Nuclei
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VisitNuclei vs OWASP ZAP
What both publish
| Fact | Nuclei | OWASP ZAP |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Nuclei supports authentication mechanisms including HTTP basic authentication and JWT token authentication. | Authentication features include browser-based, script-based, header-based and OAuth2 methods through the Authentication Helper add-on. |
| Purpose | Nuclei is a vulnerability scanner for probing applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and networks using YAML templates. | ZAP is a web application scanner and proxy for security testing. |
Nuclei plans
- Nuclei CLIFree
OWASP ZAP plans
- Free / open sourceFree
- ZAPFree
Pick Nuclei if…
Nuclei may suit security engineers, analysts, red teams, DevOps teams, bug bounty hunters, and penetration testers who need template-based vulnerability checks. Its CI/CD options also fit teams automating security tests and regression checks.
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.