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Acunetix vs Replika

Acunetix logo

Acunetix

Security & Cybersecurity

Web application security testing made easy

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Replika logo

Replika

AI Tools

AI companion for meaningful conversations

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Replika 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; Replika the App Store listing confirms Replika (Luka, Inc.) is free to download with core messaging available at no cost, but premium features are gated behind in-app purchases with no price figures disclosed in the listing.
  • They diverge on capability: Acunetix covers DAST scanning, Replika covers Conversational AI.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Acunetix and Replika actually diverge.

Attributes where Acunetix and Replika differ
AttributeAcunetixReplika
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktop, Web, ApiIos, Android, Web
CategorySecurity & CybersecurityAI Tools
Founded20052016

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 Replika

  • Conversational AI
  • Memory
  • Emotional support
  • Voice calls
  • AR features
  • Mobile apps
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Acunetix

  • Vulnerability Scannernot Replika
  • Web Securitynot Replika
  • Dastnot Replika

Replika

  • ai tools managementnot Acunetix
  • Workflow automationnot Acunetix
  • Reportingnot 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

Replika

  • The App Store listing confirms Replika (Luka, Inc.) is free to download with core messaging available at no cost, but premium features are gated behind in-app purchases with no price figures disclosed in the listing.

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

Replika

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic conversations
    • Memory
  • Pro$7.99/month
    • All features
    • Voice calls
    • AR

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 Replika if

  • You need conversational ai.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want memory.
Replika review

Questions people ask

Is Acunetix or Replika better?
Neither clearly leads. Acunetix starts at On request and Replika at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Acunetix or Replika?
Replika has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Acunetix and Free for Replika.
Does Acunetix or Replika run on more platforms?
Acunetix runs on Desktop, Web, Api. Replika runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Replika for free?
Yes. Replika 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 Replika is typically brought in for.
What can Acunetix do that Replika cannot?
Acunetix covers DAST scanning, IAST technology, AcuSensor, JavaScript security. Replika covers Conversational AI, Memory, Emotional support, Voice calls.
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