OpenAEV
6.3#4 in breach and attack simulation softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Pentera Platform
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| Fact | OpenAEV | Pentera Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2022 | 2015 |
| Integrations | The product page states that OpenAEV has 30+ integrations and describes connecting OpenCTI, threat feeds, EDR/XDR, SIEM, and SOC playbooks. | Listed integrations include AWS, Azure, GCP, Okta, Jira, ServiceNow, Slack, GitHub, CrowdStrike, and Microsoft Defender. |
| Intended users | Filigran describes OpenAEV as serving cybersecurity and crisis management teams, and says its Enterprise Edition is trusted by governments, financial institutions, and enterprises. | The platform identifies vulnerability management, SOC and blue teams, red teams and pentesters, security executives, compliance teams, and cloud security practitioners as stakeholders. |
| Purpose | OpenAEV is an Adversarial Exposure Validation platform for creating attack simulations, stress tests, and crisis management exercises. | Pentera validates security controls by safely emulating attacks, prioritizing proven exposure, and supporting remediation. |
| Support | Enterprise Edition includes a customer support portal and dedicated Customer Success Manager; Filigran lists standard 8×5 and premium 24×7 support options. | Pentera says its global team combines localized expertise and support, with expert advisory and adversarial testing services available. |
OpenAEV plans
- Community EditionFree
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
Pentera Platform plans
- Pentera PlatformPriced on request
Pick OpenAEV if…
OpenAEV suits cybersecurity and crisis-management teams planning attack simulations, exposure tracking, or tabletop exercises. Community Edition is an option for teams seeking an on-premise platform with core functions and community support.
Pick Pentera Platform if…
Pentera identifies vulnerability management, SOC and blue teams, red teams and pentesters, security executives, compliance teams, and cloud security practitioners as stakeholders. It may suit teams looking to validate controls and prioritize demonstrated attack paths.