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Acunetix vs Roadmunk

Acunetix logo

Acunetix

Security & Cybersecurity

Web application security testing made easy

From
On request
Rated
-
Roadmunk logo

Roadmunk

Project Management

The collaborative roadmapping tool for strategic planning

From
$19/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • 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; Roadmunk starter plan at $19/editor/month allows only 3 reviewers; additional reviewers cost $5 each per month
  • They diverge on capability: Acunetix covers DAST scanning, Roadmunk covers Visual roadmaps.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Acunetix and Roadmunk actually diverge.

Attributes where Acunetix and Roadmunk differ
AttributeAcunetixRoadmunk
Starting priceOn request$19/month
PlatformsDesktop, Web, ApiWeb
CategorySecurity & CybersecurityProject Management
Founded20052012

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Roadmunk

  • Visual roadmaps
  • Timeline view
  • Swimlane view
  • Prioritization matrix
  • Feedback inbox
  • Trello
  • Productboard
  • SOC 2

Both cover

  • Jira
  • Azure DevOps

What people use each for

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

Acunetix

  • Vulnerability Scannernot Roadmunk
  • Web Securitynot Roadmunk
  • Dastnot Roadmunk

Roadmunk

  • Small product teams managing roadmaps with stakeholder feedback collectionnot Acunetix
  • Multi-team organisations seeking organisation-wide product visibilitynot Acunetix
  • Teams using Jira, Azure DevOps, or Asana as primary project tracking systemsnot 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

Roadmunk

  • Starter plan at $19/editor/month allows only 3 reviewers; additional reviewers cost $5 each per month
  • Enterprise plan requires custom pricing contact; feature scope and support terms not published
  • Two-way Jira and Azure DevOps sync available only on Business tier and above at additional $9/collaborator/month
  • Pricing model based per-editor seats rather than per-organisation, scaling costs significantly for larger teams

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

Roadmunk

$19/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Roadmunk review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Acunetix if

  • You need dast scanning.
  • You work on Desktop, Web, Api.
  • You also want iast technology.

Choose Roadmunk if

  • You need visual roadmaps.
  • You also want timeline view.

Questions people ask

Is Acunetix or Roadmunk better?
Neither clearly leads. Acunetix starts at On request and Roadmunk at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Acunetix or Roadmunk?
Acunetix starts at On request and Roadmunk at $19/month.
Does Acunetix or Roadmunk run on more platforms?
Acunetix runs on Desktop, Web, Api. Roadmunk runs on Web.
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 Roadmunk is typically brought in for.
What can Acunetix do that Roadmunk cannot?
Acunetix covers DAST scanning, IAST technology, AcuSensor, JavaScript security. Roadmunk covers Visual roadmaps, Timeline view, Swimlane view, Prioritization matrix. Both handle Jira, Azure DevOps.

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