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Acunetix vs Cequence Security comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Acunetix
Ranking in Application Security Tools
16th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (13th), Vulnerability Management (20th), DevSecOps (6th)
Cequence Security
Ranking in Application Security Tools
26th
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Bot Management (6th), API Security (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Application Security Tools category, the mindshare of Acunetix is 2.5%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cequence Security is 0.1%, down from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

AnubhavGoswami - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 7, 2024
Attractive automated reports with boost user productivity and an easy setup
The primary use is mainly related to vulnerability assessment, including both public and internal IP addresses By using this tool, we have reduced the workload and increased the productivity of users. It generates automated reports. This feature is beneficial when sharing reports with clients as…
HR
Sep 3, 2024
Detect and mitigate attacks with API protection
We use the solution to detect and mitigate attacks. It helps prevent them while also protecting APIs and effectively managing API inventory It uses machine learning algorithms to detect attacks and manage API inventory. A unique feature is its ability to block rogue APIs without third-party…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"We use the solution for the scanning of vulnerabilities like SQL injections."
"The tool's most valuable feature is performance."
"The most important feature is that it's a web-based graphical user interface. That is a great addition. Also, the ability to schedule scans is great."
"There is a lot of documentation on their website which makes setting it up and using it quite simple."
"By integrating with CI/CD tools, it enables a shift-left approach in the development process."
"It's very user-friendly for the testing teams. It's very easy for them to understand things and to fix vulnerabilities."
"I haven't seen reporting of that level in any other tool."
"The solution is highly stable."
"It uses machine learning algorithms to detect attacks and manage API inventory."
 

Cons

"There are some versions of the solution that are not as stable as others."
"While we do have it integrated with other solutions, it could still offer more integrations."
"The solution's pricing could be better."
"The vulnerability identification speed should be improved."
"The solution can be improved by adding the ability to scan subdomains automatically, and by providing reports that can be exported to external databases to share with other solutions."
"It is difficult to create a proxy connection."
"We want to see how much bandwidth usage it consumes. When we monitor traffic we have issues with the consumption and throttling of the traffic."
"There is room for improvement in the pricing."
"It is expensive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is a bit expensive. If you need to check five applications, you have to pay almost 14,000. It is an agreement for two years at 7,000 per year for only five applications. You cannot change the applications in the license. So, you are stuck with the same license for the five applications for one full year."
"The costs aren't very expensive. It costs around $3000 or $4000."
"The cost is based on two types of licenses, ConsultLite, and ConsultPlus, as well as the number of domains that are scanned."
"The solution is expensive."
"The pricing and licensing are reasonable to a point. In order to run multiple scans at a time, we are going to have to purchase a 100 count license, which is an overkill. Though, compared to what we were paying for, the cost seems reasonable."
"Acunetix was around the same price as all the other vendors we looked at, nothing special."
"I would say that Acunetix is expensive because there are products on the market with similar features that are equally or better-priced."
"When compared with other products, the pricing is a little bit high. But it gives value for the price. It serves the purpose and is worthwhile for the price we pay."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Real Estate/Law Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Acunetix Vulnerability Scanner?
The tool's most valuable feature is scan configurations. We use it for external physical applications. The scanning time depends on the application's code.
What is your primary use case for Acunetix Vulnerability Scanner?
The primary use is mainly related to vulnerability assessment, including both public and internal IP addresses.
What advice do you have for others considering Acunetix Vulnerability Scanner?
I would generally recommend Acunetix to any organization in the IT-enabled sector. However, I have not worked for a non-IT organization, so I cannot comment on that. I'd rate the solution nine out ...
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Also Known As

AcuSensor
Cequence ASP, Cequence Unified API Protection Platform
 

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Sample Customers

Joomla!, Digicure, Team Random, Credit Suisse, Samsung, Air New Zealand
American Express, Lbrands, Ulta Beauty
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