Tenable One Web App Scanning is a commercial dynamic application security testing solution by Tenable. ZAP The Zed Attack Proxy is a free dynamic application security testing solution. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
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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.
DAST solution for web apps and APIs with automated scanning capabilities
ZAP is an open-source web application security scanner that helps identify vulnerabilities through automated scanning and manual testing capabilities.
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Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Tenable One Web App Scanning fits if you need both cloud and on-premises options.
ZAP The Zed Attack Proxy fits if you need to run it on your own servers, you are a startup, you need a free product and you want an open-source product.
Common questions when comparing Tenable One Web App Scanning vs ZAP The Zed Attack Proxy for dynamic application security testing.
Tenable One Web App Scanning: DAST solution for web apps and APIs with automated scanning capabilities. Built by Tenable.
ZAP The Zed Attack Proxy: ZAP is an open-source web application security scanner that helps identify vulnerabilities through automated scanning and manual testing capabilities.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Tenable One Web App Scanning is made by Tenable. ZAP The Zed Attack Proxy is open-source with 14,060 GitHub stars. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. Tenable One Web App Scanning and ZAP The Zed Attack Proxy are both Dynamic Application Security Testing products, and both cover Web Security. Key differences: Tenable One Web App Scanning is Commercial while ZAP The Zed Attack Proxy is Free, ZAP The Zed Attack Proxy is open-source. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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