Security Scanner Pricing Comparison

Q: What does AI-powered fix prompts mean?

Every vulnerability finding includes a Copy Fix button with ready-to-use server configuration (Apache and Nginx). It also includes an AI Fix Prompt — a pre-crafted prompt you can paste directly into ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude, or any AI coding assistant to get working remediation code instantly. No other scanner offers this workflow.

AI QA Monkey is a security game-changer for anyone tired of expensive monthly subscriptions. Enterprise-grade recon and a visual attack surface map — without the SaaS trap.

75+ security checks

Results in 30 seconds

No signup required

$29 one-time

How We Stack Up

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	AI QA Monkey	SaaS Scanners Pentest-Tools, CyberChief, Sucuri, Intruder	Legacy Enterprise Tenable, HCL AppScan, Qualys
Price	$29 one-time Per domain. No recurring fees, ever.	$85 – $200+/mo Monthly or annual subscriptions. Credit card required upfront.	$10,000+/year Enterprise contracts. Multi-year lock-in.
Pricing Model	Pay-per-report Scan free. Pay only when you want the full report.	Subscription Recurring monthly/annual fees whether you scan or not.	Enterprise license Requires sales calls, procurement, and PO approval.
Setup Time	0 seconds No signup, no agents, no DNS changes. Instant free scan.	Minutes to hours Requires signup, credit cards, or CI/CD integration.	Days to weeks Sales calls, proxy configuration, heavy onboarding.
Scan Speed	Under 30 seconds 75+ active checks run in parallel. Results while you wait.	5 – 30 minutes Sequential scanning. Some require scheduled windows.	Hours to days Full enterprise scans can take 24+ hours to complete.
Scan Scope	75+ active checks SSL, headers, ports, .env files, subdomains, CORS, cloud buckets, takeover detection, and more.	10 – 25 checks Mostly CVE-based. Limited recon and cloud exposure.	50+ checks Comprehensive but requires heavy configuration per target.
Output Quality	Interactive dashboard Visual attack surface map, severity charts, category radar, PDF report with AI prompts.	Text tables Standard terminal-like output. Basic CSV/JSON export.	500-page PDFs Massive, dense reports that nobody reads end-to-end.
Remediation	AI Fix Prompts Copy & paste directly into ChatGPT, Cursor, or Claude for instant working fixes. Plus one-click server config snippets.	Generic CVE links "Update your plugin" warnings. No actionable code.	Manual triage Requires dedicated security team to interpret and act on findings.
Attack Surface Map	Interactive Visual network graph of your full external exposure.	Not available	Not available
Subdomain & Cloud Exposure	Full coverage Subdomain takeover, S3/Azure/GCS bucket leaks, .env exposure.	Partial Some subdomain scanning. No cloud bucket detection.	Partial Requires separate modules and additional licensing.
Free Tier	Full scan free Score, summary, severity counts — no signup, no credit card.	No free tier Credit card required before any scan.	No free tier Enterprise sales process required.
WordPress Plugin	Official plugin Scan directly from your WP dashboard. Scheduled weekly scans with email alerts.	Some have plugins Sucuri has a plugin. Others are web-only.	No plugin Enterprise tools don't integrate with WordPress.
Compliance Mapping	Full mapping OWASP Top 10, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, SOC 2 — all built-in to every scan.	Basic OWASP only. No ISO/PCI/GDPR compliance mapping.	Full Comprehensive compliance but requires $10,000+ enterprise license.
Dark / Light Mode	Full support Auto-detects system preference. Manual toggle available on every page.	Not available Light mode only. No theme customization options.	Not available Legacy UI with no modern theming support.
PDF Export	Branded PDF Professional report with severity charts, vulnerability tables, and step-by-step remediation.	Basic CSV/JSON Raw data export only. No visual or branded reports.	Dense PDFs 500+ page reports that require a dedicated team to interpret.
Mobile Responsive	Fully responsive Scan and view reports on any device. Touch-optimized interface.	Partial Basic mobile support. Dashboards often break on small screens.	Desktop only Enterprise dashboards require desktop browsers.
Kill Chain Visualization	Built-in See how an attacker would chain your vulnerabilities — exposed assets, file leaks, and compliance gaps in one view.	Not available No attack chain analysis.	Manual only Requires security team to build kill chains manually.
Share Results	One-click sharing Share your security score on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, or copy a direct link — built-in social proof for clients.	Not available No sharing features.	Not available Reports locked behind enterprise portals.
DKIM / SPF / DMARC	Deep analysis Full SPF alignment, DKIM selector validation, DMARC policy enforcement, and subdomain delegation checks.	Not included Web scanners don't check email authentication.	Separate tool Requires additional module or third-party integration.
Technology Fingerprinting	Auto-detected Identifies server software, CMS, frameworks, CDN, WAF, and known vulnerable versions — automatically.	Basic CMS detection only. No version or CDN/WAF analysis.	Full Comprehensive but requires agent installation.
	Start Free Scan	Requires signup & payment	Contact sales team

What $29 Actually Gets You

If you assembled these checks from separate tools and services, here is what you would typically pay.

SSL & TLS Deep Analysis

Equivalent: $50 – $100

Certificate validity, expiration, protocol version, signature algorithm, issuer chain.

10 Security Headers Audit

Equivalent: $25 – $50

CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, Referrer-Policy, Permissions-Policy, COOP, COEP, CORP, and more.

DNS, SPF & DMARC Analysis

Equivalent: $99 / year

Full email authentication audit with policy enforcement analysis and root domain fallback.

Open Port Scanning

Equivalent: $30 – $50

FTP, SSH, MySQL, PostgreSQL, HTTP proxy — flags critical database ports open to the internet.

Sensitive File Detection

Equivalent: $200+

.env, .git/HEAD, wp-config backups, SQL dumps, composer.json — parallel multi-cURL scanning.

Subdomain Discovery & Takeover

Equivalent: $100+

Certificate Transparency log queries, CNAME validation against 14 cloud providers.

CORS & API Endpoint Discovery

Equivalent: $449 / year (Burp Suite Pro)

CORS wildcard detection, Swagger/OpenAPI exposure, GraphQL endpoint probing.

Cloud Storage Exposure

Equivalent: $150+

AWS S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud Storage bucket references leaked in page source.

Technology Fingerprinting

Equivalent: $99 / month

CMS detection, server version disclosure, JavaScript library analysis, WordPress plugin enumeration.

Interactive Dashboard & Charts

Equivalent: $2,000+ (custom dev)

Severity distribution, category radar, score trend sparklines, real-time scan step indicators.

Visual Attack Surface Map

Equivalent: $1,000+ (custom dev)

Interactive network graph of your full external exposure — ports, files, subdomains, WAF, SSL.

Professional PDF Report

Equivalent: $200 – $500

Server-generated branded report with all findings, remediation steps, and severity charts.

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about how we compare.

Is the basic scan really free?

Yes. The basic security scan runs 75+ checks with no signup, no credit card, and no limits. You get a security score, executive summary, risk breakdown, and remediation guidance — completely free. The premium report ($29) unlocks interactive charts, the visual attack surface map, full vulnerability table, PDF download, and AI fix prompts.

Why is it so much cheaper than alternatives?

Traditional scanners charge recurring subscriptions because they bundle WAF, CDN, and ongoing monitoring. AI QA Monkey focuses on what matters most: a comprehensive, instant security audit with actionable fixes. Our cloud-based architecture keeps costs low, and we pass those savings to you with a one-time fee instead of locking you into annual contracts.

Is the comparison data accurate?

All pricing and feature data is based on publicly available information from each vendor's website as of early 2026. Pricing may vary by plan, region, and promotional offers. We encourage you to verify current pricing on each vendor's website. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Do I need to install anything?

No. AI QA Monkey is 100% cloud-based. Just enter your domain and get results in about 30 seconds. No DNS changes, no server agents, no browser extensions. Unlike some competitors that require DNS migration or hosting-level integration, our scanner works externally.

What does "AI-powered fix prompts" mean?

Every vulnerability finding includes a "Copy Fix" button with ready-to-use server configuration (Apache and Nginx). It also includes an "AI Fix Prompt" — a pre-crafted prompt you can paste directly into ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude, or any AI coding assistant to get working remediation code instantly. No other scanner offers this workflow.

Can I export the data for my team?

Yes. You can export your full scan results as JSON or CSV from the My Reports dashboard. Hand the raw data to your IT team, import it into Jira or Linear, or feed it directly into an AI coding assistant for automated fixes.

Is it suitable for enterprise use?

Absolutely. The scan engine performs the same depth of analysis as enterprise tools costing thousands per year. The weighted 6-category scoring system, compliance mapping (OWASP/NIST/GDPR), and professional PDF reports are designed for stakeholder presentations and audit documentation.

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All product names, logos, and trademarks mentioned on this page are the property of their respective owners. Pricing data is based on publicly available information as of early 2026 and may have changed. This comparison is provided for informational purposes only. AI QA Monkey is not affiliated with any of the companies listed above.