Head-to-head · Vulnerability Scanning Software
Vornin vs OpenVAS
Vornin leads on 0 checks, OpenVAS on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreVornin · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
Vornin scores higher on our rubric for vulnerability scanning software: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.
On deployment model, OpenVAS gives you On_premises where Vornin offers Cloud. OpenVAS leads on asset limit: 150 assets versus 5 assets.
Vornin is the better fit for small teams needing broad cloud scanning. OpenVAS is the better fit for teams wanting open-source network coverage.
- Vornin fits best
Small teams needing broad cloud scanning
- OpenVAS fits best
Teams wanting open-source network coverage
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Side by side
| Feature | Vornin 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | OpenVAS 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in Vulnerability Scanning Software | #3 in Vulnerability Scanning Software |
| Best for | Small teams needing broad cloud scanning | Teams wanting open-source network coverage |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | €99/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Docs | Community, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA | GDPR |
| Integrations | 14 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Vornin 2/2 · OpenVAS 2/2 | ||
| Authenticated scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Continuous scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment model | Cloud | On_premises |
| Supported targets | Hostnames, IP addresses, IP ranges, URLs, web applications, APIs, networks, code repositories, containers, Kubernetes clusters, and cloud accounts | network services, servers, applications, endpoints, container images |
| Asset limit | 5 assets | 150 assets (best) |
| Compliance frameworks | NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, CIS Controls v8, NIST 800-53 | CIS Benchmarks, IT-Grundschutz |
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| Our verdict | Vornin is a cloud vulnerability management platform for IT, security, compliance, development, and MSP teams. It scans web applications, APIs, network infrastructure, external attack surfaces, cloud accounts, containers, Kubernetes… Read the review → |
OpenVAS is an open-source vulnerability scanner developed and maintained by Greenbone AG. It supports unauthenticated and authenticated testing across network services, servers, applications, endpoints and container images. The product… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Vornin — where it wins
- Scans web, APIs, networks, code, containers, Kubernetes, and cloud accounts
- Maps findings to compliance frameworks and supports audit evidence
- Connects with GitHub, Jira, Slack, cloud providers, and identity platforms
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to five assets
- Paid plans start at €99 per month
- Advanced controls such as SSO and CI/CD gates require higher tiers
OpenVAS — where it wins
- Authenticated and unauthenticated scans across networks, servers and applications
- Continuous scanning, daily feed updates, agents and container image scanning
- Free asset limit of 150 with scheduling, reports, APIs and distributed scanning
Where it doesn't
- OPENVAS FREE is for private use and non-professional IT infrastructures
- OPENVAS BASIC is intended for networks with fewer than 150 assets
- OPENVAS SCAN uses quote-based pricing
- Vornin9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
Broad cloud vulnerability coverage with a free tier for up to five assets.
Visit VorninFull verdict → - OpenVAS9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad open-source scanner with authenticated testing, continuous scans and compliance features.
Visit OpenVASFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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