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Head-to-head · Dynamic Application Security Testing Software

Safeguard DAST vs Astra DAST Scanner

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Safeguard DAST #1 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Safeguard DAST
Astra DAST Scanner #4 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Astra Security

Safeguard DAST leads on 1 check, Astra DAST Scanner 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 scoreSafeguard DAST · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Safeguard DAST
  • Most featuresAstra DAST Scanner · 4 of 4

Safeguard DAST scores higher on our rubric for dynamic application security testing software: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Safeguard DAST offers free plan; Astra DAST Scanner doesn't. On deployment model, Safeguard DAST gives you Hybrid where Astra DAST Scanner offers Cloud.

Safeguard DAST is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing broad DAST. Astra DAST Scanner is the better fit for cloud teams needing structured DAST workflows.

  • Safeguard DAST fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing broad DAST

  • Astra DAST Scanner fits best

    Cloud teams needing structured DAST workflows

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Side by side

Feature Safeguard DAST 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Astra DAST Scanner 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.1
Ranking #1 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software #4 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software
Best for Budget-conscious teams needing broad DAST Cloud teams needing structured DAST workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $89/yr $699/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Compliance GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations 647+ integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Safeguard DAST 3/4 · Astra DAST Scanner 4/4
Authenticated scanning ✓ ✓
API testing ✓ ✓
Browser-based scanning Not checked yet ✓ (best)
CI/CD integration ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment model Hybrid Cloud
Included scan targets Not checked yet 1 targets
Our review
Pros
  • Authenticated scanning supports OAuth 2.0, JWT, SAML, and mutual TLS
  • Discovers APIs from OpenAPI, GraphQL, gRPC, and live traffic
  • Per-PR delta scans and validated findings support focused remediation
  • Authenticated scanning supports login forms and TOTP-based MFA
  • Tests REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and JavaScript-heavy applications
  • CI/CD integrations, rescanning, reports, and scheduled scans
Cons
  • The Free plan includes at least one on-demand scan per month
  • Full scan depth starts with the $9/month Starter plan
  • Founded in 2026, so its operating history is limited
  • No free plan; paid access starts at $69 per month
  • Scanner Lite limits coverage to 3 monthly scans and 1 target
  • The web deployment model may not suit teams requiring another model
Our verdict

Safeguard DAST tests deployed web applications from the outside by crawling pages, forms, parameters, and API endpoints before sending crafted requests and validating findings. It is aimed at teams that need coverage across authenticated…

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Astra DAST Scanner is a cloud-based dynamic application security testing product from Astra Security. It is designed for engineering and security teams that need to scan web applications and APIs for issues such as OWASP Top 10…

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  1. Safeguard DASTDynamic Application Security Testing Software 9.4Free plan
  2. Astra DAST ScannerDynamic Application Security Testing Software 9.1Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Safeguard DAST — where it wins

    • Authenticated scanning supports OAuth 2.0, JWT, SAML, and mutual TLS
    • Discovers APIs from OpenAPI, GraphQL, gRPC, and live traffic
    • Per-PR delta scans and validated findings support focused remediation

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan includes at least one on-demand scan per month
    • Full scan depth starts with the $9/month Starter plan
    • Founded in 2026, so its operating history is limited

  • Astra DAST Scanner — where it wins

    • Authenticated scanning supports login forms and TOTP-based MFA
    • Tests REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and JavaScript-heavy applications
    • CI/CD integrations, rescanning, reports, and scheduled scans

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; paid access starts at $69 per month
    • Scanner Lite limits coverage to 3 monthly scans and 1 target
    • The web deployment model may not suit teams requiring another model

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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