skipfish AlternativesVulnerability Scanners and other similar apps like skipfish

skipfish is described as 'A fully automated, active web application security reconnaissance tool. Key features: High speed: pure C code, highly optimized HTTP handling, minimal CPU footprint - easily achieving 2000 requests per second with responsive targets' and is a vulnerability scanner in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to skipfish for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Mac and Android apps. The best skipfish alternative is Nmap, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like skipfish are Zenmap, Shodan, Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) and Nessus.

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  1. Nmap icon

    Nmap

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    Open-source utility for security auditing and network exploration, utilizing raw IP packets to scan hosts and services, identify OS and service versions, and assess network infrastructure, compatible across major operating systems with advanced GUI and tool suite.

    59 Nmap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    • Nmap is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to skipfish.

    • Nmap is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to skipfish.

    • Nmap is Free and Open Sourceskipfish is also Free and Open Source
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    Zenmap

     114 likes

    Zenmap is the official cross-platform GUI for the Nmap Security Scanner. It is free and runs on Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, etc. Zenmap aims to make Nmap easy for beginners to use while providing advanced features for experienced Nmap users.

    43 Zenmap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. Shodan icon

    Shodan

     36 likes

    Shodan is a search engine that lets you find specific computers (routers, servers, etc.) using a variety of filters. Some have also described it as a public port scan directory or a search engine of banners.

    26 Shodan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Shodan screenshot 1
     

    • Shodan is the most popular Web-based alternative to skipfish.

    • Shodan is Freemium and Proprietaryskipfish is Free and Open Source
    • Shodan is Security-focusedskipfish is not according to our users
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    Nessus

    Automated point-in-time assessments across various platforms discover vulnerabilities, detecting defects, malware, and misconfigurations while employing scoring systems to help prioritize remediation efforts and providing tools f...

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    Nessus

     28 likes

    Automated point-in-time assessments across various platforms discover vulnerabilities, detecting defects, malware, and misconfigurations while employing scoring systems to help prioritize remediation efforts and providing tools for both experienced users and newcomers.

    48 Nessus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Nessus screenshot 1
     

    • Nessus is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to skipfish.

    • Nessus is the most popular commercial alternative to skipfish.

    • Nessus is Paid and Proprietaryskipfish is Free and Open Source
  8. NETworkManager by BornToBeRoot icon

    NETworkManager by BornToBeRoot

     12 likes

    NETworkManager is a powerful tool for managing networks and troubleshoot network problems! It includes a variety of tools such as an IP scanner, Port Scanner, Ping Monitor, WiFi analyzer, PuTTY/RemoteDesktop with tabs or an LLDP/CDP capture (and many more) in a unified user...

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
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  11. wapiti icon

    wapiti

     7 likes

    Wapiti allows you to audit the security of your web applications. Wapiti is a command line tool.

    16 wapiti alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    w3af

     16 likes

    w3af is a Web Application Attack and Audit Framework.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. Acunetix icon

    Acunetix

     14 likes

    Audit your website security and web applications for SQL injection, Cross site scripting and other web vulnerabilities with Acunetix Web Security Scanner. Download Free Edition!

    64 Acunetix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Wordpress
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  15. Nikto icon

    Nikto

     20 likes

    Nikto is an Open Source (GPL) web server scanner which performs comprehensive tests against web servers for multiple items, including over 6400 potentially dangerous files/CGIs, checks for outdated versions of over 1000 servers, and version specific problems on over 270 servers.

    17 Nikto alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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