Security & Privacy·Standings

Application Security Testing Tools

Application security testing tools help teams check software for security weaknesses. This board compares details such as testing methods, supported languages, CI/CD connections, deployment options, software-composition analysis (SCA), and API testing.

Read the signal score out of 10 as a summary of what makers publish about use, documentation, and availability. The API, open-source, and free-tier marks show whether those options are listed; check a tool’s details to confirm what fits your needs.

• 28 platforms
• 2 with a public API on this page
• 11 with a free tier
• Checked 28 Sept 2026

1. #PlatformSignalPlugs inPrice
2. 1
   OZ

   OWASP ZAPzaproxy.org

   Open-source web application scanner with active/passive checks, spidering, alerts, and proxy mode.

   7.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
   →
3. 2
   4A

   42Crunch API Security Platform42crunch.com

   API security platform with OpenAPI-based static and dynamic tests, runtime protection, and a free plan.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $9/mo
   →
4. 3
   EL

   Endor Labsendorlabs.com

   Application security platform scanning code, secrets, dependencies, containers, and AI coding workflows.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
   →
5. 4
   W

   w3afw3af.org

   Free, open-source web application security software with graphical and console interfaces.

   6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
   →
6. 5
   AA

   Akto API Security Platformakto.io

   API platform that discovers live APIs, runs dynamic tests, and monitors runtime security issues.

   6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
   →
7. 6
   BS

   Beagle Securitybeaglesecurity.com

   Agentic AI platform automating penetration tests for web applications, APIs, and GraphQL.

   6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $99/mo
   →
8. 7
   PS

   PVS-Studiopvs-studio.com

   Source code analysis software that detects bugs and potential vulnerabilities in several languages.

   6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
   →
9. 8
   F

   FOSSAfossa.com

   Software scanner identifying dependencies, vulnerabilities, and license issues across development.

   6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
   →
10. 9
    A

    Acunetixacunetix.com

    Dynamic scanner for running web applications and APIs; pricing is available on request.

    5.9 APIOpenFree $500 one-time
    →
11. 10
    DS

    Detectify Surface Monitoringdetectify.com

    Internet-facing asset monitor that finds exposed files, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations.

    5.9 APIOpenFree Free tier · from €2,500/yr
    →
12. 11
    SH

    StackHawk HawkScanstackhawk.com

    A scanner for running web applications and APIs, with a free trial.

    5.9 APIOpenFree From $10/mo
    →
13. 12
    CA

    Contrast Assesscontrastsecurity.com

    Interactive testing agent that analyzes running code, requests, data flow, and backend connections.

    5.6 APIOpenFree —
    →
14. 13
    BS

    Bright Security DASTbrightsec.com

    SaaS dynamic scanner for websites, applications, servers, and network devices with validated findings.

    5.6 APIOpenFree —
    →
15. 14
    C

    CodeSonaradacore.com

    Static code analysis for security and quality defects across C/C++, Java, Python, Rust, and more.

    5.6 APIOpenFree —
    →
16. 15
    SA

    Semgrep AppSec Platformsemgrep.dev

    Cloud security software with infrastructure-as-code and container scanning.

    5.2 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $15/mo
    →
17. 16
    I

    Invictiinvicti.com

    Application security platform testing APIs and applications with DAST, SAST, SCA, and other engines.

    5.1 APIOpenFree $500 one-time
    →
18. 17
    MI

    Mend.iomend.io

    Application security platform covering code, AI components, dependencies, and runtime AI controls.

    5.1 APIOpenFree From $250/yr
    →
19. 18
    D

    DerScannerderscanner.com

    Security platform scanning source code, dependencies, apps, APIs, and mobile software in cloud or on-premises.

    5.0 APIOpenFree —
    →
20. 19
    HA

    HCL AppScan Sourcehcl-software.com

    Static code analysis tool for finding vulnerabilities early, available as desktop, IDE plugin, or automation.

    4.9 APIOpenFree —
    →
21. 20
    SC

    Snyk Containersnyk.io

    Container security software with registry scanning and a free plan.

    4.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
    →
22. 21
    RI

    Rapid7 InsightAppSecrapid7.com

    Web application security software with API testing and authenticated, browser-based scanning.

    4.5 APIOpenFree From $175/mo
    →
23. 22
    K

    Klocworkperforce.com

    Code analysis that checks changes, works with IDEs, and connects to CI/CD.

    4.4 APIOpenFree —
    →
24. 23
    BS

    Burp Suite Enterprise Editionportswigger.net

    Web-based DAST platform with API testing, software composition analysis, and CI/CD integrations.

    4.3 APIOpenFree —
    →
25. 24
    OF

    OpenText Fortify Software Security Platformopentext.com

    Hybrid application security platform with infrastructure-as-code and container scanning.

    4.1 APIOpenFree —
    →
26. 25
    VS

    Veracode Static Analysisveracode.com

    Static analysis software for source code, bytecode, and binaries.

    4.1 APIOpenFree —
    →

Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this board are open to sponsors. Take #1 · Other ways to advertise

How to choose

Match the tool to your workflow

Check the testing methods and supported languages against the software you need to review. The board also compares CI/CD integrations, which connect testing to the steps used to build and release software.

Review deployment options and platform support, including whether web, desktop, API, or self-hosted use matters to you.

Check API and dependency coverage

If you need to review APIs, compare the API-testing details and whether the tool offers a public API for connecting it to other software.

Check whether software-composition analysis (SCA) is included if you need to examine the outside software components an application uses.

Compare price and access

A free plan provides ongoing access under its terms; a free trial is time-limited. For example, Akto lists a free plan, while Burp Suite Enterprise Edition lists a 30-day trial.

Pricing can be listed as a starting amount or as available on request. 42Crunch API Security Platform lists a price from $9 per user per month; compare current terms before choosing.

Review access and code control

If you need to read or change the tool’s code, check its license and open-source status. Also compare whether the deployment options match your organization’s requirements.

Questions

What should I compare when choosing an application security testing tool?

Compare testing methods, supported languages, CI/CD integrations, deployment options, SCA, and API testing. Then check platform support and pricing.

What is the difference between a free plan and a free trial?

A free plan is an ongoing plan subject to its terms. A free trial provides access for a limited period.

What does SCA mean?

Software-composition analysis checks the outside software components an application uses. Compare whether SCA is included.

What does a public API help with?

A public API is a way for other software to connect to a tool. Check whether one is available if you need that connection.

Why can pricing say “on request”?

It means the listed price is not a stated starting amount. Contact the maker to ask about pricing.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure