Cinc Auditor
6.0#16 in infrastructure testing toolsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitCinc Auditor vs CIS-CAT Pro Assessor
CIS-CAT Pro Assessor
7.7#1 in database vulnerability scannersFrom $2,400 a yearFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Cinc Auditor | CIS-CAT Pro Assessor |
|---|---|---|
| Operating systems | The install instructions provide Linux/macOS and Windows options. | The documented target OS families are Microsoft Windows, Linux distributions and macOS. |
| Purpose | Cinc Auditor is a free distribution of Chef InSpec for compliance and audit workflows. | CIS-CAT Pro Assessor scans systems and reports their compliance with CIS Benchmarks. |
Cinc Auditor plans
- Cinc AuditorFree
CIS-CAT Pro Assessor plans
- CIS-CAT LiteFree
- CIS SecureSuite End User (up to 99 employees)$2,400 a year
- CIS SecureSuite End User Membership (up to 99 employees)$2,400 a year
- CIS SecureSuite Controls Membership$3,600 a year
- CIS SecureSuite End User Membership (100–499 employees)$5,500 a year
- CIS SecureSuite End User (100–499 employees)$5,500 a year
Pick Cinc Auditor if…
Cinc Auditor suits teams maintaining InSpec-compatible compliance checks across Linux, macOS or Windows. Its container image may suit CI workflows that run profiles in pipelines or against containers.
Pick CIS-CAT Pro Assessor if…
It is intended for organizations that need to assess systems against CIS Benchmarks and map results to CIS Controls. End User membership is for internal organizational use, not client or commercial use.