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Acunetix vs Setmore

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Acunetix

Software

Web application security testing made easy

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Setmore logo

Setmore

Software

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Setmore 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; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • They diverge on capability: Acunetix covers DAST scanning, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Acunetix and Setmore actually diverge.

Attributes where Acunetix and Setmore differ
AttributeAcunetixSetmore
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktop, Web, ApiWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20052008

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 Setmore

  • Unlimited appointments
  • Online booking
  • Calendar synchronization
  • Customer database
  • Email reminders
  • SMS reminders
  • Mobile app
  • Custom branding

What people use each for

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

Acunetix

  • Vulnerability Scannernot Setmore
  • Web Securitynot Setmore
  • Dastnot Setmore

Setmore

  • Online appointment and booking managementnot Acunetix
  • Service provider scheduling platformnot Acunetix
  • Customer communication via email and SMS remindersnot 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

Setmore

  • Free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • Free plan limited to 200 appointments per month
  • Live receptionist add-on limited to US only
  • Custom enterprise pricing not published

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

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore 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 Setmore if

  • You need unlimited appointments.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online booking.
Setmore review

Questions people ask

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