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Head-to-head · Dynamic Application Security Testing Software

OWASP ZAP vs Invicti

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score OWASP ZAP #2 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit OWASP ZAP
Invicti #7 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Invicti

OWASP ZAP leads on 1 check, Invicti on 0, and 4 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 scoreOWASP ZAP · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly OWASP ZAP

OWASP ZAP scores higher on our rubric for dynamic application security testing software: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

OWASP ZAP offers free plan; Invicti doesn't. On deployment model, Invicti gives you Hybrid where OWASP ZAP offers Self_hosted.

OWASP ZAP is the better fit for teams wanting capable free, open-source DAST. Invicti is the better fit for enterprises needing proof-based web and API DAST.

  • OWASP ZAP fits best

    Teams wanting capable free, open-source DAST

  • Invicti fits best

    Enterprises needing proof-based web and API DAST

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Side by side

Feature OWASP ZAP 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Invicti 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.8
Ranking #2 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software #7 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software
Best for Teams wanting capable free, open-source DAST Enterprises needing proof-based web and API DAST
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free plan $500/unit usage-based
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted, Desktop, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Integrations 2 integrations 110+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OWASP ZAP 4/4 · Invicti 4/4
Authenticated scanning ✓ ✓
API testing ✓ ✓
Browser-based scanning ✓ ✓
CI/CD integration ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment model Self_hosted Hybrid
Included scan targets Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Active and passive scanning with traditional and browser-based spiders
  • Imports OpenAPI, GraphQL, Postman, and SOAP definitions
  • Docker scans, GitHub Actions, and YAML-based automation
  • Proof-based validation helps confirm exploitable vulnerabilities
  • Authenticated browser scanning covers protected application areas
  • Supports REST, SOAP, GraphQL, CI/CD, and issue-tracking workflows
Cons
  • Self-hosted deployment requires local setup and administration
  • The broad feature set may require security expertise to configure well
  • Focused on web application security rather than broader security testing
  • Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales
  • No permanent free plan is available
  • Some deployment options vary by product package
Our verdict

OWASP ZAP is a free, open-source dynamic application security testing tool and penetration-testing proxy for developers, testers, and security professionals. It supports interactive work through a desktop application as well as automated…

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Invicti is an application security platform for security and development teams that need dynamic testing across live websites, web applications, and APIs. It combines authenticated scanning, browser-based crawling for JavaScript-heavy…

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  1. OWASP ZAPDynamic Application Security Testing Software 9.3Free plan
  2. InvictiDynamic Application Security Testing Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OWASP ZAP — where it wins

    • Active and passive scanning with traditional and browser-based spiders
    • Imports OpenAPI, GraphQL, Postman, and SOAP definitions
    • Docker scans, GitHub Actions, and YAML-based automation

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosted deployment requires local setup and administration
    • The broad feature set may require security expertise to configure well
    • Focused on web application security rather than broader security testing

  • Invicti — where it wins

    • Proof-based validation helps confirm exploitable vulnerabilities
    • Authenticated browser scanning covers protected application areas
    • Supports REST, SOAP, GraphQL, CI/CD, and issue-tracking workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales
    • No permanent free plan is available
    • Some deployment options vary by product package

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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