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Acunetix vs FreshBooks

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Acunetix

Software

Web application security testing made easy

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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FreshBooks

Software

Accounting software that makes you look good

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only FreshBooks 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; FreshBooks lite tier limited to 5 clients maximum
  • They diverge on capability: Acunetix covers DAST scanning, FreshBooks covers Invoicing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Acunetix and FreshBooks actually diverge.

Attributes where Acunetix and FreshBooks differ
AttributeAcunetixFreshBooks
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktop, Web, ApiWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20052003

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 FreshBooks

  • Invoicing
  • Expense tracking
  • Time tracking
  • Project management
  • Payments
  • Financial reporting
  • Proposals
  • Mileage tracking

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Acunetix

  • Vulnerability Scannernot FreshBooks
  • Web Securitynot FreshBooks
  • Dastnot FreshBooks

FreshBooks

  • Invoicing and payment processingnot Acunetix
  • Time tracking and expense managementnot Acunetix
  • Multi-client project accountingnot 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

FreshBooks

  • Lite tier limited to 5 clients maximum
  • E-signatures, proposals, and client retainers unavailable on Lite and Plus tiers
  • Advanced payment processing fee of £20/month on Plus tier (extra cost)
  • Email customization and project profitability tracking restricted to Premium tier and above
  • Offline mode not available; web-based only

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

FreshBooks

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the FreshBooks 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 FreshBooks if

  • You need invoicing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want expense tracking.
FreshBooks review

Questions people ask

Is Acunetix or FreshBooks better?
Neither clearly leads. Acunetix starts at On request and FreshBooks at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Acunetix or FreshBooks?
FreshBooks has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Acunetix and Free for FreshBooks.
Does Acunetix or FreshBooks run on more platforms?
Acunetix runs on Desktop, Web, Api. FreshBooks runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use FreshBooks for free?
Yes. FreshBooks 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 FreshBooks is typically brought in for.
What can Acunetix do that FreshBooks cannot?
Acunetix covers DAST scanning, IAST technology, AcuSensor, JavaScript security. FreshBooks covers Invoicing, Expense tracking, Time tracking, Project management. Both handle Slack.
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