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Head-to-head · Dynamic Application Security Testing Software

Astra DAST Scanner vs Invicti

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Astra DAST Scanner #4 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Astra Security
Invicti #7 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Invicti

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAstra DAST Scanner · 9.1/10

Astra DAST Scanner scores higher on our rubric for dynamic application security testing software: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

On deployment model, Invicti gives you Hybrid where Astra DAST Scanner offers Cloud.

Astra DAST Scanner is the better fit for cloud teams needing structured DAST workflows. Invicti is the better fit for enterprises needing proof-based web and API DAST.

  • Astra DAST Scanner fits best

    Cloud teams needing structured DAST workflows

  • Invicti fits best

    Enterprises needing proof-based web and API DAST

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Side by side

Feature Astra DAST Scanner 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Invicti 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #4 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software #7 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software
Best for Cloud teams needing structured DAST workflows Enterprises needing proof-based web and API DAST
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $699/yr $500/unit usage-based
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS SOC 2, ISO 27001
Integrations 6 integrations 110+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Astra DAST Scanner 4/4 · Invicti 4/4
Authenticated scanning ✓ ✓
API testing ✓ ✓
Browser-based scanning ✓ ✓
CI/CD integration ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment model Cloud Hybrid
Included scan targets 1 targets Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Proof-based validation helps confirm exploitable vulnerabilities
  • Authenticated browser scanning covers protected application areas
  • Supports REST, SOAP, GraphQL, CI/CD, and issue-tracking workflows
Cons
  • 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
  • Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales
  • No permanent free plan is available
  • Some deployment options vary by product package
Our verdict

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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Invicti is an application security platform for security and development teams that need dynamic testing across live websites, web applications, and APIs. It combines authenticated scanning, browser-based crawling for JavaScript-heavy…

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  1. Astra DAST ScannerDynamic Application Security Testing Software 9.1Paid
  2. InvictiDynamic Application Security Testing Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Invicti — where it wins

    • Proof-based validation helps confirm exploitable vulnerabilities
    • Authenticated browser scanning covers protected application areas
    • Supports REST, SOAP, GraphQL, CI/CD, and issue-tracking workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales
    • No permanent free plan is available
    • Some deployment options vary by product package

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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