Cybersecurity · head to head
Acunetix vs Splunk Enterprise Security
Acunetix
Cybersecurity
Web application security testing made easy
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Splunk Enterprise Security
Cybersecurity
The platform for operational intelligence
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Acunetix pricing available by quote only; no transparent pricing published online; Splunk Enterprise Security splunk Enterprise Security is licensed separately from the Splunk platform, so a SIEM deployment needs both
- They diverge on capability: Acunetix covers DAST scanning, Splunk Enterprise Security covers Security monitoring.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Acunetix and Splunk Enterprise Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | Acunetix | Splunk Enterprise Security |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Desktop, Web, Api | Web, Api |
| Founded | 2005 | 2003 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).
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 Splunk Enterprise Security
- Security monitoring
- Incident review
- Risk-based alerting
- Threat intelligence
- Investigation workbench
- MITRE ATT&CK mapping
- Automated response
- Compliance reporting
Both cover
- ServiceNow
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Acunetix
- Scanning web applications for security vulnerabilitiesnot Splunk Enterprise Security
- Testing APIs for exploitable weaknesses and threatsnot Splunk Enterprise Security
- Automating dynamic application security testing (DAST)not Splunk Enterprise Security
- Finding and validating security issues in production environmentsnot Splunk Enterprise Security
Splunk Enterprise Security
- Running a security operations centre on Splunk indexed log datanot Acunetix
- Correlation searches, risk based alerting and incident investigationnot Acunetix
- Compliance reporting from pooled security telemetrynot Acunetix
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Acunetix
- Pricing available by quote only; no transparent pricing published online
- Requires per-application licenses for comprehensive coverage
- Scanning speed and feature depth depend on subscription tier
- Advanced features like API security testing may require higher-tier plans
Splunk Enterprise Security
- Splunk Enterprise Security is licensed separately from the Splunk platform, so a SIEM deployment needs both
- Splunk publishes no rate for Enterprise Security and directs buyers to contact a pricing expert
- UEBA, SOAR and automated threat analysis require the Premier edition rather than Essentials
- The platform underneath can be billed by ingest volume, workload or activity, so the total cost depends on a pricing model chosen at contract time rather than a list price
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
Splunk Enterprise Security
On request- Workload PricingFree
- Pay per compute
- Flexible scaling
- All features
- Ingest PricingFree
- Pay per GB ingested
- Predictable costs
- All features
- Entity PricingFree
- Pay per monitored entity
- Security focused
- All features
Which should you pick?
Choose Acunetix if
- You need dast scanning.
- You work on Desktop, Web, Api.
- You also want iast technology.
Choose Splunk Enterprise Security if
- You need security monitoring.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want incident review.
Questions people ask
- Is Acunetix or Splunk Enterprise Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. Acunetix starts at On request and Splunk Enterprise Security at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Acunetix or Splunk Enterprise Security?
- Acunetix starts at On request and Splunk Enterprise Security at On request.
- Does Acunetix or Splunk Enterprise Security run on more platforms?
- Acunetix runs on Desktop, Web, Api. Splunk Enterprise Security runs on Web, Api.
- What is Acunetix best used for?
- Acunetix is most often used for scanning web applications for security vulnerabilities, testing apis for exploitable weaknesses and threats, automating dynamic application security testing (dast), finding and validating security issues in production environments. Of those, scanning web applications for security vulnerabilities and testing apis for exploitable weaknesses and threats are not what Splunk Enterprise Security is typically brought in for.
- What can Acunetix do that Splunk Enterprise Security cannot?
- Acunetix covers DAST scanning, IAST technology, AcuSensor, JavaScript security. Splunk Enterprise Security covers Security monitoring, Incident review, Risk-based alerting, Threat intelligence. Both handle ServiceNow.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Acunetix: How much does Invicti (formerly Acunetix) cost?
Invicti pricing is available by quote based on your organization's needs, application count, and required features. The platform offers 8x faster scanning compared to competitors and detects 99.98% of exploitable vulnerabilities. Contact Invicti sales for a custom pricing proposal.
SourceSplunk Enterprise Security: How much does Splunk Enterprise Security cost?
Splunk Enterprise Security pricing is not published. The product is available in Essentials Edition with threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities, and Premier Edition with UEBA, SOAR, and Automated Threat Analysis. Customers must contact Splunk sales for pricing quotes on either edition.
SourceSplunk Enterprise Security: What editions of Splunk Enterprise Security are available?
Splunk Enterprise Security offers Essentials Edition with threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities, and Premier Edition which adds UEBA (User and Entity Behavior Analytics), SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response), and Automated Threat Analysis.
SourceRelated pages
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