ConnectSecure vs Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner

ConnectSecure8.8Visit Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner8.1Visit

Higher score ConnectSecure #4 in Vulnerability Scanning Software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit ConnectSecure

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Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner #11 in Vulnerability Scanning Software 8.1/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Pentest-Tools

• ConnectSecure fits best

  MSPs needing broad continuous scanning

• Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner fits best

  Small teams needing validated network scans

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Side by side

Feature	ConnectSecure 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.1
Ranking	#4 in Vulnerability Scanning Software	#11 in Vulnerability Scanning Software
Best for	MSPs needing broad continuous scanning	Small teams needing validated network scans
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$95/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	7 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	7 days · card required
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Tickets, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations	30+ integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ConnectSecure 2/2 · Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner 2/2
Authenticated scanning	✓	✓
Continuous scanning	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment model	Hybrid	Cloud
Supported targets	networks, endpoints, applications, websites, APIs, ports, cloud assets, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Active Directory, Entra ID, firewalls	network hosts, hostnames, IP addresses, public-facing infrastructure, internal networks, private clouds
Asset limit	Not checked yet	5 assets
Compliance frameworks	PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CIS, ISO 27001, ISO 27002, CMMC, Cyber Essentials, Essential Eight, HITRUST, WISP, SMB1001	ISO 27001, NIS2, SOC 2, DORA, CRA
Our review
Pros	Scans internal and external assets, applications, clouds, APIs, and endpoints Continuous monitoring, compliance assessments, prioritization, and patching Multi-tenant management with 30+ integrations for MSP workflows	Validates findings and captures evidence automatically Covers network, cloud, web, API, and internal targets Offers scheduled, continuous, parallel scans and reporting
Cons	Starts at $300 per month, creating a substantial entry commitment Bronze and Silver plan prices are not specified by tier Its breadth may exceed the needs of teams seeking only basic scanning	Free Edition is limited to five assets Advanced web and exploitation features require higher tiers Internal network scanning requires a VPN agent
Our verdict	ConnectSecure is a cloud-based vulnerability and compliance management platform designed primarily for managed service providers. It discovers assets, applications, and networks; scans internal and external environments; monitors… Read the review →	Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner is a cloud-based service for penetration testers, security teams, IT teams, consultants, and organizations assessing public-facing or internal infrastructure. It discovers network hosts and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ConnectSecure — where it wins

  • Scans internal and external assets, applications, clouds, APIs, and endpoints
  • Continuous monitoring, compliance assessments, prioritization, and patching
  • Multi-tenant management with 30+ integrations for MSP workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $300 per month, creating a substantial entry commitment
  • Bronze and Silver plan prices are not specified by tier
  • Its breadth may exceed the needs of teams seeking only basic scanning

• Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner — where it wins

  • Validates findings and captures evidence automatically
  • Covers network, cloud, web, API, and internal targets
  • Offers scheduled, continuous, parallel scans and reporting

  Where it doesn't

  • Free Edition is limited to five assets
  • Advanced web and exploitation features require higher tiers
  • Internal network scanning requires a VPN agent

• ConnectSecure8.8/10 · 14-day trial

  A wide MSP-focused scanning platform with a $300 monthly starting point.

  Visit ConnectSecureFull verdict →
• Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner8.1/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A broad scanner for small teams that need validated network findings and scheduled coverage.

  Visit Pentest-ToolsFull verdict →