Ghostwriter
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VisitGhostwriter vs OWASP ZAP
What both publish
| Fact | Ghostwriter | OWASP ZAP |
|---|---|---|
| API | A GraphQL API supports custom project management, reporting workflows, and connections to external tools. | The API and daemon mode provide programmatic control over ZAP, including scanner and spider operations. |
| Deployment | Ghostwriter is a Django web app with installation and setup instructions in its documentation. | ZAP publishes Docker images, including a bare image described as minimal and ideal for CI. |
| Purpose | Ghostwriter is an open-source platform for offensive security teams to manage assessments, clients, projects, assets, and reporting. | ZAP is a web application scanner and proxy for security testing. |
Ghostwriter plans
- GhostwriterFree
OWASP ZAP plans
- Free / open sourceFree
- ZAPFree
Pick Ghostwriter if…
Ghostwriter suits red teams and security consultants who need a shared way to plan, manage, and document assessments. Its reporting and API features may also suit teams with custom workflows or external tool connections.
Pick OWASP ZAP if…
ZAP is intended for developers, testers new to security testing, and security testing specialists. Its automation and Docker options also suit teams incorporating scans into CI workflows.