Acunetix vs Spirent CyberFlood comparison

Invicti and Spirent are both solutions in the Application Security Tools category. Invicti is ranked #16 with an average rating of 8.4, while Spirent is ranked #32. Invicti holds a 2.6% mindshare in AS, compared to Spirent’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of Invicti users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Spirent users who would recommend it.

Acunetix

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86% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

Acunetix

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

Acunetix and Spirent CyberFlood are both respected tools in cybersecurity testing. Acunetix seems to have the upper hand in affordability and web vulnerability detection, while Spirent CyberFlood stands out with advanced testing capabilities and feature diversity.

Features: Acunetix features comprehensive vulnerability scanning that enhances security assessments, automated testing for efficient security audits, and a focus on web vulnerability detection. Spirent CyberFlood offers robust network performance testing, security validation features that enhance network resilience, and diverse testing capabilities for complex environments.

Room for Improvement: Acunetix users suggest improvements in scan speed to avoid delays, reporting functions for better insights, and integration capabilities. Spirent CyberFlood users call for expanded integration with other systems, enhanced usability for easier navigation, and improvements in interface design to reduce the learning curve.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Acunetix is straightforward to deploy, praised for its intuitive setup process, coupled with a responsive support team offering quick issue resolution. Spirent CyberFlood provides comprehensive deployment options, although some users face a steeper learning curve, yet they benefit from detailed guidance and support during implementation.

Pricing and ROI: Acunetix provides competitive pricing structures, making it appealing to budget-conscious businesses who report favorable ROI. Spirent CyberFlood, though perceived as higher-priced, delivers compelling ROI through its detailed testing capabilities, emphasizing feature richness and value.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Acunetix

Ranking in Application Security Tools

16th

Ranking in Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

12th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Vulnerability Management (21st), DevSecOps (6th)

Spirent CyberFlood

Ranking in Application Security Tools

32nd

Ranking in Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

29th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Application Security Tools category, the mindshare of Acunetix is 2.6%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Spirent CyberFlood is 0.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Application Security Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Acunetix	2.6%
Spirent CyberFlood	0.3%
Other	97.1%

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KashifJamil

CEO at Xcelliti

Has enabled teams to improve security testing with smooth integration and high accuracy

Acunetix has a very good ratio of fewer false positives, so users don't need to retest everything. Acunetix operates smoothly with no interruptions required, and it performs at 100% efficiency without issues in scanning anything. The solution is excellent at detecting SQL injection and cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. Acunetix integrates with every type of tool, including CI/CD tools, offering 100% integration in DevOps environments. The main benefit of Acunetix is that at the first level, users can address security issues related to penetration testing, allowing them to expose vulnerabilities and ensure all required testing is completed with very few false positives.

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Jos Badimo

Director at BAMS

Test assurance improves compliance and products with good performance

The user interface could be improved to facilitate easier navigation. The most significant issue I encounter with the solution is the user interface. It would be beneficial if I could remain on one screen most of the time. Even if the system navigates me to another screen, it should effectively return me to the main screen.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Our developers can run the attacks directly from their environments, desktops."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is the speed at which it can scan multiple domains in just a few hours."

"We use the solution for the scanning of vulnerabilities like SQL injections."

"Their technical support has been very active. If I have an issue, I can reach out to them and get an answer pretty quick."

"One of the features that I feel is groundbreaking, that I would like to see expanded on, is the IAS feature: The Interactive Application Security Testing module that gets loaded onto an application on a server, for more in-depth, granular findings. I think that is really neat. I haven't seen a lot of competitors doing that."

"Picks up weaknesses in our app setups."

"I find it to be one of the most comprehensive tools, with support for manual intervention."

"It can operate both as a standalone and it can be integrated with other applications, which makes it a very versatile solution to have."

More Acunetix pros

"CyberFlood is flexible."

"Our customers use it to check for unauthorized file transfer."

"The testing compliance feature is particularly impressive."

"CyberFlood's best features are its user-friendliness and scheduling function."

"The feature I find most valuable is the traffic generator."

"The testing compliance feature is particularly impressive."

Cons

"You can't actually change your password after you've set it unless you go back into the administration account and you change it there. Thus, if you're locked out and don't remember your password, that's a thing."

"We want to see how much bandwidth usage it consumes. When we monitor traffic we have issues with the consumption and throttling of the traffic."

"The only problem that they have is the price. It is a bit expensive, and you cannot change the number of applications for the whole year."

"The jargon used makes it difficult for project managers to understand the issues, and the technical explanations used make it difficult for developers to understand issues. These things should be simplified much more. That would be very helpful for us when explaining to them what needs to be fixed. The report output needs to be simplified."

"Acunetix needs to include agent analysis."

"The pricing is a bit on the higher side."

"In terms of what needs improvement, the way the licensing model is currently is not very convenient for us because initially, when we bought it, the licensing model was very flexible, but now it restricts us."

"While we do have it integrated with other solutions, it could still offer more integrations."

More Acunetix cons

"CyberFlood's accessibility and support for multiple browsers could be better."

"The initial setup is not straightforward and can be quite challenging."

"The solution needs more ports, more speed, and more gigabytes."

"The user interface could be improved to facilitate easier navigation."

"I would also like to see updates on a more frequent schedule."

"Sometimes, when you configure parameters the hardware can't run, it will get stuck at those points without telling you what happened. It would be helpful if the error reporting provided more details about why the test setting is not running. It would be nice if there were a space in the hardware module for you to add some external hardware for more rigorous testing."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"All things considered, I think it has a good price/value ratio."

"The solution is expensive."

"The costs aren't very expensive. It costs around $3000 or $4000."

"The cost is based on two types of licenses, ConsultLite, and ConsultPlus, as well as the number of domains that are scanned."

"When we looked at all other vendors and what they were asking for, to provide a third of what Acunetix was capable of doing, it was an easy decision... But now that it's coming to a cost where it's line with market value, it becomes more of a competition... Acunetix is raising the cost of licensing. It's 3.5 times what we were initially quoted."

"Acunetix was around the same price as all the other vendors we looked at, nothing special."

"The pricing is a little high, and moreover, it's kind of domain-based."

"Implementing Acunetix needs a medium or larger business agency, because you need some money to get Acunetix. It is costly, but if you care about your agency's security, then maybe it's a cost that might help you in the future."

More Acunetix pricing and cost advice

"CyberFlood is reasonably priced."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

University

Manufacturing Company

17%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Computer Software Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	14

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Acunetix Vulnerability Scanner?

The tool's most valuable feature is scan configurations. We use it for external physical applications. The scanning time depends on the application's code.

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What is your primary use case for Acunetix Vulnerability Scanner?

Most of the customers who use Acunetix are looking for security testing. The primary use case is performing penetration testing. The main use cases include vulnerability scanning, security testing,...

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What advice do you have for others considering Acunetix Vulnerability Scanner?

Acunetix supports multi-user environments effectively. Acunetix is targeted for small to mid-size teams in a DevSecOps environment, making it the best choice for small and mid-size companies, offer...

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What needs improvement with Spirent CyberFlood?

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What is your primary use case for Spirent CyberFlood?

I have been using the solution for a year now. The customers I work with are focused on both custom test assurance and test automation. The solution is utilized in the financial services sector and...

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What advice do you have for others considering Spirent CyberFlood?

The language barrier and time difference pose significant issues with customer support. The price is competitive. The biggest benefits I find are test assurance, the reliability of the test results...

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Also Known As

AcuSensor

CyberFlood Virtual, Spirent Mu Dynamics Application Security Testing, Mu Dynamics Application Security Testing

Overview

Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner is an automated web application security testing tool that audits your web applications by checking for vulnerabilities like SQL Injection, Cross site scripting, and other exploitable vulnerabilities.

Invicti

Spirent’s revolutionary CyberFlood security and application testing solution is now available as a virtual platform offering you simplified use, by consolidating multiple test functions into a completely virtual test environment.

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Sample Customers

Joomla!, Digicure, Team Random, Credit Suisse, Samsung, Air New Zealand

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