OWASP ZAP

Open source

An open-source web application security scanner and proxy for finding vulnerabilities manually and automatically.

by OWASP FoundationOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Facts & attributes

Every value carries its evidence state. “—” means unknown — never a silent default (P-02).

Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://www.zaproxy.org/docs/Verified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): DAST, web application security, open source, penetration testing, security automationVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktop, self-hostedVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/zaproxy/zaproxyVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): Apache-2.0Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Web application vulnerability scanning, Security automation with a range of options, Extensible with community add-ons from the ZAP Marketplace, Cross platform packages for Windows, Linux, and macOSVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Developers and pentesters wanting a free, open source web app scanner with automation and community add-ons.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMB, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Security testing for people new to security testing, Automated security scanning, Extending scans with community-contributed add-onsVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): intermediateVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 2.17.0Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerified

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): communityVerified

User reviews

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