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Acunetix vs DuckDB

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Acunetix

Software

Web application security testing made easy

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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DuckDB

Software

Fast in-process analytical database

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only DuckDB 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; DuckDB client-server setup remains in beta and not recommended for production distributed scenarios
  • They diverge on capability: Acunetix covers DAST scanning, DuckDB covers In-process Execution.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Acunetix and DuckDB actually diverge.

Attributes where Acunetix and DuckDB differ
AttributeAcunetixDuckDB
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktop, Web, ApiLinux, macOS, Windows, WebAssembly
Founded20052019

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 DuckDB

  • In-process Execution
  • Columnar Storage
  • Vectorized Execution
  • Rich SQL Support
  • Parquet Support
  • CSV/JSON Import
  • Zero Dependencies
  • Python

What people use each for

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

Acunetix

  • Vulnerability Scannernot DuckDB
  • Web Securitynot DuckDB
  • Dastnot DuckDB

DuckDB

  • Analytics and data warehousingnot Acunetix
  • OLAP queries and data explorationnot Acunetix
  • Data science and machine learning workflowsnot Acunetix
  • Multi-format data ingestion and processingnot 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

DuckDB

  • Client-server setup remains in beta and not recommended for production distributed scenarios

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

DuckDB

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the DuckDB 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 DuckDB if

  • You need in-process execution.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, macOS, Windows, WebAssembly.
  • You also want columnar storage.
DuckDB review

Questions people ask

Is Acunetix or DuckDB better?
Neither clearly leads. Acunetix starts at On request and DuckDB at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Acunetix or DuckDB?
DuckDB has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Acunetix and Free for DuckDB.
Does Acunetix or DuckDB run on more platforms?
Acunetix runs on Desktop, Web, Api. DuckDB runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, WebAssembly.
Can I use DuckDB for free?
Yes. DuckDB 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 DuckDB is typically brought in for.
What can Acunetix do that DuckDB cannot?
Acunetix covers DAST scanning, IAST technology, AcuSensor, JavaScript security. DuckDB covers In-process Execution, Columnar Storage, Vectorized Execution, Rich SQL Support.
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