Cybersecurity · head to head
Acunetix vs Fig
Acunetix
Cybersecurity
Web application security testing made easy
- From
- On request
- Free plan
- No
F
Fig
Developer Tools
IDE-style autocomplete for your existing terminal
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
The short version
- Only Fig has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Acunetix pricing available by quote only; no transparent pricing published online; Fig shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Acunetix and Fig actually diverge.
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 Fig
Nothing recorded that Acunetix does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Acunetix
- Scanning web applications for security vulnerabilitiesnot Fig
- Testing APIs for exploitable weaknesses and threatsnot Fig
- Automating dynamic application security testing (DAST)not Fig
- Finding and validating security issues in production environmentsnot Fig
Fig
No use cases recorded yet. See the Fig review.
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
Fig
- Shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete
- The standalone desktop app is no longer available or supported
- The completion specs remain open source on GitHub, but the product that consumed them is gone
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
Fig
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fig review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Acunetix if
- You need dast scanning.
- You work on Desktop, Web, Api.
- You also want iast technology.
Questions people ask
- Is Acunetix or Fig better?
- Neither clearly leads. Acunetix starts at On request and Fig at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Acunetix or Fig?
- Fig has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Acunetix and Free for Fig.
- Does Acunetix or Fig run on more platforms?
- Acunetix runs on Desktop, Web, Api. Fig runs on Web.
- Can I use Fig for free?
- Yes. Fig 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 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 Fig is typically brought in for.
- What can Acunetix do that Fig cannot?
- Acunetix covers DAST scanning, IAST technology, AcuSensor, JavaScript security.
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.
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