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Head-to-head · Penetration Testing Software

NodeZero vs Offensive360 DAST

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score NodeZero #4 in Penetration Testing Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Horizon3
Offensive360 DAST #7 in Penetration Testing Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Offensive360

NodeZero leads on 0 checks, Offensive360 DAST on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNodeZero · 8.8/10
  • Most featuresNodeZero · 5 of 6

NodeZero scores higher on our rubric for penetration testing software: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

NodeZero is the better fit for autonomous network and application testing. Offensive360 DAST is the better fit for authenticated web and API DAST.

  • NodeZero fits best

    Autonomous network and application testing

  • Offensive360 DAST fits best

    Authenticated web and API DAST

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Side by side

Feature NodeZero 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Offensive360 DAST 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.5
Ranking #4 in Penetration Testing Software #7 in Penetration Testing Software
Best for Autonomous network and application testing Authenticated web and API DAST
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Linux Web
Compliance GDPR, PCI DSS ISO 27001
Integrations 4 integrations 14 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features NodeZero 5/6 · Offensive360 DAST 1/6
Web app testing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
API testing ✓ ✓
Network testing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile testing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Finding management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Evidence capture ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Hybrid Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Chains exploitable weaknesses into replayable attack-path evidence
  • Covers internal, external, web, cloud, and Kubernetes testing
  • Supports recurring tests, APIs, and one-click remediation verification
  • Authenticated scans support forms, tokens, cookies, and multi-step login flows.
  • REST API and business-logic testing with request/response evidence.
  • Cloud, on-premise, and air-gapped deployment options.
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than self-serve checkout
  • There is no free plan for low-commitment evaluation
  • The platform is proprietary rather than open source
  • Custom annual licensing requires a sales-led buying process.
  • No self-serve free plan is offered.
  • Scanning scope is agreed in the proposal rather than set by a published tier.
Our verdict

NodeZero is Horizon3’s autonomous penetration-testing platform for security teams, IT administrators, DevOps professionals, and penetration testers. It covers internal network, external attack-surface, web application, cloud, and…

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Offensive360 DAST is a dynamic application security testing product for teams that need to assess live web applications and REST APIs. It supports authenticated scanning behind login pages, including form, token, cookie, and multi-step…

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  1. NodeZeroPenetration Testing Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. Offensive360 DASTPenetration Testing Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • NodeZero — where it wins

    • Chains exploitable weaknesses into replayable attack-path evidence
    • Covers internal, external, web, cloud, and Kubernetes testing
    • Supports recurring tests, APIs, and one-click remediation verification

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than self-serve checkout
    • There is no free plan for low-commitment evaluation
    • The platform is proprietary rather than open source

  • Offensive360 DAST — where it wins

    • Authenticated scans support forms, tokens, cookies, and multi-step login flows.
    • REST API and business-logic testing with request/response evidence.
    • Cloud, on-premise, and air-gapped deployment options.

    Where it doesn't

    • Custom annual licensing requires a sales-led buying process.
    • No self-serve free plan is offered.
    • Scanning scope is agreed in the proposal rather than set by a published tier.
  • NodeZero8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad autonomous testing platform with attack-path evidence and remediation verification.

    Visit Horizon3Full verdict →
  • Offensive360 DAST8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A focused DAST platform for authenticated web, REST API, and business-logic testing.

    Visit Offensive360Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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