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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 6, 2026

Acunetix and Trustwave App Scanner [EOL] are key players in web application security solutions. Acunetix generally leads in customer satisfaction and pricing, while Trustwave offers advanced features.

Features: Acunetix provides comprehensive scanning, identifies vulnerabilities, and integrates automation for efficiency. Trustwave focuses on cloud-based scanning, threat updates, and accurate vulnerability assessments, emphasizing detailed reporting.

Room for Improvement: Acunetix could enhance its reporting and expand integration options. Trustwave may improve customer service and simplify licensing. Both products can work on reducing false positives.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Acunetix offers easy deployment with accessible support, attracting users valuing quick set-up. Trustwave provides a cloud-based approach for simplicity but might enhance ongoing customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Acunetix offers competitive pricing with lower setup costs, appealing to budget-conscious customers and ensuring efficient long-term management. Trustwave, despite higher initial costs, delivers strong ROI through detailed features and updates.

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Categories and Ranking

Invicti Web + API
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Tools (16th), Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (11th), Vulnerability Management (30th), DevSecOps (7th)
Trustwave App Scanner [EOL]
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

Rahul Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Rahul Kumar
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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Securityd276 - PeerSpot reviewer
Securityd276
Security Manager at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Stable solution that has increased the maturity of our security program
I would like to see a little more flexibility with regards to setting up profiles for vulnerabilities. For the most part, it fits our needs but a little more flexibility would be great. I would also like to have more information on AI. If we start to deploy AI in our infrastructure, does it cover that as well?
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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

"The solution is comprehensive and easy to use."
"The most important feature is that it's a web-based graphical user interface. That is a great addition. Also, the ability to schedule scans is great."
"Segregation of reports is really, really good with Acunetix; it provides us with a lot of in-depth details."
"Acunetix gives us code-level identification of vulnerabilities and a good understanding of the code-level vulnerability fixes, which is much more helpful for us because we can understand how to fix the vulnerabilities at the code level."
"Acunetix helps reduce the man-days and effort needed for scanning bulk applications through automated assessments, allowing good dashboard visualization that can be reported easily to management, providing complete visibility on vulnerability metrics."
"The usability and overall scan results are good."
"Picks up weaknesses in our app setups."
"It has been able to find some vulnerabilities, and we've been able to remediate our websites and vulnerabilities, thanks to Acunetix."
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"This scanner was more efficient compared to its competitors."
"The stability is great. We haven't had any issues at all with it."
"Web application security testing is a valuable feature."
"Go ahead and use Hailstorm as it's the best dynamic code analysis tool one can invest in and it gives a better ROI than most."
"Trustwave App Scanner makes it really easy and convenient for us to notify the website owners before the scans, as well as providing the scan results."
"The simple fact that it puts us in a better place for identifying our vulnerabilities is a form of ROI."
 

Cons

"In terms of additional features, we are currently missing some tools that would allow us to work more efficiently with the mobile environment, with Android and iOS."
"There is room for improvement in website authentication because I've seen other products that can do it much better."
"Acunetix needs to include agent analysis."
"While we do have it integrated with other solutions, it could still offer more integrations."
"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."
"Currently only supports web scanning."
"The time to fix issues is not too quick, so in the case of time-restricted projects for some customers, this might become a problem."
"However, their response is too slow."
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"Used to crash/freeze due to poor performance, not sure about newer versions."
"It was complex as I have to make sure all the requirements are in place before on-boarding Hailstorm."
"I would like to see a little more flexibility with regards to setting up profiles for vulnerabilities."
"One feature that I would really want is the number of total applications in the web GUI; after selecting a filter on the applications, it would be really helpful if it shows the number of applications."
"It doesn't support modern web technologies such as GWT, Angular, JS etc."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"When compared with other products, the pricing is a little bit high. But it gives value for the price. It serves the purpose and is worthwhile for the price we pay."
"The price is exceptionally high."
"All things considered, I think it has a good price/value ratio."
"I would say that Acunetix is expensive because there are products on the market with similar features that are equally or better-priced."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
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Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise19
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Questions from the Community

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...
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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...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Acunetix?
Everything is perfect and good, including the pricing and all related aspects.
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Also Known As

AcuSensor
Hailstorm, Cenzic Hailstorm
 

Overview

Acunetix is a robust web application security testing tool offering rapid scanning, user-friendly interfaces, and accurate vulnerability detection with minimal false positives. It supports both cloud and on-premises deployment, making it versatile for various security needs.

Acunetix is distinguished by its capability to identify critical vulnerabilities such as cross-site scripting and SQL injection with high precision. It integrates seamlessly with CI/CD tools, supporting continuous scanning and large-scale application management. The centralized dashboard and detailed automated reporting streamline operations. Despite its benefits, users suggest improvements like reducing false positives, flexible pricing, and enhanced API scanning. Better integration with platforms like GitHub and Azure DevOps is sought, alongside more comprehensive customization and faster scanning. Mobile application scanning and improved team collaboration tools are also desired.

What features make Acunetix stand out?
  • Rapid Scanning: Delivers fast and comprehensive security assessments.
  • User-Friendliness: Intuitive interface simplifies operations for diverse teams.
  • Detailed Reporting: Automated reports enhance vulnerability management.
  • High Accuracy: Detects vulnerabilities with minimal false positives.
  • CI/CD Integration: Seamless integration supports continuous development processes.
What benefits should users consider when evaluating?
  • Vulnerability Detection: Critical for identifying potential security threats efficiently.
  • Flexibility: Supports both cloud and on-premises environments.
  • Compliance Support: Aids in meeting standards like PCI DSS.
  • Scalability: Capable of handling large-scale web applications.

Acunetix is widely implemented across industries undertaking web application security assessments, including those requiring penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. It ensures applications meet security protocols and complies with standards while fitting into CI/CD workflows for secure pre-release checks.

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Provides ability to test applications for security vulnerabilities, security policies and regulatory compliance.
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