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Head-to-head · Dynamic Application Security Testing Software

Safeguard DAST vs Invicti

  • 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
Invicti #7 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Invicti

Safeguard DAST 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 scoreSafeguard DAST · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Safeguard DAST
  • Most featuresInvicti · 4 of 4

Safeguard DAST scores higher on our rubric for dynamic application security testing software: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Safeguard DAST offers free plan; Invicti doesn't.

Safeguard DAST is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing broad DAST. Invicti is the better fit for enterprises needing proof-based web and API DAST.

  • Safeguard DAST fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing broad DAST

  • Invicti fits best

    Enterprises needing proof-based web and API DAST

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Side by side

Feature Safeguard DAST 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Invicti 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.8
Ranking #1 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software #7 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software
Best for Budget-conscious teams needing broad DAST Enterprises needing proof-based web and API DAST
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $89/yr $500/unit usage-based
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Compliance GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001
Integrations 647+ integrations 110+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Safeguard DAST 3/4 · Invicti 4/4
Authenticated scanning ✓ ✓
API testing ✓ ✓
Browser-based scanning Not checked yet ✓ (best)
CI/CD integration ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment model Hybrid Hybrid
Included scan targets Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales
  • No permanent free plan is available
  • Some deployment options vary by product package
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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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. Safeguard DASTDynamic Application Security Testing Software 9.4Free plan
  2. InvictiDynamic Application Security Testing Software 8.8Pricing on request

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

  • 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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