XSpider review
An on-premises Windows scanner for network and web application vulnerability assessments.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
XSpider is a self-hosted vulnerability scanner from Positive Technologies for teams assessing network infrastructure and web applications. It discovers network hosts, open ports, operating systems and server applications, then checks network resources, workstations, servers and network equipment for vulnerabilities. Website and web application scans cover common vulnerabilities. Its stated fit is mid-market and enterprise organizations, particularly Windows-based teams that want to scan on premises rather than use a hosted service.
The product combines discovery with checks that can examine identified services and versions, including services running on nonstandard ports. It can check password security for services that require authentication, and it provides vulnerability descriptions, remediation instructions and CVSS assessments. Those capabilities make it relevant to teams that need findings with remediation context, not only an inventory of exposed hosts and services. XSpider also schedules automated scanning tasks, supporting recurring assessment rather than relying solely on manually initiated scans.
Reporting includes configurable reports, filters, and the ability to compare scan results. The vendor describes licensing by host count and offers XSpider through authorized partners; the pricing model is contact sales, so buyers should discuss the relevant host count and license with a partner. The product is Windows-only and self-hosted, which narrows its fit for teams seeking other operating systems or a hosted scanner. It has no free plan. Choose XSpider when on-premises network and web application coverage, authenticated checks, and scheduled scans match your environment; consider alternatives if Windows deployment or host-count licensing does not suit your requirements.
XSpider pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Discovers hosts, ports, operating systems, services and service versions
- Scans network resources, workstations, servers, equipment and web apps
- Supports scheduled scans, CVSS assessments and configurable reports
- Where it doesn't
- Runs on Windows only
- Requires on-premises deployment
- Licensing is based on host count and offered through authorized partners
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