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Acunetix vs Streak

Acunetix logo

Acunetix

Software

Web application security testing made easy

From
On request
Rated
-
Streak logo

Streak

Software

CRM superpowers for Gmail

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Streak 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; Streak the free tier is email tools only, with pipelines, contact records and automation all requiring the Pro plan
  • They diverge on capability: Acunetix covers DAST scanning, Streak covers Pipeline management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Acunetix and Streak actually diverge.

Attributes where Acunetix and Streak differ
AttributeAcunetixStreak
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktop, Web, ApiWeb
Founded20052011

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 Streak

  • Pipeline management
  • Email tracking
  • Automation
  • Document tracking
  • Live engagement metrics
  • Gmail
  • Outlook
  • Google Sheets

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Acunetix

  • Vulnerability Scannernot Streak
  • Web Securitynot Streak
  • Dastnot Streak

Streak

  • Managing sales pipelines directly inside Gmailnot Acunetix
  • Tracking email opens and running mail merges from an inboxnot 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

Streak

  • The free tier is email tools only, with pipelines, contact records and automation all requiring the Pro plan
  • Free mail merge is capped at 50 a day
  • The entry paid plan is $49 per user per month, which is high for a CRM that lives inside Gmail
  • Integrations require a paid plan

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

Streak

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic CRM
    • Pipeline management
  • Professional$10/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Email tracking
    • Automation
  • Business$50/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Advanced features

Which should you pick?

Choose Acunetix if

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

Choose Streak if

  • You need pipeline management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want email tracking.

Questions people ask

Is Acunetix or Streak better?
Neither clearly leads. Acunetix starts at On request and Streak at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Acunetix or Streak?
Streak has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Acunetix and Free for Streak.
Does Acunetix or Streak run on more platforms?
Acunetix runs on Desktop, Web, Api. Streak runs on Web.
Can I use Streak for free?
Yes. Streak 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 Streak is typically brought in for.
What can Acunetix do that Streak cannot?
Acunetix covers DAST scanning, IAST technology, AcuSensor, JavaScript security. Streak covers Pipeline management, Email tracking, Automation, Document tracking. Both handle Slack.

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