Head-to-head · Vulnerability Scanning Software
Intruder vs Outpost24 Risk-Based Vulnerability Management
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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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 → |
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… 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
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.
Visit IntruderFull verdict → - Outpost24 Risk-Based Vulnerability Management7.3/10 · Pricing on request
A broad hybrid platform for prioritizing and remediating network and cloud exposure.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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