2005 | 2001 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).
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 Bitdefender Total Security
- Advanced threat defense
- Multi-layer ransomware protection
- Real-time data protection
- Network threat prevention
- VPN
- Parental advisor
- Anti-tracker
- Microphone monitor
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Acunetix
- Scanning web applications for security vulnerabilitiesnot Bitdefender Total Security
- Testing APIs for exploitable weaknesses and threatsnot Bitdefender Total Security
- Automating dynamic application security testing (DAST)not Bitdefender Total Security
- Finding and validating security issues in production environmentsnot Bitdefender Total Security
Bitdefender Total Security
- Antivirusnot Acunetix
- Internet Securitynot Acunetix
- Endpoint Protectionnot Acunetix
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Acunetix
- Pricing available by quote only; no transparent pricing published online
- Requires per-application licenses for comprehensive coverage
- Scanning speed and feature depth depend on subscription tier
- Advanced features like API security testing may require higher-tier plans
Bitdefender Total Security
- VPN limited to 200MB per day, insufficient for streaming video or extended browsing sessions
- Limited features on Apple devices with iOS version lacking scheduled scans, firewall, file shredder, and other tools
- Failed to detect 10% of virus samples during in-house testing, falling short of perfect detection rates
- Auto-renewal billing issues with complaints about unauthorized recurring charges and difficulties with refunds
- Device optimization tools less extensive than competitors, lacking game booster, driver updater, startup manager, and battery usage manager
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
Bitdefender Total Security
$19.99/yearNo published plan breakdown. See the Bitdefender Total Security review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Acunetix if
- You need dast scanning.
- You work on Desktop, Web, Api.
- You also want iast technology.
Choose Bitdefender Total Security if
- You need advanced threat defense.
- You work on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- You also want multi-layer ransomware protection.
Questions people ask
- Is Acunetix or Bitdefender Total Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. Acunetix starts at On request and Bitdefender Total Security at $19.99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Acunetix or Bitdefender Total Security?
- Acunetix starts at On request and Bitdefender Total Security at $19.99/year.
- Does Acunetix or Bitdefender Total Security run on more platforms?
- Acunetix runs on Desktop, Web, Api. Bitdefender Total Security runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- What is Acunetix best used for?
- Acunetix is most often used for scanning web applications for security vulnerabilities, testing apis for exploitable weaknesses and threats, automating dynamic application security testing (dast), finding and validating security issues in production environments. Of those, scanning web applications for security vulnerabilities and testing apis for exploitable weaknesses and threats are not what Bitdefender Total Security is typically brought in for.
- What can Acunetix do that Bitdefender Total Security cannot?
- Acunetix covers DAST scanning, IAST technology, AcuSensor, JavaScript security. Bitdefender Total Security covers Advanced threat defense, Multi-layer ransomware protection, Real-time data protection, Network threat prevention.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Acunetix: How much does Invicti (formerly Acunetix) cost?
Invicti pricing is available by quote based on your organization's needs, application count, and required features. The platform offers 8x faster scanning compared to competitors and detects 99.98% of exploitable vulnerabilities. Contact Invicti sales for a custom pricing proposal.
SourceBitdefender Total Security: What are Bitdefender's main features?
Total Security includes real-time antivirus, anti-phishing, anti-ransomware, firewall, secure VPN (limited), password manager, file shredder, and anti-tracker. Additional features include parental controls, advanced threat defense, privacy firewall, and webcam/microphone protection.
Bitdefender Total Security: What did Bitdefender score on AV-TEST?
Bitdefender scored 6/6 across protection, performance, and usability in the January-February 2026 AV-TEST evaluation, and AV-Comparatives named it Product of the Year with a 99.98% detection rate.
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