OWASP ZAP
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Visit| Fact | OWASP ZAP | Wapiti |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Authentication features include browser-based, script-based, header-based and OAuth2 methods through the Authentication Helper add-on. | It supports Basic, Digest, and NTLM authentication, login forms, browser cookie imports, and custom Python code for complicated authentication cases. |
| Purpose | ZAP is a web application scanner and proxy for security testing. | Wapiti is a Python web vulnerability scanner that audits websites and web applications. |
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.
Wapiti suits developers and security teams auditing deployed web applications or REST APIs, including authenticated areas. It is for users who can meet its Python requirements and have the target owner's consent.