Head-to-head · Network Vulnerability Scanners
OpenVAS vs ScanTitan
OpenVAS leads on 0 checks, ScanTitan on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreOpenVAS · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly OpenVAS
- Most featuresScanTitan · 3 of 4
OpenVAS scores higher on our rubric for network vulnerability scanners: 9.2 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
OpenVAS is the better fit for mature open-source vulnerability management. ScanTitan is the better fit for low-cost network scanning and evidence reports.
- OpenVAS fits best
Mature open-source vulnerability management
- ScanTitan fits best
Low-cost network scanning and evidence reports
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Side by side
| Feature | OpenVAS 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | ScanTitan 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #2 in Network Vulnerability Scanners | #8 in Network Vulnerability Scanners |
| Best for | Mature open-source vulnerability management | Low-cost network scanning and evidence reports |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $119/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Web |
| Support | Community, Docs | |
| Compliance | GDPR | GDPR |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features OpenVAS 0/4 · ScanTitan 3/4 | ||
| Credentialed scans | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Agent-based scanning | Not checked yet | — |
| Compliance checks | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Network discovery | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Not checked yet | Hybrid |
| Asset limit | 150 assets | Not checked yet |
| Supported operating systems | Not checked yet | Windows Server |
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| 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 → |
ScanTitan is a cloud-based network vulnerability scanner for organizations assessing internal, external, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure. It is positioned for SMBs, mid-market companies, agencies, and teams without a dedicated security… 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
ScanTitan — where it wins
- Credentialed scans cover patches and configuration issues
- CVSS and EPSS prioritization helps focus remediation
- PDF, JSON, and HTML exports include request and response evidence
Where it doesn't
- Agent-based scanning is not included
- Consultant pricing is based on concurrent websites
- Network-focused features are spread across multiple paid tiers
- OpenVAS9.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A mature, flexible scanner for organizations that need broad vulnerability management.
Visit OpenVASFull verdict → - ScanTitan8.3/10 · Free plan
Low-cost network scanning with credentialed checks, prioritization, and evidence-backed reports.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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