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Acunetix vs VWO

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Acunetix

Software

Web application security testing made easy

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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VWO

Software

Experience Optimization Platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only VWO 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; VWO growth plan restricted to 1 workspace and 0 custom attributes
  • They diverge on capability: Acunetix covers DAST scanning, VWO covers A/B testing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Acunetix and VWO actually diverge.

Attributes where Acunetix and VWO differ
AttributeAcunetixVWO
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktop, Web, ApiWeb, iOS, Android, Server-side
Founded20052007

Identical on both: 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 VWO

  • A/B testing
  • Multivariate testing
  • Heatmaps
  • Session recordings
  • Analytics
  • Google Analytics
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Acunetix

  • Vulnerability Scannernot VWO
  • Web Securitynot VWO
  • Dastnot VWO

VWO

  • A/B testing and multivariate testingnot Acunetix
  • Conversion rate optimisationnot Acunetix
  • Behavioural analytics and session recordingsnot Acunetix
  • Feature experimentation and progressive rolloutsnot 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

VWO

  • Growth plan restricted to 1 workspace and 0 custom attributes
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) and API access limited to Enterprise tier only
  • Growth plan offers only 8-hour first response time for support

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

VWO

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the VWO 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 VWO if

  • You need a/b testing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Server-side.
  • You also want multivariate testing.
VWO review

Questions people ask

Is Acunetix or VWO better?
Neither clearly leads. Acunetix starts at On request and VWO at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Acunetix or VWO?
VWO has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Acunetix and Free for VWO.
Does Acunetix or VWO run on more platforms?
Acunetix runs on Desktop, Web, Api. VWO runs on Web, iOS, Android, Server-side.
Can I use VWO for free?
Yes. VWO 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 VWO is typically brought in for.
What can Acunetix do that VWO cannot?
Acunetix covers DAST scanning, IAST technology, AcuSensor, JavaScript security. VWO covers A/B testing, Multivariate testing, Heatmaps, Session recordings. Both handle Slack.
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