Intruder vs Nikto
| Intruder | Nikto | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | Linux, self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Deployment model | hybrid | on_premises |
| Supported targets | external IP addresses, domains, subdomains, internal Windows/macOS/Linux devices, web applications, APIs, cloud environments, container images | web servers; host URLs |
| Authenticated scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Continuous scanning | Yes | — |
| Compliance frameworks | SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, Cyber Essentials | — |
Both are listed in Best Vulnerability Scanning Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Intruder scores higher on our published basis.