OWASP ZAP
7.6#1 in web application security scannersFree planFree planAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS
VisitOWASP ZAP vs PenTest.WS
PenTest.WS
6.5#8 in penetration testing softwareFrom $4.95 a monthWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | OWASP ZAP | PenTest.WS |
|---|---|---|
| API | The API and daemon mode provide programmatic control over ZAP, including scanner and spider operations. | A RESTful API provides access to engagements, hosts, ports, and other PenTest.WS objects for automation. |
| Founded | 2010 | 2017 |
| Purpose | ZAP is a web application scanner and proxy for security testing. | PenTest.WS is a penetration testing web application for organizing hosts, services, vulnerabilities, and credentials, with a reporting module for documenting and delivering a penetration test. |
| Reporting | Official report formats include HTML, JSON, XML, Markdown, PDF and SARIF variants. | DOCX reporting templates support variables, loops, conditional statements, HTML content, and embedded finding images such as screenshots. |
OWASP ZAP plans
- Free / open sourceFree
- ZAPFree
PenTest.WS plans
- Hobby Tier$4.95 a month
- Pro Tier$249 a year
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.
Pick PenTest.WS if…
It suits penetration-testing learners, professionals, and teams managing engagements and reports. Hobby Tier is presented for labs and training, while Pro targets professional collaboration and deployment needs.