Our take
What our shortlists say about the one we picked.
- Acunetix Web Application & API Security
Best for: Teams scanning diverse app types including SPAs, APIs, and legacy HTML
Acunetix fits the widest range of organization sizes on this list, from SMB to enterprise. That breadth comes with a trade-off: the platform is not as deeply integrated into the broader Checkmarx or Qualys ecosystems as some competitors. If you want a standalone DAST scanner that covers a lot of ground without requiring a platform commitment, Acunetix is a strong choice.
From Best DAST Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
DAST scanner for web apps & APIs with automated vuln detection & remediation
Enterprise DAST platform for web apps, APIs, business logic, and LLM security
Side-by-side comparison
Feature
Acunetix Web Application & API Security
Bright Security Dynamic Application Security Testing
Pricing model
Commercial
Commercial
Category
Dynamic Application Security Testing
Dynamic Application Security Testing
Deployment and fit
Deployment type
Cloud
Cloud
Company size fit
SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
Mid-Market, Enterprise
Company
Company
Acunetix
Bright Security
Use cases and capabilities
DAST
Yes
Yes
Web Security
Yes
No
SQL Injection
Yes
No
XSS
Yes
No
CI/CD
Yes
Yes
DevSecOps
No
Yes
OWASP
No
Yes
Core features
10 features listed
10 features listed
Integrations
4 integrations listed
4 integrations listed
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Which one fits you
Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Acunetix Web Application & API Security fits if you are a small business.
Acunetix Web Application & API Security vs Bright Security Dynamic Application Security Testing FAQ
Common questions when comparing Acunetix Web Application & API Security vs Bright Security Dynamic Application Security Testing for dynamic application security testing.
Acunetix Web Application & API Security: DAST scanner for web apps & APIs with automated vuln detection & remediation. Built by Acunetix.
Bright Security Dynamic Application Security Testing: Enterprise DAST platform for web apps, APIs, business logic, and LLM security. Built by Bright Security.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Acunetix Web Application & API Security is made by Acunetix. Bright Security Dynamic Application Security Testing is made by Bright Security. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. Acunetix Web Application & API Security and Bright Security Dynamic Application Security Testing are both Dynamic Application Security Testing products, and both cover CI/CD, DAST. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
