OpenVAS vs Halo Security Server Scanning: side-by-side comparison (2026)
OpenVAS is a free vulnerability assessment solution. Halo Security Server Scanning is a commercial vulnerability assessment solution by Halo Security. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
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OpenVAS is an open-source vulnerability scanner that provides extensive testing capabilities for identifying security weaknesses in networks and systems.
External server vulnerability scanning for CVEs, patches, and misconfigurations
Side-by-side comparison
Feature
OpenVAS
Halo Security Server Scanning
Pricing model
Free
Commercial
Category
Vulnerability Assessment
Vulnerability Assessment
Deployment and fit
Deployment type
–
Cloud
Company size fit
–
Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
Company
Company
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Halo Security
Use cases and capabilities
Open Source
Yes
No
CVE
No
Yes
Misconfiguration
No
Yes
Network Scanning
No
Yes
Patch Management
No
Yes
Security Scanning
No
Yes
Core features
No features listed
10 features listed
Integrations
No integrations listed
1 integration listed
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