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Head-to-head · Vulnerability Scanning Software

Intruder vs Outpost24 Risk-Based Vulnerability Management

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
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

Intruder leads on 1 check, Outpost24 Risk-Based Vulnerability Management on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreIntruder · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly Intruder
  • Free trialonly Intruder

Intruder scores higher on our rubric for vulnerability scanning software: 9.3 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #17.

Intruder offers free plan; Outpost24 Risk-Based Vulnerability Management doesn't.

Intruder is the better fit for broad scanning with a free starting tier. Outpost24 Risk-Based Vulnerability Management is the better fit for risk-focused hybrid vulnerability programs.

  • Intruder fits best

    Broad scanning with a free starting tier

  • Outpost24 Risk-Based Vulnerability Management fits best

    Risk-focused hybrid vulnerability programs

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Side by side

Feature Intruder 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Outpost24 Risk-Based Vulnerability Management 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 7.3
Ranking #2 in Vulnerability Scanning Software #17 in Vulnerability Scanning Software
Best for Broad scanning with a free starting tier Risk-focused hybrid vulnerability programs
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Support Live chat, Email, Docs Docs, Tickets, Phone
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA
Integrations 17 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Intruder 2/2 · Outpost24 Risk-Based Vulnerability Management 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 network hosts, IP addresses, FQDNs, ports, cloud environments
Asset limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Compliance frameworks SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, Cyber Essentials PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, DORA, NIS2
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
  • Threat-informed scoring combines CVSS, EPSS, KEV, and asset context
  • Covers network hosts, IP addresses, FQDNs, ports, and cloud environments
  • Connects remediation workflows with Jira, ServiceNow, SIEM, IAM, and PAM tools
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
  • Pricing is customized through sales rather than published as standard plans
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of narrowly focused scanning teams
  • Deployment spans SaaS, hybrid, and on-premises options, requiring a fit assessment
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…

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Outpost24 Risk-Based Vulnerability Management, delivered through OutscanNX, is designed for security teams managing exposure across network and cloud environments. It supports network hosts, IP addresses, FQDNs, ports, and cloud…

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  1. IntruderVulnerability Scanning Software 9.3Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Outpost24 Risk-Based Vulnerability ManagementVulnerability Scanning Software 7.3Pricing on request

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
  • Outpost24 Risk-Based Vulnerability Management — where it wins

    • Threat-informed scoring combines CVSS, EPSS, KEV, and asset context
    • Covers network hosts, IP addresses, FQDNs, ports, and cloud environments
    • Connects remediation workflows with Jira, ServiceNow, SIEM, IAM, and PAM tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is customized through sales rather than published as standard plans
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of narrowly focused scanning teams
    • Deployment spans SaaS, hybrid, and on-premises options, requiring a fit assessment
  • 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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  • Outpost24 Risk-Based Vulnerability Management7.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad hybrid platform for prioritizing and remediating network and cloud exposure.

    Visit Outpost24Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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