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WorkOS vs Acunetix

WorkOS logo

WorkOS

Software

Developer platform for enterprise-ready authentication and identity.

From
$125/one-time per connection
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Acunetix logo

Acunetix

Software

Web application security testing made easy

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: WorkOS authKit free tier limited to 1 million monthly active users; additional millions cost $2,500/month; 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 WorkOS and Acunetix actually diverge.

Attributes where WorkOS and Acunetix differ
AttributeWorkOSAcunetix
Starting price$125/one-time per connectionOn request
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
PlatformsWeb, APIDesktop, Web, Api
FoundedUnknown2005

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 WorkOS

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.

WorkOS

  • SaaS applications needing rapid enterprise SSO deploymentnot Acunetix
  • Companies selling to mid-market and enterprise customersnot Acunetix
  • Applications requiring SCIM directory sync with corporate identity systemsnot Acunetix
  • Product teams needing audit logs for compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001)not Acunetix
  • Platforms with multiple identity provider requirementsnot Acunetix

Acunetix

  • Vulnerability Scannernot WorkOS
  • Web Securitynot WorkOS
  • Dastnot WorkOS

Where each one falls short

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

WorkOS

  • AuthKit free tier limited to 1 million monthly active users; additional millions cost $2,500/month
  • Per-connection pricing for SSO and Directory Sync ($125–$50 each) scales poorly for enterprises with many identity providers
  • Audit logs require separate subscription at $125/month per SIEM connection or $99/month per 1 million events
  • Radar fraud protection billed separately at $100/month per 50,000 additional checks beyond 1,000 free checks
  • Custom domain feature requires $99/month subscription
  • Requires annual commitment for SLA and support guarantees; pay-as-you-go tier lacks uptime guarantee

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

WorkOS

$125/one-time per connection
  • Pay as You Go$null/variable
    • Per-connection pricing from $125 to $50 with volume discounts
    • Up to 60% discount at scale
    • Quick deployment
  • Annual Credits$null/variable
    • Custom pricing with volume discounts
    • 99.99% uptime SLA
    • Guided migration

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 WorkOS if

  • You work on Web, API.
WorkOS 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 WorkOS or Acunetix better?
Neither clearly leads. WorkOS starts at $125/one-time per connection and Acunetix at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, WorkOS or Acunetix?
WorkOS starts at $125/one-time per connection and Acunetix at On request.
Does WorkOS or Acunetix run on more platforms?
WorkOS runs on Web, API. Acunetix runs on Desktop, Web, Api.
What is WorkOS best used for?
WorkOS is most often used for saas applications needing rapid enterprise sso deployment, companies selling to mid-market and enterprise customers, applications requiring scim directory sync with corporate identity systems, product teams needing audit logs for compliance (soc 2, iso 27001). Of those, saas applications needing rapid enterprise sso deployment and companies selling to mid-market and enterprise customers are not what Acunetix is typically brought in for.
What can WorkOS do that Acunetix cannot?
Acunetix covers DAST scanning, IAST technology, AcuSensor, JavaScript security.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

WorkOS: How quickly can I implement WorkOS SSO?

Developers can implement single sign-on in minutes instead of months. Multiple customers report setting up SSO in less than a week, with WorkOS handling the complexity of SAML and OIDC protocols.

Source
WorkOS: What SDKs does WorkOS provide?

WorkOS offers SDKs for Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go, PHP, Java, and .NET.

Source
WorkOS: Does WorkOS support SCIM provisioning?

Yes. WorkOS supports SCIM provisioning integration with systems like Okta and Entra ID for automated user management.

Source
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