OpenVAS is a vulnerability scanner for identifying weaknesses in IT systems. It supports authenticated and unauthenticated testing across internet and industrial protocols, with performance tuning for large scans. Its vulnerability-test feed is updated daily. The commercial OPENVAS SCAN offering checks network services, servers, applications, container images, and authenticated endpoints for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and missing patches. It is available as hardware or virtual appliances and can run entirely within a customer's environment; listed integrations include ServiceNow, Splunk, Nagios, Sourcefire, and CyberArk. OPENVAS FREE is a cross-platform virtual appliance intended for private use and non-professional IT infrastructures. It uses the Community Feed, cannot update itself, and omits features such as schedules, notifications, integrated backups, and air-gap support. The free edition has no default enterprise support, and its self-signed TLS certificate requires a browser exception. OPENVAS BASIC costs 2524.00 EUR per year and excludes API access, sensors, remediation tickets, and Greenbone Support. OPENVAS SCAN pricing is by quote.
Who it is for
OpenVAS may suit IT teams that need vulnerability scanning across servers, applications, endpoints, and other listed targets. The free appliance is intended for private use and non-professional IT infrastructures.
What is good
- Supports authenticated and unauthenticated testing.
- Vulnerability tests are updated daily.
- Scans container images and authenticated endpoints.
- Can run within the customer's environment.
- Integrates with ServiceNow, Splunk, and Nagios.
What to know first
- OPENVAS FREE cannot update itself.
- Free edition lacks schedules and notifications.
- Free edition has no default enterprise support.
- OPENVAS BASIC excludes API access and sensors.
Verdict
OpenVAS covers a broad range of IT targets, with commercial deployment options that remain within a customer's environment. Its free edition has notable update, feature, and support limitations.
OpenVAS plans and pricing
All plansCompared on vulnerability scanning software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Asset limit
- 150 assets
