Best DAST Tools

    Compare and discover the best DAST software and tools for your team. Find the right solution for your needs.

    Part of: AppSec (SAST/DAST/SCA)
    29 vendors
    Acunetix (by Invicti Security) logo

    Acunetix (by Invicti Security)

    Vulnerability Management
    1 product

    The Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix) legacy is built on runtime accuracy, speed, and proof your team can trust.

    Automated web vulnerability scanningBuilt-in vulnerability management dashboardRisk-based vulnerability prioritization+9
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    Aikido Security

    Software Supply Chain & SBOM
    9 products

    All the security tools we used were slow, confusing, overpriced and noisy. So we built better ones.

    Real-time malware detectionPackage manager install blockingDeep dependency scanning+8
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    Black Duck

    SAST
    10 products

    Black Duck (formerly Synopsys Software Integrity Group) provides a comprehensive application security platform focusing on Software Composition Analysis (SCA) and static/dynamic testing.

    Static application security testingDynamic application security testingInteractive application security testing+7
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    Bright Security

    DAST
    2 products

    Bright Security (formerly NeuraLegion) provides an AI-powered Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and API security platform built for developer-centric workflows.

    Automated dynamic application security testingDynamic API security testingRuntime exploitability validation+7
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    Burp Suite

    DAST
    2 products

    Burp Suite is PortSwigger’s web application DAST platform, used to crawl running applications, map attack surface, and run active and passive vulnerability scans without source-code instrumentation.

    Automated web application vulnerability scanningIAST and OAST augmented detection capabilitiesCI/CD pipeline integration and scheduling+7
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    Checkmarx

    SAST
    6 products

    Checkmarx One is an application security software platform built to help enterprises secure every stage of the SDLC while reducing engineering costs and accelerating development.

    Dynamic application security testing for web apps and APIsUnified reporting with SAST and SCA findingsComplex authentication flow handling+9
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    Cobalt.io

    Pentest & Red Team
    2 products

    Only Cobalt brings together the four critical elements of modern offensive security: elite human expertise, a context-aware platform, AI-powered orchestration, and the industry's largest dataset of real-world pentest results.

    Manual web application penetration testingRed team breach simulationDetection and response validation+9
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    CodeWall

    DAST
    2 products

    CodeWall is an autonomous application security testing vendor that focuses on black-box assessment of live applications and APIs rather than source-code analysis.

    Static source code analysisRuntime application testingWhite-box vulnerability detection+7
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    Contrast Security

    SAST
    8 products

    Contrast Security provides an IAST platform that embeds agents into running applications, instrumenting code with sensors for real-time vulnerability detection and attack telemetry.

    Agent-based runtime vulnerability detectionContinuous monitoring with reduced false positivesFull application stack analysis including frameworks+7
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    Datadog

    API Security
    8 products

    Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale.

    Runtime application protection in the application codeDetect and block web application attacksAttack tracing with distributed context+8
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    Detectify

    EASM
    4 products

    Detectify is the application security platform that gives modern security teams ultimate control over their actual attack surface, delivering proprietary vulnerability data designed for both humans and agents.

    Continuously monitor external attack surfaceDiscover subdomains and web assetsMap domains, DNS records, IPs, ports, certificates+8
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    Fluid Attacks

    SAST
    6 products

    Since 2001, Fluid Attacks has been committed to growing as a team and developing its own technology to contribute to global cybersecurity.

    Static application security testing from source codeDynamic testing in pre-production and productionAutomated and manual application security testing+7
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    Fortify by OpenText

    SAST
    1 product

    OpenText is a leading Cloud and AI company that provides organizations around the world with a comprehensive suite of Business AI, Business Clouds, and Business Technology.

    Static source code vulnerability detectionDynamic runtime attack simulationCI/CD pipeline integration+9
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    GitLab

    SAST
    2 products

    We're the company behind GitLab, the intelligent orchestration platform where teams and their AI agents ship secure software faster.

    Automated SAST in CI/CD pipelinesDynamic application security testingSecurity scanning in merge requests+8
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    HCL AppScan

    DAST
    1 product

    HCL AppScan is an application security testing platform focused on DAST and SAST, delivered through products such as AppScan Standard, AppScan Source, AppScan Enterprise, and AppScan on Cloud.

    Crawl and attack live web appsScan live applications and APIsDesktop DAST for security experts+9
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    HCLTech (AppScan)

    SAST
    1 product

    HCL AppScan is an enterprise application security testing platform acquired from IBM in 2019. It provides integrated DAST, SAST, IAST, SCA, and API security testing across cloud and on-premises deployments.

    Dynamic testing of running web applicationsEnterprise DAST with crawl coverageStatic code scanning across 30 plus languages+9
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    Invicti

    DAST
    1 product

    Invicti Security combines DAST leaders Netsparker and Acunetix into a DAST-first ASPM platform for enterprise web application and API security.

    Proof-based DAST scanningWeb application vulnerability scanningAPI security testing+8
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    Kiuwan

    SAST
    1 product

    Kiuwan provides a suite of application security tools centered on Static Application Security Testing (SAST) via Kiuwan Code Security, which scans source code for vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, broken

    Static source code vulnerability detectionIDE and CI/CD pipeline integrationMulti-language source code scanning+7
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    Mend.io

    SAST
    6 products

    Mend.io is the security platform built for every risk, across application security and AI security, securing the code layer, the AI layer, and the attack surface between them.

    AI-generated code scanning in repository and IDE10x faster static analysis scan engineAI-powered auto-remediation with fix PRs+7
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    Nullify

    SAST
    4 products

    Nullify is an application security platform centered on SAST and DAST workflows, with continuous code scanning and live endpoint testing aimed at finding exploitable issues before merge or release.

    AI code security SASTDynamic application security testingWeb application penetration testing+8
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    Qualys

    Vulnerability Management
    4 products

    Qualys provides Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response (VMDR), a cloud-based platform that automatically discovers assets across on-premises, cloud, and mobile environments, including unmanaged devices.

    Continuous vulnerability scanningCloud-based asset discoveryVulnerability prioritization and risk triage+8
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    Rapid7

    Vulnerability Management
    9 products

    Rapid7 is a global leader in AI-powered managed cybersecurity operations, trusted to advance organizations' cyber resilience.

    Asset discovery and vulnerability scanningRisk-based vulnerability prioritizationAttack surface monitoring with Project Sonar+9
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    Snyk

    SAST
    5 products

    Snyk is an application security platform providing SAST (static code analysis), DAST (runtime testing), and SCA (software composition analysis) capabilities integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

    Static application security testing for source codeReal-time code scanning in developer workflowsAuto-fix vulnerable code issues+8
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    Sonar

    SAST
    8 products

    Sonar helps developers deliver high quality and secure software by analyzing code they write, AI-generated code, and code leveraged from third parties (like open source libraries).

    Source code vulnerability scanningSupport for 40 plus languagesAdvanced SAST analysis+6
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    StackHawk

    DevSecOps & CI/CD Security
    1 product

    We built StackHawk out of a need for a more agile, developer-friendly approach to software security.

    Automatic attack surface discovery from source codeDynamic application security testing in CI/CDAPI and web application vulnerability scanning+7
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    Synopsys

    SAST
    4 products

    Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products.

    Static application security testing for source codeDynamic testing for running web applicationsSecurity flaw detection in code and runtime+8
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    Validato

    DAST
    1 product

    Validato is a SaaS platform that provides a private, auditable ChatGPT-style environment and lets companies build custom AI agents trained on their internal knowledge. Administrators can see interaction logs, uploaded files, and keyword alerts, with role-based access control for users. The platform can run on a private cloud or a local deployment, depending on the security level a company requires.

    AI agentsAPI integrationaudit logs+5
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    Veracode

    SAST
    7 products

    Veracode is a cloud-native application security platform providing SAST, DAST, SCA, and runtime analysis capabilities.

    Binary static application security testingDynamic web application security testingCI/CD pipeline security scanning+9
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    Wapiti

    DAST
    1 product

    Wapiti is an open-source black-box web application vulnerability scanner used in penetration testing to probe live sites for common flaws without source-code access.

    Black-box web application scanningPayload injection fuzzingHTTP authentication and proxy support+9

    What is DAST software?

    Compare and discover the best DAST software and tools for your team. Find the right solution for your needs. With 37 dast tools listed on Picari, you can compare features, pricing models, and real user experiences side-by-side, without speaking to a single sales rep until you're ready.

    Who needs dast tools?

    DAST software is typically adopted by teams that have outgrown manual processes and need repeatable, scalable workflows. You'll get the most value if:

    • Your team spends more than 5 hours/week on tasks that could be automated
    • You're scaling past 10 team members and need consistent processes
    • You need better visibility into performance metrics and ROI
    • Your current tools don't integrate well with the rest of your stack

    Buying criteria checklist for dast

    Before committing to a dast platform, run through this evaluation checklist:

    Does it integrate with your CRM and existing stack?
    What's the total cost of ownership (setup + seats + add-ons)?
    How steep is the learning curve for your team?
    Does it scale with your expected growth over 12–24 months?
    What does onboarding and customer support look like?
    Can you trial it with real data before committing?

    Common mistakes when evaluating dast tools

    • 1.Buying based on demos alone. A polished demo doesn't reveal how the tool handles your actual data and workflows. Always run a proof-of-concept.
    • 2.Ignoring total cost of ownership. The sticker price is rarely the full cost, factor in implementation, training, integrations, and potential add-on fees.
    • 3.Not involving end users in the evaluation. The people who'll use the tool daily should have a say. Top-down purchases often lead to low adoption.
    • 4.Comparing too many tools at once. Shortlist 2–3 finalists max. Evaluating 5+ tools in parallel leads to decision fatigue and delayed timelines.

    How to evaluate dast tools on Picari

    Picari is built to help security teams evaluate cybersecurity tools on their terms, no cold calls, no spam, no pressure. Here's how to get started:

    1. Browse and compare, Review features, pricing, and team fit for each tool above.
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    3. Run a Stack Audit, See how a new tool fits alongside what you already use, and identify gaps or overlaps.
    4. Open an Evaluation Room, Collaborate with your team, organize requirements, and message vendors directly, all in one place.

    Not sure which dast tool fits?

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    Top DAST tools on Picari (2026)

    Here are some of the most popular dast tools currently listed on the platform:

    • Acunetix (by Invicti Security), Mid-range pricing · The Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix) legacy is built on runtime accuracy, s…
    • Aikido Security · All the security tools we used were slow, confusing, overpriced and noisy. So we…
    • Aikido Security DAST, Budget-friendly pricing · Continuously scans live web applications and APIs for security vulnerabilities i…
    • Black Duck · Black Duck (formerly Synopsys Software Integrity Group) provides a comprehensive…
    • Black Duck Continuous Dynamic, Enterprise pricing · Dynamic application security testing (DAST) solution for runtime vulnerability d…
    • Black Duck Fuzz Testing · Identifies defects and zero-day vulnerabilities in services and protocols throug…
    • Black Duck Seeker Interactive · Interactive application security testing (IAST) platform for automated web appli…
    • Bright Security · Bright Security (formerly NeuraLegion) provides an AI-powered Dynamic Applicatio…