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Censys Attack Surface Management vs ThingsRecon
Both stand on security ratings software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Censys ASM combines broad internet mapping, continuous change monitoring and risk prioritization for external exposure management. Pricing is quote-based and uses Assets Under Management.
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ThingsRecon combines attack-surface discovery, supplier intelligence, monitoring, and integration options in web and API forms. Confirm usage-based pricing and whether its coverage matches your ecosystem before adopting it.
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| Censys Attack Surface Management | ThingsRecon | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | censys.com | thingsrecon.com |
| On security ratings software | #17 of 30 | #21 of 30 |
Censys Attack Surface Management: what it does well
- Maps all 65,000 internet ports
- Continuously monitors asset and service changes
- Detects more than 700 exposure types and misconfigurations
- Integrates with ticketing and security tools
- Provides executive and audit-friendly views
What to know first
- Pricing requires a quote based on Assets Under Management
- Pricing count is lower than the Attack Surface Size metric
ThingsRecon: what it does well
- Agentless discovery covers external assets and suppliers
- Continuous alerts for changes and recurring issues
- Evaluates over 150 supplier signals
- Plain-language supply-chain questions with Ask Steph
- API and many business-system integrations
What to know first
- Pricing scales by domain or supplier
- Monitoring cost also varies with usage and frequency
- Free snapshot examines public external assets only
- Paid plans have no published prices
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