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Authy vs Acunetix

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Authy

Security & Cybersecurity

Simple to setup, secure cloud backup, multi device support

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Acunetix logo

Acunetix

Security & Cybersecurity

Web application security testing made easy

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Authy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Authy free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side; 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

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Authy and Acunetix actually diverge.

Attributes where Authy and Acunetix differ
AttributeAuthyAcunetix
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebDesktop, Web, Api
FoundedUnknown2005

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Security & 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 Authy

Nothing recorded that Acunetix does not also cover.

Only in Acunetix

  • DAST scanning
  • IAST technology
  • AcuSensor
  • JavaScript security
  • SQL injection testing
  • XSS detection
  • OWASP Top 10
  • API security testing

What people use each for

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

Authy

No use cases recorded yet. See the Authy review.

Acunetix

  • Vulnerability Scannernot Authy
  • Web Securitynot Authy
  • Dastnot Authy

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Authy

  • Free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side
  • Vendor markets multi-device sync as a core feature, meaning account security depends on cloud-backed codes rather than device-only storage

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Authy

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Authy review.

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Authy if

  • You want to start without paying.
Authy review

Choose Acunetix if

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

Questions people ask

Is Authy or Acunetix better?
Neither clearly leads. Authy starts at Free and Acunetix at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Authy or Acunetix?
Authy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Authy and On request for Acunetix.
Does Authy or Acunetix run on more platforms?
Authy runs on Web. Acunetix runs on Desktop, Web, Api.
Can I use Authy for free?
Yes. Authy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Acunetix starts at On request.
What can Authy do that Acunetix cannot?
Acunetix covers DAST scanning, IAST technology, AcuSensor, JavaScript security.
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