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Head-to-head · Dynamic Application Security Testing Software

apPosture DAST vs Astra DAST Scanner

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score apPosture DAST #3 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software 9.2/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit apPosture
Astra DAST Scanner #4 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Astra Security

apPosture DAST leads on 0 checks, Astra DAST Scanner on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreapPosture DAST · 9.2/10

apPosture DAST scores higher on our rubric for dynamic application security testing software: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

On deployment model, apPosture DAST gives you Hybrid where Astra DAST Scanner offers Cloud. Astra DAST Scanner leads on included scan targets: 1 targets versus 0 targets.

apPosture DAST is the better fit for developers needing deep, affordable DAST. Astra DAST Scanner is the better fit for cloud teams needing structured DAST workflows.

  • apPosture DAST fits best

    Developers needing deep, affordable DAST

  • Astra DAST Scanner fits best

    Cloud teams needing structured DAST workflows

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Side by side

Feature apPosture DAST 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Astra DAST Scanner 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.1
Ranking #3 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software #4 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software
Best for Developers needing deep, affordable DAST Cloud teams needing structured DAST workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $35/user/mo $699/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations 7 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features apPosture DAST 4/4 · Astra DAST Scanner 4/4
Authenticated scanning ✓ ✓
API testing ✓ ✓
Browser-based scanning ✓ ✓
CI/CD integration ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment model Hybrid Cloud
Included scan targets 0 targets 1 targets (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Browser-driven crawling covers JavaScript and SPA applications.
  • Proof-of-exploit findings include request and response evidence.
  • Supports authenticated web, REST, GraphQL and OpenAPI testing.
  • Authenticated scanning supports login forms and TOTP-based MFA
  • Tests REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and JavaScript-heavy applications
  • CI/CD integrations, rescanning, reports, and scheduled scans
Cons
  • Essentials includes no DAST targets and requires a DAST add-on.
  • The free trial lasts 30 days; there is no free plan.
  • Some advanced capabilities require higher-priced developer tiers.
  • No free plan; paid access starts at $69 per month
  • Scanner Lite limits coverage to 3 monthly scans and 1 target
  • The web deployment model may not suit teams requiring another model
Our verdict

apPosture DAST actively tests running web applications and APIs for application security and security teams. Its browser-driven crawler covers JavaScript, single-page applications, XHR, GraphQL and REST surfaces, while authenticated…

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Astra DAST Scanner is a cloud-based dynamic application security testing product from Astra Security. It is designed for engineering and security teams that need to scan web applications and APIs for issues such as OWASP Top 10…

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  1. apPosture DASTDynamic Application Security Testing Software 9.2Paid
  2. Astra DAST ScannerDynamic Application Security Testing Software 9.1Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • apPosture DAST — where it wins

    • Browser-driven crawling covers JavaScript and SPA applications.
    • Proof-of-exploit findings include request and response evidence.
    • Supports authenticated web, REST, GraphQL and OpenAPI testing.

    Where it doesn't

    • Essentials includes no DAST targets and requires a DAST add-on.
    • The free trial lasts 30 days; there is no free plan.
    • Some advanced capabilities require higher-priced developer tiers.

  • Astra DAST Scanner — where it wins

    • Authenticated scanning supports login forms and TOTP-based MFA
    • Tests REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and JavaScript-heavy applications
    • CI/CD integrations, rescanning, reports, and scheduled scans

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; paid access starts at $69 per month
    • Scanner Lite limits coverage to 3 monthly scans and 1 target
    • The web deployment model may not suit teams requiring another model

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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