Nikto vs WPScan
| Nikto | WPScan | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted, Windows | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted |
| Deployment model | on_premises | — |
| Supported targets | web servers; host URLs | WordPress core, plugins, themes, usernames, media, configuration backups, database exports, TimThumb files, and remote WordPress applications |
| Authenticated scanning | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Vulnerability Scanning Software. On Everything Xiaomi, Nikto scores higher on our published basis.