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Acunetix vs Confluence

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Acunetix

Software

Web application security testing made easy

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Confluence logo

Confluence

Software

Your remote-friendly team workspace

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Confluence 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; Confluence listed on UK G-Cloud at £5 to £11 per licence per month for Atlassian Confluence, via reseller Rapid X
  • They diverge on capability: Acunetix covers DAST scanning, Confluence covers Page creation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Acunetix and Confluence actually diverge.

Attributes where Acunetix and Confluence differ
AttributeAcunetixConfluence
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktop, Web, ApiWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
Founded20052002

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 Acunetix

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

Only in Confluence

  • Page creation
  • Rich text editing
  • Macros
  • Templates
  • Comments
  • Version history
  • Content organization
  • Microsoft Teams

Both cover

  • Jira
  • GitHub
  • Slack
  • On-premise deployment

What people use each for

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

Acunetix

  • Vulnerability Scannernot Confluence
  • Web Securitynot Confluence
  • Dastnot Confluence

Confluence

  • Knowledge basenot Acunetix
  • Meeting notesnot Acunetix
  • Process documentationnot Acunetix
  • Project planningnot 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

Confluence

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £5 to £11 per licence per month for Atlassian Confluence, via reseller Rapid X

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

Confluence

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited pages
    • Basic sharing
    • Search
  • Standard$5.5/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Advanced permissions
    • Macros

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 Confluence if

  • You need page creation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want rich text editing.
Confluence review

Questions people ask

Is Acunetix or Confluence better?
Neither clearly leads. Acunetix starts at On request and Confluence at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Acunetix or Confluence?
Confluence has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Acunetix and Free for Confluence.
Does Acunetix or Confluence run on more platforms?
Acunetix runs on Desktop, Web, Api. Confluence runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
Can I use Confluence for free?
Yes. Confluence 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 Confluence is typically brought in for.
What can Acunetix do that Confluence cannot?
Acunetix covers DAST scanning, IAST technology, AcuSensor, JavaScript security. Confluence covers Page creation, Rich text editing, Macros, Templates. Both handle Jira, GitHub, Slack, On-premise deployment.
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