Intruder vs ConnectSecure

Intruder9.3Visit ConnectSecure8.8Visit

Higher score Intruder #2 in Vulnerability Scanning Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Intruder

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

• Intruder fits best

  Broad scanning with a free starting tier

• ConnectSecure fits best

  MSPs needing broad continuous scanning

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Side by side

Feature	Intruder 9.3/10 Visit ↗	ConnectSecure 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.8
Ranking	#2 in Vulnerability Scanning Software	#4 in Vulnerability Scanning Software
Best for	Broad scanning with a free starting tier	MSPs needing broad continuous scanning
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	14 days	14 days
Free trial length	14 days	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Support	Live chat, Email, Docs	Tickets, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, 2FA	ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	17 integrations	30+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Intruder 2/2 · ConnectSecure 2/2
Authenticated scanning	✓	✓
Continuous scanning	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment model	Hybrid	Hybrid
Supported targets	external IP addresses, domains, subdomains, internal Windows/macOS/Linux devices, web applications, APIs, cloud environments, container images	networks, endpoints, applications, websites, APIs, ports, cloud assets, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Active Directory, Entra ID, firewalls
Asset limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Compliance frameworks	SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, Cyber Essentials	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
Our review
Pros	Covers external, internal, web, API, cloud, and container targets Free plan includes weekly external, cloud, and container scans Integrates with cloud, ticketing, collaboration, and SIEM tools	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
Cons	Authenticated web application scanning is not included on Free Paid pricing combines a base fee with a per-target fee Enterprise features require separately quoted pricing	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
Our verdict	Intruder is a vulnerability management platform for security, IT, and compliance teams. It scans public IP addresses, domains, subdomains, internal Windows, macOS, and Linux devices, web applications, APIs, cloud environments, and… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Intruder — where it wins

  • Covers external, internal, web, API, cloud, and container targets
  • Free plan includes weekly external, cloud, and container scans
  • Integrates with cloud, ticketing, collaboration, and SIEM tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Authenticated web application scanning is not included on Free
  • Paid pricing combines a base fee with a per-target fee
  • Enterprise features require separately quoted pricing

• 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

• Intruder9.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  Broad vulnerability coverage with a free tier and expansion paths for larger environments.

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• ConnectSecure8.8/10 · 14-day trial

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

  Visit ConnectSecureFull verdict →