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Best Dynamic Application Security Testing Software in 2026

Dynamic application security testing examines running applications for security issues. Compare options on API testing, authenticated scanning, browser-based scanning, and CI/CD integration, along with deployment model and included scan targets. These details help you weigh coverage and how a tool may fit your development workflow. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost context. OWASP ZAP, Qualys External Attack Surface Management, and Beagle Security are among the products to consider, alongside Bright Security DAST and Burp Suite DAST. Think about the application interfaces you need to assess, whether authenticated areas matter, and which integration and deployment options fit your team.

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    OWASP ZAP

    Free plan Open source APIExtensionLinux+3

    ZAP combines web scanning with automation, API imports, and CI options at no charge. Check installer requirements and the project's release-support limits before choosing it.

    8.8 Free plan Visit site
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    Beagle Security

    Free plan APIWeb

    Beagle Security combines automated testing with integrations, multiple report formats, and compliance-mapped reports. Compare the plan test limits and annual billing when choosing a tier.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $99/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    w3af

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    w3af offers a free, self-hosted-capable scanner with plugin-based assessment, graphical and console interfaces, and API automation.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Wapiti

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

    Choose Wapiti if you need a free, self-hosted scanner with authenticated web scanning, API scanning, and configurable reports.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Safeguard DAST

    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    Safeguard DAST combines guided dynamic scanning with attack-surface coverage reporting and links findings to a shared SAST and SCA triage queue.

    6.5 Free plan · paid from $9/mo Visit site
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    Burp Suite DAST

    Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    Burp Suite DAST covers web applications and APIs, with scan automation, access controls, and cloud or self-hosted deployment.

    6.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Astra DAST Scanner

    Free trial APIWeb

    Astra DAST combines broad test coverage with authenticated API scanning, scheduling, integrations and reporting. Compare plan target and scan limits with the work you need to cover.

    6.3 From $69/mo Visit site
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    DASTA-AI

    Free trial APIWeb

    Choose DASTA-AI if you need application security scanning across web, API, or LLM applications, with CLI and CI/CD support.

    6.1 From $100/mo Visit site
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    Bright Security DAST

    Paid APILinuxMac+3

    Bright DAST combines vulnerability scanning with CI/CD and CLI controls, including a Repeater option for local targets.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Offensive360 DAST

    Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb

    Offensive360 DAST combines broad live-application checks with authenticated scanning, evidence-rich findings, and deployment choices that include air-gapped use.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Checkmarx DAST

    Paid APILinuxMac+3

    Choose Checkmarx DAST if your enterprise team needs to scan live applications and APIs within Checkmarx One, including authenticated and internal targets.

    5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
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    StackHawk HawkScan

    Free trial APILinuxMac+3

    HawkScan combines dynamic scanning, coding-agent assistance, and broad CI/CD integrations for web and API security work. Review scan quotas, deployment needs, and plan pricing before selecting it.

    5.9 From $5/mo Visit site
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    Veracode DAST

    Free trial APILinuxMac+2

    Veracode DAST combines live application and API scanning with scheduled scans and CI/CD connections. Check the OpenAPI requirement and regional limitation before evaluating it for your environment.

    5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Indusface WAS

    Free trial Web

    Indusface WAS combines automated scanning with optional manual penetration testing and remediation guidance. Advance has a 14-day trial, while higher-tier pricing is custom.

    5.8 From $99/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Black Duck Continuous Dynamic

    Paid APIWeb

    Continuous Dynamic combines ongoing and on-demand DAST with workflow integrations, reporting, and optional expert assessments.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    HCL AppScan Source

    Paid LinuxSelf-hostedWindows

    Choose HCL AppScan Source if your security or development team needs source-code SAST with IDE and CI/CD integration, custom language support, and on-premises control.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Invicti

    Paid APISelf-hostedWeb

    Choose Invicti if your team needs application and API security testing with risk prioritization, remediation context, and connections to development tools.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    SecuDAST

    Paid APILinuxSelf-hosted

    Choose SecuDAST if your applications need dynamic security testing within your network and you want findings with request and response evidence.

    5.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    apPosture DAST

    Paid Web
    4.7 From $35/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Detectify Application Scanning

    Paid Web
    4.5 From €90/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Rapid7 InsightAppSec

    Paid WebWindows

    InsightAppSec provides a broad listed scanning and reporting set in a hybrid deployment. Review the annual billing requirement and paid-only access against your testing workflow.

    4.5 From $175/mo (annual) Visit site
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    FortiDAST

    Paid Web

    FortiDAST brings browser and API testing together with authenticated scanning and CI/CD integration. Pricing is provided on request, so organizations will need to inquire for costs.

    4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    OpenText Fortify DAST

    Paid LinuxWeb
    4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Holm Security Web Application Security

    Paid Web
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Tenable One Web App Scanning

    Paid Web

    Tenable One Web App Scanning combines several scanning methods with CI/CD integration and hybrid deployment. The annual price and five-target scope are central considerations for buyers.

    4.3 From $3,578 Visit site

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