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Head-to-head · Network Vulnerability Scanners

Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner vs CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner #5 in Network Vulnerability Scanners 7.0/10 Free plan · paid from $95/mo · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Pentest-Tools
CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment #8 in Network Vulnerability Scanners 6.5/10 From $595/yr ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit CloneGuard

Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner leads on 1 check, CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment on 5, and 0 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 scorePentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner · 7.0/10
  • Free planonly Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner
  • Most featuresCloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment · 4 of 4

Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner scores higher on our rubric for network vulnerability scanners: 7.0 against 6.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner offers free plan; CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment doesn't. CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment offers credentialed scans; Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner doesn't publish it. CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment offers agent-based scanning; Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner doesn't publish it. CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment offers compliance checks; Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner doesn't publish it. CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment leads on asset limit: 10 assets versus 5 assets.

Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner is the better fit for cloud scanning with strong reporting and validation. CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment is the better fit for hybrid scanning with compliance reporting.

  • Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner fits best

    Cloud scanning with strong reporting and validation

  • CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment fits best

    Hybrid scanning with compliance reporting

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Side by side

Feature Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner 7.0/10 Visit ↗ CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment 6.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.0 6.5
Ranking #5 in Network Vulnerability Scanners #8 in Network Vulnerability Scanners
Best for Cloud scanning with strong reporting and validation Hybrid scanning with compliance reporting
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published $595/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner 0/4 · CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment 4/4
Credentialed scans Not published ✓ (best)
Agent-based scanning Not published ✓ (best)
Compliance checks Not published ✓ (best)
Network discovery Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment Not published Hybrid
Asset limit 5 assets 10 assets (best)
Supported operating systems Not published Windows, macOS, Linux
Our review
Pros
  • Multiple engines combine OpenVAS, Sniper, and Nuclei templates
  • Automatic finding validation with evidence capture
  • Continuous monitoring, VPN scanning, API access, and broad integrations
  • Combines internal, external, credentialed, and uncredentialed scans
  • Maps findings to compliance requirements and supports remediation verification
  • Adds agent-based monitoring for patches and configurations
Cons
  • Internal network scanning requires a VPN agent
  • Full web and exploitation features require higher paid tiers
  • The Free Edition focuses on basic assessment capabilities
  • No free plan is available
  • Integrations are not listed
  • Agent-based scanning uses a separate pricing view
Our verdict

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,…

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CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment is a self-managed platform for scanning internal and external networks. It is aimed at mid-market and enterprise IT teams, including regulated financial and payment environments, healthcare…

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  1. Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability ScannerNetwork Vulnerability Scanners 7.0Free plan · paid from $95/mo · 7-day trial
  2. CloneGuard Vulnerability AssessmentNetwork Vulnerability Scanners 6.5From $595/yr

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment — where it wins

    • Combines internal, external, credentialed, and uncredentialed scans
    • Maps findings to compliance requirements and supports remediation verification
    • Adds agent-based monitoring for patches and configurations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Integrations are not listed
    • Agent-based scanning uses a separate pricing view
  • Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner7.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $95/mo · 7-day trial

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

    Visit Pentest-ToolsFull verdict →
  • CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment6.5/10 · From $595/yr

    A hybrid scanner for teams that need credentialed assessments and compliance reporting.

    Visit CloneGuardFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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