OpenVAS vs Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner

OpenVAS9.2Visit Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner8.7Visit

Higher score OpenVAS #2 in Network Vulnerability Scanners 9.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit OpenVAS

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Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner #6 in Network Vulnerability Scanners 8.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Pentest-Tools

• OpenVAS fits best

  Mature open-source vulnerability management

• Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner fits best

  Cloud scanning with strong reporting and validation

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Side by side

Feature	OpenVAS 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Network Vulnerability Scanners	#6 in Network Vulnerability Scanners
Best for	Mature open-source vulnerability management	Cloud scanning with strong reporting and validation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$95/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	7 days
Free trial length	14 days	7 days · card required
Deployment	Self-hosted	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	GDPR	ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations	5 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OpenVAS 0/4 · Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner 0/4
Credentialed scans	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Agent-based scanning	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Compliance checks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Network discovery	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Asset limit	150 assets (best)	5 assets
Supported operating systems	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Authenticated and unauthenticated scanning across broad infrastructure targets Continuous scanning, daily feed updates, agents and container image scanning Compliance, scheduling, automation, APIs and distributed sensor architecture	Multiple engines combine OpenVAS, Sniper, and Nuclei templates Automatic finding validation with evidence capture Continuous monitoring, VPN scanning, API access, and broad integrations
Cons	OPENVAS FREE is limited to private and non-professional IT infrastructures OPENVAS BASIC is intended for networks with fewer than 150 assets Choosing between community, free and commercial editions requires care	Internal network scanning requires a VPN agent Full web and exploitation features require higher paid tiers The Free Edition focuses on basic assessment capabilities
Our verdict	OpenVAS is an open-source vulnerability scanner developed and maintained by Greenbone AG. It is designed for organizations assessing network services, servers, applications, endpoints and container images through both unauthenticated and… Read the review →	Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner identifies vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, outdated services, exposed ports, and weak configurations across network hosts. It is designed for penetration testers, security teams, IT teams,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• OpenVAS — where it wins

  • Authenticated and unauthenticated scanning across broad infrastructure targets
  • Continuous scanning, daily feed updates, agents and container image scanning
  • Compliance, scheduling, automation, APIs and distributed sensor architecture

  Where it doesn't

  • OPENVAS FREE is limited to private and non-professional IT infrastructures
  • OPENVAS BASIC is intended for networks with fewer than 150 assets
  • Choosing between community, free and commercial editions requires care

• Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner — where it wins

  • Multiple engines combine OpenVAS, Sniper, and Nuclei templates
  • Automatic finding validation with evidence capture
  • Continuous monitoring, VPN scanning, API access, and broad integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Internal network scanning requires a VPN agent
  • Full web and exploitation features require higher paid tiers
  • The Free Edition focuses on basic assessment capabilities

• OpenVAS9.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A mature, flexible scanner for organizations that need broad vulnerability management.

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• Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner8.7/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A cloud scanner combining CVE detection, validation, monitoring, and reporting.

  Visit Pentest-ToolsFull verdict →