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GitHub vs Invicti Web + API comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 6, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
4.1
GitHub saves time and costs, boosts productivity, enhances security, speeds deployment, and delivers strong ROI and high satisfaction.
Sentiment score
6.8
Invicti Web + API improves efficiency, reduces costs, and enhances security, offering excellent ROI and early threat detection.
Using GitHub reduces, on average, one to two hours of time daily for making things ready, so it has very good metrics.
Senior Software Engineer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
We reduced the time we spent on manual tasks or literally waiting for automations and processes running on the platform to finish, and we improved our SLA as a result.
Product Lead at 4MDG
I was able to save time during deployments and optimize my spending, which helped me reduce costs.
Lead DevOps Engineer at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
It saves a significant amount of time by covering attack surfaces.
Information Security Engineer at Tübitak Bilgem
I have seen a return on investment, as Acunetix helps reduce the man-days and effort needed for scanning bulk applications through automated assessments.
Senior Engineer - Penetration Tester at a government with 10,001+ employees
The time needed to complete an assessment is one-third of what it would take for a security assessment because we don't have much manual assessment involved now that we have added automated assessment.
Cybersecurity Consultant
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.4
GitHub's support is generally helpful, but responsiveness varies; many rely on documentation and community resources for solutions.
Sentiment score
6.5
Invicti Web + API customer service is responsive and helpful, though some users experience delays during busy periods.
Some forums help you get answers faster since you just type in your concern and see resolutions from other engineers.
Quality Assurance Analyst at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
I have not used GitHub's technical support extensively because there are many resources and a robust knowledge base available due to the large user community.
Platform Engineer at a recreational facilities/services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The customer support does a great job, and I am happy they find solutions for my issues quickly.
Lead DevOps Engineer at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
For high-severity issues, they reach out within two to three hours, and for critical issues, a response is received within 15 minutes.
Lead Cybersecurity at TBO
The technical support from Invicti is very good and fast.
Information Security Engineer at Tübitak Bilgem
Support staff not being familiar with the problem.
Senior Engineer - Penetration Tester at a government with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
GitHub offers scalable, cloud-based solutions for various organizations, effectively handling complex projects with robust version control and collaboration.
Sentiment score
7.1
Invicti Web + API is praised for its scalability, adaptability, and efficient handling of multiple projects in enterprise environments.
We have never had a problem with scalability, so I would rate it at least eight to nine.
Consultant at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
GitHub is more scalable than on-prem solutions, allowing for cloud-based scaling which is beneficial for processing large workloads efficiently.
Platform Engineer at a recreational facilities/services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
I can easily give updates from VS Code and commit messages directly to the GitHub repository by just using Git commands.
Full Stack Developer at Sri Krishna Arts and Science
Acunetix can handle increasing workloads and more applications easily.
Senior Engineer - Penetration Tester at a government with 10,001+ employees
Invicti Web + API handles growth well, as it scales up easily with more users or more applications to test.
Cybersecurity Consultant
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
GitHub is praised for its reliability, consistently stable performance, minimal glitches, and transparent updates with rare minor issues.
Sentiment score
8.2
Invicti Web + API is stable and reliable with minor upgrade issues, easy maintenance, and retains settings through updates.
If a skilled developer uses it, it is ten out of ten for stability.
Lead Software Engineer at The 5 Chairs
GitHub is mostly stable, but there can be occasional hiccups.
Platform Engineer at a recreational facilities/services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
I give GitHub a four-star rating for stability because it's an open-source solution.
Software Development Manager at ANADOLU AGENCY
 

Room For Improvement

GitHub users request improved user-friendliness, security, integration with Microsoft products, enhanced UI, intuitive documentation, and expanded AI capabilities.
Invicti Web + API users seek improved accuracy, integration, and customization, along with faster scans and a streamlined interface.
Maybe it could be simplified a bit more, or simplified versions could be created for users who don’t need so much information.
Product Lead at 4MDG
When working with the CI/CD pipeline and somebody is writing the workflow file, it would be best to include the AI feature so if they write incorrect code, it will notify me about it in the same dashboard, eliminating the need to use third-party tools to review the file.
AWS & Azure Engineer at a media company with 11-50 employees
I am providing this feedback for Copilot because it seems more widespread and more companies allow it rather than Amp, and it would be beneficial if they catch up with Amp on this capability.
Senior Software Engineer at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
The main concern is related to false positives; Acunetix needs to work on identifying valid and invalid findings.
Lead Cybersecurity at TBO
I could supply it with maybe a Swagger file or a JSON file, and Acunetix would pick it up, scan all the endpoints according to the OWASP Top Ten, and give me remediation and actionable remediation reports.
Team Lead, Application Security at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Acunetix should have better integration with newer tools such as GitHub and Azure DevOps.
CEO at Xcelliti
 

Setup Cost

Enterprise buyers view GitHub's user-based licensing as cost-effective, especially for education or open-source plans, despite potential extra costs.
The pricing of Invicti Web + API is high but offers value, with discounts for specific market segments available.
I have not encountered any initial setup cost for that.
Full Stack Developer at Sri Krishna Arts and Science
Normally, GitHub is not expensive, but it would be welcome if it reduces costs for developing countries.
Lead Software Engineer at The 5 Chairs
The pricing of GitHub is reasonable, with the cost being around seven dollars per user per month for private repositories.
QA Manager at Next Solutions
The pricing cost is affordable for small and mid-sized organizations, and when compared to Checkmarx, it is significantly affordable, as Checkmarx is quite expensive.
Lead Cybersecurity at TBO
We secured a special licensing model for penetration testing companies, which is cost-effective.
Information Security Engineer at Tübitak Bilgem
The pricing of Acunetix is pretty expensive and could be improved.
Senior Business Development Manager at Intouch World
 

Valuable Features

GitHub excels in versioning, collaboration, integrations, and security with AI tools, enhancing productivity in coding environments.
Invicti Web + API offers efficient scanning, detailed reporting, accurate detection, and integrates smoothly with CI/CD for enhanced security.
The pull request facility for code review.
QA Manager at Next Solutions
For branching, it works well, especially in an agile environment.
Quality Assurance Analyst at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
When working with the CI/CD pipeline and somebody is writing the workflow file, it would be best to include the AI feature so if they write incorrect code, it will notify me about it in the same dashboard, eliminating the need to use third-party tools to review the file.
AWS & Azure Engineer at a media company with 11-50 employees
Its most valuable role is in enhancing security by identifying potential vulnerabilities efficiently.
Senior Business Development Manager at Intouch World
The solution is excellent at detecting SQL injection and cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.
CEO at Xcelliti
The best feature Acunetix offers is the centralized dashboard and the quality of reports it generates, which includes various options for selecting reports and developer options for directly sharing the reports with developers.
Senior Engineer - Penetration Tester at a government with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

GitHub
Ranking in Application Security Tools
4th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
104
Ranking in other categories
Version Control (3rd), Agile and DevOps Services (2nd)
Invicti Web + API
Ranking in Application Security Tools
13th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
37
Ranking in other categories
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (9th), Vulnerability Management (29th), DevSecOps (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Application Security Tools category, the mindshare of GitHub is 2.6%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Invicti Web + API is 2.6%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Security Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
GitHub2.6%
Invicti Web + API2.6%
Other94.8%
Application Security Tools
 

Featured Reviews

Abdulmunafz Mct - PeerSpot reviewer
Full Stack Developer at Sri Krishna Arts and Science
Daily workflows have become streamlined as I manage projects, learn from clones, and host sites
The thing that has frustrated me is sometimes when I push using a Git command, I need to force the push, which is the main thing. The setup is frustrating because GitHub could add a repository with pre-installed packages or something since I need to install packages in VS Code before pushing and maintain it in the codebase. Git packages need to be installed manually, and if that was already in a GitHub repository, that would be much better. GitHub packages can be installed previously for the project upon the project requirement, and that is the thing I wanted to add here. That would be good. According to governance and security, I recently heard about some security issues in GitHub. I think that could be centralized and should consider those security issues and clear them. The AI capabilities there include Copilot or something else. I recently heard about security issues, but I do not know about it clearly. However, if security has been more tightened, it will be better.
Rahul Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Engineer - Penetration Tester at a government with 10,001+ employees
Identifies vulnerabilities across bulk web applications but needs better support and cleaner reports
The best feature Acunetix offers is the centralized dashboard and the quality of reports it generates, which includes various options for selecting reports and developer options for directly sharing the reports with developers. The centralized dashboard of Acunetix gives visibility into the security aspects of mass applications; for instance, with more than 200 applications, it provides a valuable overview of findings and necessary fixes, along with a high-level summary that helps us achieve compliance through monthly and sometimes weekly scanning. In terms of reporting, Acunetix is excellent because it can generate different types of reports, such as an executive summary report, detailed reports, and developer reports that can be shared directly with developers. Acunetix positively impacts my organization by helping identify outdated libraries and applications, including legacy applications vulnerable to old attacks based on OWASP Top 10, thus aiding in compliance checks for PCI DSS and OWASP. Acunetix provides a centralized report with compliance-related aspects and a vulnerability timeline, effectively helping reduce vulnerabilities and save time.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Marketing Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business45
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise55
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise19
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GitHub?
I have been using GitHub for free, and recently I got a free education offer, such as educational resources. I believe it is GitHub Pro or something similar. I have been using the educational offer...
What needs improvement with GitHub?
When we were using GitHub, sometimes within a month or two, GitHub is down for some time. Also, it is using SAML authentication, so when we restart our system, if there is an update on our laptop t...
What is your primary use case for GitHub?
My main use case for GitHub is as a source repository where I'm pushing our code there. Whatever the microservices or the services code we have, we are pushing there. We are running our build a...
What is your primary use case for Acunetix Vulnerability Scanner?
In a typical enterprise environment, Acunetix is mainly used for visibility, detection, and investigation across network traffic. The main use cases usually fall into a few core areas, with primary...
What advice do you have for others considering Acunetix Vulnerability Scanner?
I advise that Acunetix is the best option. Invest time in proper initial configuration and scope definitions. The tool is powerful, but its effectiveness depends heavily on how the authenticated ar...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Acunetix?
Everything is perfect and good, including the pricing and all related aspects.
 

Also Known As

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AcuSensor
 

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Sample Customers

Dominion Enterprises, NASA, Braintree, SAP, CyberAgent
Joomla!, Digicure, Team Random, Credit Suisse, Samsung, Air New Zealand
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