Core Impact vs OWASP ZAP
Core Impact
coresecurity.comOWASP ZAP
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| Figure | Core Impact | OWASP ZAP |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $787.50/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Penetration Testing Software | 8.2 (#10) | 8.6 (#5) |
| Automation | Rapid Penetration Tests are preconfigured sequences that automate common testing scenarios and include step-by-step guidance. | The Automation Framework controls ZAP with a YAML plan and supports jobs including active scanning, passive scanning, spidering, API imports, and report generation. |
| Deployment | Core Impact runs on Windows with an integrated SQL database on a physical or virtual system. | ZAP publishes Docker images, including a bare image described as minimal and ideal for CI. |
| Purpose | Core Impact is penetration testing software for safely uncovering and exploiting security weaknesses. | ZAP is a web application scanner and proxy for security testing. |
| Reporting | The product generates reports to help plan and prioritize remediation, including reports mapped to compliance requirements. | Official report formats include HTML, JSON, XML, Markdown, PDF and SARIF variants. |
| System requirements | The datasheet lists Windows 10 Enterprise 64-bit, Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, and Windows Server 2016 Standard as system requirements. | Windows and Linux packages require Java 17 or newer; the macOS installer bundles Java 17; weekly packages also require Java 17 or newer. |
Plans
Core Impact
- Core Impact Basic$9,450 a year
- Core Impact Pro$12,600 a year
- Core Impact EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Core Impact
Core Impact has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
OWASP ZAP
OWASP ZAP is a web application scanner and proxy for security testing. Its tools include active and passive scanning, a spider, alerts, and scan policies. ZAP’s Automation Framework uses YAML plans to coordinate jobs such as scanning, spidering, API imports, and report generation. It can import OpenAPI, GraphQL, SOAP, and Postman definitions through jobs or add-ons. GitHub Actions are available for baseline, full, and API scans via Docker-packaged scans, and the project publishes Docker images, including a minimal image for CI. Add-ons come from an online Marketplace and are generally installed or removed without restarting ZAP. The software is free and open source, with a free plan at free. It supports Linux, macOS, Windows, API use, and self-hosted deployment. Windows and Linux installers require Java 17 or later; the macOS installer includes Java 17. ZAP says it can support only its latest full release, and current releases are unsigned, though checksums are provided.