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# OpenVAS

Canonical: https://www.capterra.ae/software/1021158/openvas

> OpenVAS is a vulnerability scanner that tests protocols with and without authentication to identify security weaknesses.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.0/5** by 2 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses OpenVAS?

IT professionals, cybersecurity teams, and developers who need to test for vulnerabilities.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.0/5** | 2 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Greenbone Networks
- **Location**: Osnabrück, Germany
- **Founded**: 2008

## Commercial Context

- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Germany

## Features

- Network Scanning
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Web-Application Security

## Support Options

- FAQs/Forum

## Category

- [Vulnerability Scanner Tools](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/32775/vulnerability-scanner/software)

## Alternatives

1. [ManageEngine Vulnerability Manager Plus](https://www.capterra.ae/software/185510/manageengine-vulnerability-manager-plus) — 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
2. [Nessus](https://www.capterra.ae/software/130577/nessus) — 4.7/5 (93 reviews)
3. [CyLock EVA](https://www.capterra.ae/software/1030934/cylock-anti-hacker) — 4.9/5 (42 reviews)
4. [Orca Security](https://www.capterra.ae/software/188445/orca-security) — 4.8/5 (60 reviews)
5. [Invicti](https://www.capterra.ae/software/171539/netsparker-web-application-security-scanner) — 4.7/5 (26 reviews)

## Reviews

### "OpenVAS do the job perfectly" — 4.0/5

> **Abdelhak** | *7 March 2024* | Banking | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It's open-source with valuable community, and it's free with lot of functionnalities and very stable
> 
> **Cons**: I really don't like the way it updates its vulnerability database through rsync. an https server would be better in my opinion
> 
> I like its professionnal PDF scan reports. and the management web console is well designed and easy to use.

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### "OpenVAS" — 4.0/5

> **Brandi** | *29 July 2023* | Cosmetics | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I like the dashboard view that you have to help you make sense of things.
> 
> **Cons**: I don't like the outdated interface. I found one more up-to-date one that protects far more.

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ae/software/1021158/openvas)

## This page is available in the following languages

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| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/238823/OpenVAS/> |
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