Invicti vs open-appsec

Invicti

Model: Custom (enterprise, annual contract)

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open-appsec

Model: Free open source, managed cloud SaaS available

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Invicti

• Proof-Based Scanning

  When a vulnerability is found, Invicti attempts to safely exploit it and provides concrete proof. For SQL injection, it extracts actual data. For file inclusion, it reads a specific file. This eliminates the false positive problem that plagues most security scanners.

• DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing)

  Tests running web applications by sending crafted HTTP requests and analyzing responses. Finds SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, file inclusion, authentication flaws, and other OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities in production or staging environments.

• IAST (Interactive Application Security Testing)

  Instruments the application at runtime to provide deeper vulnerability detection. Combines external scanning with internal application visibility. Finds vulnerabilities that pure DAST scanning might miss, such as insecure deserialization or business logic flaws.

• API Security Testing

  Scans REST APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and SOAP services. Imports API definitions (OpenAPI/Swagger, WSDL, GraphQL schemas) and tests all endpoints for vulnerabilities. Critical for modern applications where APIs are the primary attack surface.

• CI/CD Pipeline Integration

  Integrates with Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and other CI/CD platforms. Automatically scans applications as part of the deployment pipeline. Fails builds if critical vulnerabilities are found.

• WAF Rule Export

  Exports discovered vulnerabilities as WAF rules that can be imported into WAF products. Creates targeted virtual patches for specific vulnerabilities found during scanning. Bridges the gap between vulnerability discovery and runtime mitigation.

• Compliance Reporting

  Generates compliance reports mapped to PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and OWASP Top 10 requirements. Useful for demonstrating due diligence during audits and regulatory reviews.

• Single-Page Application Support

  Full support for scanning modern JavaScript applications built with React, Angular, or Vue. Invicti executes JavaScript, interacts with dynamic page elements, and discovers application states that traditional crawlers miss.

open-appsec

• ML-Based Detection

  Pre-trained machine learning engine detects threats based on context and intent, not signatures. No rule tuning required.

• Automatic Learning

  Continuously learns application-specific traffic patterns in production, reducing false positives over time without manual intervention.

• Native Proxy Integration

  Runs as a module inside NGINX, Kong, or Envoy rather than as a separate proxy, eliminating additional network hops and latency.

• Kubernetes Ingress

  Functions as a Kubernetes Ingress Controller with built-in WAF, providing security at the ingress layer without sidecars or service mesh.

• API Protection

  Protects REST APIs against OWASP API Top 10 threats using the same ML engine, with automatic API discovery and schema enforcement.

• Anti-Bot

  Detects and mitigates automated attacks, credential stuffing, and web scraping using behavioral analysis.