Akamai API Security is a commercial API security solution by Akamai. Tenable One Web App Scanning is a commercial dynamic application security testing solution by Tenable. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
What our shortlists say about each one.
Best for: Teams needing a full API inventory with risk scores
It earns its place because it reaches the APIs you may not know you run, including the ones wired to AI services, and then hands blocks and fixes to your WAF, SIEM and ITSM. It fits best if your traffic already passes through Akamai's CDN, since it connects there natively. If you are not on Akamai, ask how it will see your traffic before you plan the rollout.
From Best API Security Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Best for: Teams already using Tenable for vulnerability scanning
It belongs here because it adds web app testing to the Tenable products many teams already use for vulnerability scanning, so web findings sit next to the rest. It fits teams of any size already on Tenable One or Security Center. Its listed integrations are all Tenable products, so if you want a scan on every release, ask how it connects to your CI/CD pipeline and ticketing.
From Best DAST Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
API security platform for discovery, testing, and protection of APIs
DAST solution for web apps and APIs with automated scanning capabilities
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Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Akamai API Security fits if you want a cloud product.
Tenable One Web App Scanning fits if you need both cloud and on-premises options.
Common questions when comparing Akamai API Security vs Tenable One Web App Scanning for API security.
Akamai API Security: API security platform for discovery, testing, and protection of APIs. Built by Akamai.
Tenable One Web App Scanning: DAST solution for web apps and APIs with automated scanning capabilities. Built by Tenable.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Akamai API Security is made by Akamai. Tenable One Web App Scanning is made by Tenable. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
In part. Akamai API Security and Tenable One Web App Scanning are not in the same category on CybersecTools. Both cover OWASP. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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