No. 26 of 32 ·Vulnerability Management Software

OPENVAS SCAN

Web · Linux · Self-hosted · API

Freedom report

One barScore 5.0

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

OPENVAS SCAN is ranked #26 of 32 in vulnerability management software on Freedom251. It runs on API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web. There is no free plan.

OPENVAS SCAN plans and pricing

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OPENVAS SCAN Not published Hardware or virtual appliance · quote required · supports multiple sensors, API access and remediation tickets greenbone.net · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on vulnerability management software

Free plan: No
Deployment: on-premises
Credentialed scans: Yes
Agent-based scanning: Yes
Compliance checks: Yes
Network discovery: Yes

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The record

Purpose: OPENVAS SCAN continuously scans IT infrastructure for vulnerabilities, prioritizes risks and recommends remediation.
Scanning: It scans network services, servers and applications for known vulnerabilities, misconfigurations and missing patches.
Authenticated scans: Authenticated endpoint scans check for missing patches, insecure configurations and outdated software.
Containers: The product scans container images and containerized environments for vulnerabilities.
Scale: Its distributed architecture can distribute scanning workloads across systems and locations.
Integrations: The product page names ServiceNow, Splunk, Nagios, Sourcefire and CyberArk integrations.
Coverage: Greenbone describes OPENVAS SCAN as having more than 200,000 vulnerability tests.
Data residency: Greenbone says OPENVAS SCAN operates entirely within the customer’s environment, with control over data, processes and integrations.
Updates: The product receives continuous vulnerability-test updates and a daily updated vulnerability feed.
Support: Greenbone support includes German and English support, software upgrades, daily updated vulnerability tests, and hardware warranty and replacement provisions.
Target users: Greenbone positions OPENVAS SCAN for companies and public institutions of all sizes.
Pricing: The OPENVAS SCAN page directs prospective customers to request a consultation; it does not state a price.
Company certifications: Greenbone says it has been ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified since 2021 and ISO 14001 certified since 2024.
Founded: 2008

Where it ranks on Freedom251

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Sources

greenbone.net/en/openvas-scan/· checked 30 Sept 2026
greenbone.net/en/products/· checked 30 Sept 2026
greenbone.net/en/technical-support/· checked 30 Sept 2026
greenbone.net/en/about-greenbone/· checked 30 Sept 2026