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ExpressVPN vs OWASP ZAP

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ExpressVPN

Software

High-speed, secure, and anonymous VPN service

From
$6.67/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OWASP ZAP logo

OWASP ZAP

Software

Free security testing tool for web applications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OWASP ZAP has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ExpressVPN the App Store listing (seller Expressco Services, LLC) states subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period, and that any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited on purchase; OWASP ZAP oWASP ZAP is free and open source with no official paid enterprise support contract available from OWASP; support is community-only (mailing lists, GitHub issues).
  • They diverge on capability: ExpressVPN covers Lightway protocol, OWASP ZAP covers Active scanner.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ExpressVPN and OWASP ZAP actually diverge.

Attributes where ExpressVPN and OWASP ZAP differ
AttributeExpressVPNOWASP ZAP
Starting price$6.67/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, Mobile, ApiDesktop, Cli, Api
Founded20092001

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 ExpressVPN

  • Lightway protocol
  • TrustedServer technology
  • Network Lock kill switch
  • Split tunneling
  • No activity logs
  • Private DNS
  • Speed test
  • MediaStreamer

Only in OWASP ZAP

  • Active scanner
  • Passive scanner
  • Spider/crawler
  • Fuzzer
  • Forced browse
  • WebSocket testing
  • AJAX spider
  • Authentication support

What people use each for

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

ExpressVPN

  • Vpnnot OWASP ZAP
  • Privacynot OWASP ZAP
  • Streamingnot OWASP ZAP

OWASP ZAP

  • Penetration Testingnot ExpressVPN
  • Web Securitynot ExpressVPN
  • Open Sourcenot ExpressVPN

Where each one falls short

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

ExpressVPN

  • The App Store listing (seller Expressco Services, LLC) states subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period, and that any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited on purchase
  • The same listing caps a single ExpressVPN subscription at 14 simultaneous device connections

OWASP ZAP

  • OWASP ZAP is free and open source with no official paid enterprise support contract available from OWASP; support is community-only (mailing lists, GitHub issues).

Pricing, plan by plan

ExpressVPN

$6.67/month
  • 1 Month$12.95/month
    • 8 devices
    • 94 countries
    • Unlimited bandwidth
  • 12 Months$6.67/month
    • All features
    • 3 months free
    • Best value
  • 6 Months$9.99/month
    • All features
    • 30-day guarantee

OWASP ZAP

Free
  • Free & Open SourceFree
    • Full functionality
    • Active & passive scanning
    • Spider

Which should you pick?

Choose ExpressVPN if

  • You need lightway protocol.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want trustedserver technology.
ExpressVPN review

Choose OWASP ZAP if

  • You need active scanner.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Desktop, Cli, Api.
  • You also want passive scanner.
OWASP ZAP review

Questions people ask

Is ExpressVPN or OWASP ZAP better?
Neither clearly leads. ExpressVPN starts at $6.67/month and OWASP ZAP at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ExpressVPN or OWASP ZAP?
OWASP ZAP has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $6.67/month for ExpressVPN and Free for OWASP ZAP.
Does ExpressVPN or OWASP ZAP run on more platforms?
ExpressVPN runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Api. OWASP ZAP runs on Desktop, Cli, Api.
Can I use OWASP ZAP for free?
Yes. OWASP ZAP has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ExpressVPN starts at $6.67/month.
What is ExpressVPN best used for?
ExpressVPN is most often used for vpn, privacy, streaming. Of those, vpn and privacy are not what OWASP ZAP is typically brought in for.
What can ExpressVPN do that OWASP ZAP cannot?
ExpressVPN covers Lightway protocol, TrustedServer technology, Network Lock kill switch, Split tunneling. OWASP ZAP covers Active scanner, Passive scanner, Spider/crawler, Fuzzer.
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