OWASP ZAP
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VisitOWASP ZAP vs Vega
What both publish
| Fact | OWASP ZAP | Vega |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Authentication features include browser-based, script-based, header-based and OAuth2 methods through the Authentication Helper add-on. | Automated scans support HTTP Basic, HTTP Digest, NTLM, and macro based form authentication; scanner requests can also include configured cookies. |
| Extensibility | The Marketplace distributes team and community add-ons, and users can publish their own add-ons. | Vega supports JavaScript modules for active fuzzing and response processing, and modules can generate XML based alerts. |
| Purpose | ZAP is a web application scanner and proxy for security testing. | Vega is a GUI-based platform for testing the security of web applications. |
OWASP ZAP plans
- Free / open sourceFree
- ZAPFree
Vega plans
No prices published.
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 Vega if…
It may suit users seeking an on-premise graphical tool for web application security testing on Linux, macOS, or Windows. Its discontinued status and guidance against production testing are important considerations.