OpenVAS vs ConnectSecure

OpenVAS9.0Visit ConnectSecure8.8Visit

Higher score OpenVAS #3 in Vulnerability Scanning Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit OpenVAS

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

• OpenVAS fits best

  Teams wanting open-source network coverage

• ConnectSecure fits best

  MSPs needing broad continuous scanning

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Side by side

Feature	OpenVAS 9.0/10 Visit ↗	ConnectSecure 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Vulnerability Scanning Software	#4 in Vulnerability Scanning Software
Best for	Teams wanting open-source network coverage	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	Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Support	Community, Docs	Tickets, Docs
Compliance	GDPR	ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	5 integrations	30+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OpenVAS 2/2 · ConnectSecure 2/2
Authenticated scanning	✓	✓
Continuous scanning	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment model	On_premises	Hybrid
Supported targets	network services, servers, applications, endpoints, container images	networks, endpoints, applications, websites, APIs, ports, cloud assets, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Active Directory, Entra ID, firewalls
Asset limit	150 assets	Not checked yet
Compliance frameworks	CIS Benchmarks, IT-Grundschutz	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	Authenticated and unauthenticated scans across networks, servers and applications Continuous scanning, daily feed updates, agents and container image scanning Free asset limit of 150 with scheduling, reports, APIs and distributed scanning	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	OPENVAS FREE is for private use and non-professional IT infrastructures OPENVAS BASIC is intended for networks with fewer than 150 assets OPENVAS SCAN uses quote-based 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	OpenVAS is an open-source vulnerability scanner developed and maintained by Greenbone AG. It supports unauthenticated and authenticated testing across network services, servers, applications, endpoints and container images. The product… 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

• OpenVAS — where it wins

  • Authenticated and unauthenticated scans across networks, servers and applications
  • Continuous scanning, daily feed updates, agents and container image scanning
  • Free asset limit of 150 with scheduling, reports, APIs and distributed scanning

  Where it doesn't

  • OPENVAS FREE is for private use and non-professional IT infrastructures
  • OPENVAS BASIC is intended for networks with fewer than 150 assets
  • OPENVAS SCAN uses quote-based 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

• OpenVAS9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad open-source scanner with authenticated testing, continuous scans and compliance features.

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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 →