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Acunetix vs Marvel

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Acunetix

Software

Web application security testing made easy

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Marvel logo

Marvel

Software

Rapid prototyping and design platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Marvel 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; Marvel pricing is not shown on the product pages
  • They diverge on capability: Acunetix covers DAST scanning, Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Acunetix and Marvel actually diverge.

Attributes where Acunetix and Marvel differ
AttributeAcunetixMarvel
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktop, Web, ApiWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android
Founded20052013

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 Marvel

  • Drag-and-drop prototyping
  • User testing
  • Animations
  • Interactions
  • User research
  • Analytics
  • Handoff tools
  • Feedback

Both cover

  • Jira
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Acunetix

  • Vulnerability Scannernot Marvel
  • Web Securitynot Marvel
  • Dastnot Marvel

Marvel

  • Wireframing and clickable prototypesnot Acunetix
  • User testing on a prototype before buildnot Acunetix
  • Developer handoff with automatic design specsnot Acunetix
  • Sharing prototypes with stakeholders for feedbacknot 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

Marvel

  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages
  • User research capability comes through Ballpark rather than being native to Marvel

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

Marvel

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • Unlimited screens
    • Basic prototyping
  • Professional$12/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited screens
    • Advanced prototyping
  • Team$80/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Unlimited users
    • Team workspace

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 Marvel if

  • You need drag-and-drop prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want user testing.
Marvel review

Questions people ask

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