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Intruder vs OWASP DefectDojo
Both stand on vulnerability management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+2
Intruder combines continuous scanning with prioritization and remediation guidance across several kinds of targets. Check the plan limits carefully, especially if you need web app or internal target scans.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
DefectDojo brings scanner findings and remediation workflows together, with a free Community Edition and usage-based paid access. Consider how its per-finding charge and Pro-only integrations and governance features fit your needs.
Visit OWASP DefectDojoThe facts
| Intruder | OWASP DefectDojo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | intruder.io | defectdojo.com |
| On vulnerability management software | #2 of 33 | #1 of 33 |
Intruder: what it does well
- Checks for emerging risks within hours of their appearance.
- Prioritizes issues using exploit likelihood and threat intelligence.
- Authenticated app testing includes OWASP Top 10 checks.
- Integrates with cloud services, issue trackers and chat tools.
- All customers receive live chat support.
What to know first
- Free plan excludes web apps.
- Free plan limits scans to five infrastructure targets.
- Internal target scanning requires Pro or Enterprise.
OWASP DefectDojo: what it does well
- Integrates with 500+ security tools
- Deduplicates findings and supports remediation
- Community Edition includes bidirectional Jira
- Can be self-hosted or air-gapped
- Exports data through a documented REST API
What to know first
- Pay As You Go adds $0.15 per finding
- Sensei AI is billed per use
- Community support is via OWASP Slack and GitHub
- Pro Reachability is labeled beta
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