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Best Vulnerability Scanner Software 2026
Facts read 19 Sep 2026 – 19 Oct 2026
Vulnerability scanner software checks applications, systems and exposed assets for security weaknesses. This guide helps buyers compare tools by access model, scan coverage, deployment options and reporting controls.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 ManageEngine Vulnerability Manager Plus | It suits IT and security teams that need vulnerability assessment, prioritization, and remediation across supported systems. | 6.0 | $695 a year | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 OpenVAS | OpenVAS suits teams scanning IT systems, including those that need authenticated checks or deployment within their own environment. | 5.5 | €2,524 a year | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 03 Detectify Surface Monitoring | Surface Monitoring suits security teams that need ongoing visibility into internet-facing assets and a way to organize remediation findings. | 5.4 | €2,500 a year | Free plan | Web, API | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Grype | Grype suits developers and security teams checking container images, filesystems, SBOMs, or specific dependencies. | 5.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, Self-hosted | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 05 OWASP ZAP | ZAP is intended for developers, testers new to security testing, and security testing specialists. | 5.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, Browser extension | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Intruder | 5.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 19 Oct 2026 | |
| 07 Astra Security | Astra suits engineering, security, and DevOps teams testing web applications, APIs, and cloud environments. | 4.9 | $699 a year | Free trial | Web, API | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 08 Kiuwan Code Security | It suits development teams that want vulnerability detection and remediation guidance during development and before deployment. | 4.8 | $49 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Nuclei | Nuclei is suited to security engineers, analysts, red teams, DevOps teams, bug bounty hunters and penetration testers who need template-based scanning or CI/CD security… | 4.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, Self-hosted | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Trivy | Trivy suits teams and developers who need to scan code, artifacts, container images, or Kubernetes environments. | 4.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, Self-hosted | 4 Oct 2026 |
Compare maker-published details for free plans, paid starting points, scan targets, authenticated and continuous scans, asset limits and report exports. The page has no published ranking basis, so use those fields to match a tool to your environment.
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OpenVAS
OpenVAS suits teams scanning IT systems, including those that need authenticated checks or deployment within their own environment.
WebWindowsMac+3 Record5.5 Visit
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Detectify Surface Monitoring
Surface Monitoring suits security teams that need ongoing visibility into internet-facing assets and a way to organize remediation findings.
WebAPI Record5.4 Visit
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Grype
Grype suits developers and security teams checking container images, filesystems, SBOMs, or specific dependencies.
WindowsMacLinux+1 Record5.4 Visit
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OWASP ZAP
ZAP is intended for developers, testers new to security testing, and security testing specialists.
WindowsMacLinux+3 Record5.4 Visit
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Astra Security
WebAPI $699 a year Record4.9 Visit Astra suits engineering, security, and DevOps teams testing web applications, APIs, and cloud environments.
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Kiuwan Code Security
WebWindowsMac+3 $49 a month, billed yearly Record4.8 Visit It suits development teams that want vulnerability detection and remediation guidance during development and before deployment.
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Nuclei
WindowsMacLinux+1 Free plan Record4.8 Visit Nuclei is suited to security engineers, analysts, red teams, DevOps teams, bug bounty hunters and penetration testers who need template-based scanning or CI/CD security…
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Trivy
WindowsMacLinux+1 Free plan Record4.8 Visit Trivy suits teams and developers who need to scan code, artifacts, container images, or Kubernetes environments.
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Acunetix
WebWindowsLinux+2 $500 one-time Record4.5 Visit Acunetix is aimed at small and mid-size organizations managing web security.
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Burp Suite DAST
WebWindowsLinux+2 — Record4.3 Visit Burp Suite DAST suits teams scanning web applications and APIs through dashboards or CI pipelines.
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Mend.io
Web $250 a year Record4.2 Visit Mend.io is suited to teams securing application code and AI components, especially those managing dependencies and using AI coding tools.
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Invicti
WebAPISelf-hosted $500 one-time Record3.8 Visit It suits organizations managing application risk across code, infrastructure, APIs, and containers.
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Tenable Security Center
WebLinux — Record2.6 Visit It is suited to security teams that need vulnerability assessment and remediation tracking in Linux and web environments.
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Checkmarx One
Web — Record2.3 Visit Checkmarx One suits organizations analyzing source code within CI/CD, pull-request, and IDE workflows.
Before you choose
Compare free access and paid terms
A free plan is available from tools on this list, while other products use paid plans or pricing on request. Check the listed paid-from price when a maker publishes one.
A free trial can help you review a paid product before purchase. Astra Security lists a seven-day trial, Detectify Surface Monitoring lists a 14-day trial, and Burp Suite DAST offers a free trial.
Match the scans to your assets
Compare the scan targets a tool supports with the applications and systems you need to review. Authenticated scans can matter when a scan must work through a login.
Continuous scanning is a separate comparison field. Check whether that approach fits the way you want to watch for newly exposed weaknesses.
Check deployment and platform support
The listed deployment choices include web, Linux, Windows, self-hosted, API and macOS. Choose a setup that fits where your security tools and assets run.
An API option can suit an automated workflow, while self-hosted deployment keeps the service in an environment you control.
Review limits and exported reports
Asset limit shows how much of an environment a plan can cover. Compare that limit with the assets you need to scan before selecting a plan.
Report exports affect how findings move into your review or compliance process. Check the export formats and limits shown for a tool.
Check code access and licence terms
Open-source code is available from tools on this list. If you need to read or change the scanner code, review its licence and deployment requirements before adopting it.
Questions
Do vulnerability scanners offer free plans?
Yes. The list includes tools with free plans, including Clair, Greenbone Community Edition and Grype. Other products use paid plans or pricing on request.
Can I try a paid scanner before buying?
A free trial is available from tools on the list. Burp Suite DAST offers a free trial; Astra Security lists seven days, and Detectify Surface Monitoring lists 14 days.
Which platforms can these tools run on?
Listed platforms include web, Linux, Windows, self-hosted, API and macOS. Check the deployment field for the tool and setup you need.
What scan capabilities should I compare?
Compare scan targets, authenticated scans and continuous scanning. These fields show whether a tool fits your assets, login-protected areas and monitoring needs.
Are open-source vulnerability scanners available?
Yes. Open-source code is offered by tools on this list. Review the licence and deployment requirements if you plan to inspect or modify the code.
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