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What is Invicti (formerly Netsparker)
Invicti (formerly Netsparker) is an application security testing platform focused on automated dynamic scanning of web applications and APIs to identify exploitable vulnerabilities. It is used by security teams and DevSecOps programs to run scheduled or CI/CD-triggered scans, prioritize findings, and track remediation. A distinguishing characteristic is its emphasis on reducing false positives through proof-based scanning and providing workflow features for triage and reporting across multiple targets.
Proof-based vulnerability validation
Invicti emphasizes verification techniques intended to confirm certain findings rather than reporting only pattern matches. This can reduce time spent manually validating issues compared with scanners that generate larger volumes of unverified alerts. It is particularly useful for teams that need repeatable scanning across many web apps and want fewer tickets created from non-actionable results.
Broad web app scanning coverage
The product targets common web application vulnerability classes and supports authenticated scanning scenarios for applications behind login. It is designed for scanning at scale across multiple sites and environments, which fits centralized AppSec programs. Reporting and asset organization features support ongoing vulnerability management rather than one-off testing.
DevSecOps and workflow integrations
Invicti supports integration patterns used in DevSecOps, such as running scans from pipelines and exporting findings to issue trackers. This helps teams operationalize DAST results alongside development workflows. Compared with tools centered on API development/testing, Invicti is oriented toward security scanning and remediation tracking.
DAST limits on code insight
As a DAST-first product, Invicti primarily observes application behavior from the outside and does not inherently provide the same depth of code-level context as SAST-focused tools. Root-cause analysis and precise fix guidance may require additional developer investigation or complementary testing. Some vulnerability classes (e.g., logic flaws) often still require manual review or penetration testing.
Coverage depends on app access
Scan quality depends on crawler reach, authentication setup, and test environment stability. Complex single-page applications, multi-factor authentication, and strict rate limiting can reduce coverage or require additional configuration. Teams may need to invest time in scan profiles, credentials management, and allowlisting to get consistent results.
Not a full CNAPP platform
Although it can be used in cloud-hosted environments and within cloud-centric SDLCs, Invicti is not primarily a cloud workload protection or cloud posture management suite. Organizations looking for unified cloud asset inventory, misconfiguration detection, and runtime protection typically need separate tooling. Its strength remains application-layer vulnerability scanning rather than broad cloud security coverage.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | Custom quote (contact sales) | DAST; Web Application Scanning; Standard API Scanning; LLM Scanning; Predictive Risk Scoring; Runtime SCA; Standard RBAC; Standard Support; Personal Email Notifications; Standard Dashboards & Reports; Cloud Hosting; Internal App Scanning (Agents). Recommended add-ons: Premium Support, Professional Service Hours, API Security. |
| Professional | Custom quote (contact sales) | DAST + AI-powered DAST; Web Application Scanning; Standard API Scanning; LLM Scanning; Predictive Risk Scoring; Runtime SCA; Standard RBAC; Advanced Automations; Standard & Advanced Reports; Integrations (Ticketing, CI/CD, Communications*); AST Connectors; Internal App Scanning (Agents); Single Sign-On; PCI ASV*; Dynamic URL Scanning. *Some items marked “Coming Soon” or eligibility rules on the vendor page. |
| Ultimate | Custom quote (contact sales) | Comprehensive AppSec for enterprises: DAST + AI-powered DAST; API Security; LLM Scanning; Predictive Risk Scoring; Runtime SCA; Customizable RBAC; Premium Support + Guided Success**; Advanced Automations; Risk Posture Management Dashboards*; Advanced Reports; Deployment options include Cloud Hosting, Bring Your Own Cloud, On-Premises*, Air Gapped*; Integrations (PAM, SIEM*), API Management; AST Connectors; IAST; Audit Logs. *Some items listed as “Coming Soon.” **Guided Success eligibility based on FQDN tier. |
Seller details
Invicti Security
Austin, TX, USA
2018
Private
https://www.invicti.com/
https://x.com/InvictiSecurity
https://www.linkedin.com/company/invicti-security/
