Invicti vs Mend.io comparison

Invicti and Mend.io are both solutions in the Software Composition Analysis (SCA) category. Invicti is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.4, while Mend.io is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.8. Invicti holds a 1.8% mindshare in SCA, compared to Mend.io’s 4.4% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Invicti users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Mend.io users who would recommend it.

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97% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

Invicti and Mend.io compete in the cybersecurity domain. Invicti tends to have the upper hand due to higher satisfaction with pricing and support.

Features: Invicti is recognized for its comprehensive vulnerability scanning, seamless workflow integration, and detailed results. Mend.io stands out with robust code analysis tools, enhanced reporting, and proactive security measures.

Room for Improvement: Invicti could improve its documentation, user guidance, and user interface. Mend.io users highlight the need for faster updates, more intuitive configuration settings, and streamlined onboarding.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Invicti is praised for straightforward deployment and responsive support, while Mend.io offers flexible deployment options but presents a steeper learning curve. Both are noted for strong customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Invicti users see pricing as justified by competitive setup costs and efficient returns. Mend.io's higher initial costs are offset by long-term value through advanced features. Both products demonstrate solid ROI, with Invicti slightly more recognized for cost-effectiveness.

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Categories and Ranking

Invicti

Ranking in Software Composition Analysis (SCA)

10th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (11th), Container Security (25th), API Security (10th), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) (4th), Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) (9th)

Mend.io

Ranking in Software Composition Analysis (SCA)

5th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Security Tools (10th), Static Code Analysis (4th), Software Supply Chain Security (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Software Composition Analysis (SCA) category, the mindshare of Invicti is 1.8%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Mend.io is 4.4%, down from 7.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Software Composition Analysis (SCA) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Mend.io	4.4%
Invicti	1.8%
Other	93.8%

Software Composition Analysis (SCA)

Featured Reviews

PrashantUppuluri

Solution Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Automated scanning has strengthened web application security and supports hybrid protection

A good scanning engine is what I appreciate about Invicti. When you want to find out the vulnerabilities within your web applications, Invicti has done a thorough job with respect to filtering out the vulnerabilities and identifying the risk factors with respect to the security modules within the solution. Invicti does have a segment of the solution which works on the automated scanning engine. As long as the license is active, the scanners that work within the solution are pretty effective. With respect to SAST and DAST, being a real-time scanning engine is one of the portfolios and one of the selling factors of the solution. Invicti is known to be a solution that works within the hybrid environment, be it cloud, on-premises, or a mix and match across multiple marketplaces. It does a thorough job. Most importantly, Invicti is a very good SAST and DAST solution that is very competitive in the market with respect to competitors. Invicti is a part of the Magic Quadrant with respect to Gartner's Magic Quadrant and has made a very good customer database and pipeline within the marketplace locally. With respect to security impacts in terms of support, Invicti is pretty much supportive. With respect to use cases or the POCs I have run on the solution, we have identified a couple of vulnerabilities and Invicti was able to trace them, detect, and quarantine the attacks.

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meetharoon

CEO at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

Centralized security monitoring has reduced false positives and improves dependency governance

The only area for improvement I would say is that the false positives are nearly zero; everything is mostly like 99 to 99.99% or we can say 100% accurate. There were a few areas for improvement just from the last time I saw; I think the user experience had a little problem. We wanted to have certain reports based on our kind of scenario, but the tool did not allow us to create custom reports. We had asked for some facility and some ability for us to create some custom reports. That would be awesome if they allow us to create custom reports the way we wanted. There is one small area which I don't know whether we should call a tool limitation or a wish list; if I use a library and I don't use all the capabilities of the library but only a portion of it and that portion is not vulnerable, but there is a component which is outdated, that is a problem, even though I don't use that component. Mend.io will discover there is a problem in the whole library; that is correct. That's a valid discovery, but in my case, for example, if I don't use that particular portion, then it actually is not making sense for me, but that's not a limitation of Mend.io; I think that's a general problem with any tool in the market because no tool in the market will actually know what portion of the code I'm actually using from that particular library if it is vulnerable or not.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"It has improved the security of our code by scanning it and finding security defects."

"I'd recommend Netsparker for anyone who wants to make a security assessment for web applications."

"Technical support is very professional, 10/10."

"Invicti's best feature is the ability to identify vulnerabilities and manually verify them."

"This tool is really fast and the information that they provide on vulnerabilities is pretty good."

"Invicti is a good product, and its API testing is also good."

"I am impressed with Invictus’ proof-based scanning. The solution has reduced the incidence of false positive vulnerabilities. It has helped us reduce our time and focus on vulnerabilities."

"Netsparker has done an awesome job with its crawler, as it has found all of the links (also thanks to its good DOM parser)."

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"The policy automation on effective vulnerabilities feature had a major impact on how we address open source vulnerabilities since it focuses on effective vulnerabilities and directs you to the specific methods."

"The peace of mind we have now is a total game-changer."

"The best feature is that the Mend R&D team does their due diligence for all the vulnerabilities. In case they observe any important or critical vulnerabilities, such as the Log4j-related vulnerability, we usually get a dedicated email from our R&D team saying that this particular vulnerability has been exploited in the world, and we should definitely check our project for this and take corrective actions."

"WhiteSource is unique in the scanning of open-source licenses. Additionally, the vulnerabilities aspect of the solution is a benefit. We don't use WhiteSource in the whole organization, but we use it for some projects. There we receive a sense of the vulnerabilities of the open-source components, which improves our security work. The reports are automated which is useful."

"Mend has reduced our open-source software vulnerabilities and helped us remediate issues quickly. My company's policy is to ensure that vulnerabilities are fixed before it gets to production."

"It saves a lot of money with early fixing."

"Overall, Mend (formerly WhiteSource) helped dramatically reduce the number of open-source software vulnerabilities running in our production at any given point in time."

"We can take some measures to improve things, replace a library, or update a library which was too old or showed severe bugs."

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Cons

"Netsparker is one of the costliest products in the market. The licensing is tied to the URL, and it's restricted."

"Maybe the ability to make a good reporting format is needed."

"It is a good tool, as we found out with the Community Edition trial, but the price point is quite expensive for a startup or average-sized company."

"Netsparker doesn't provide the source code of the static application security testing."

"They don't really provide the proof of concept up to the level that we need in our organization."

"The scan performance can be improved upon."

"Maybe supported clients can be improved. It still does not search vulnerabilities in DB2 databases, for example."

"They don't really provide the proof of concept up to the level that we need in our organization. We are a consultancy firm, and we provide consultancy for the implementation and deployment solutions to our customers. When you run the scans and the scan is completed, it only shows the proof of exploit, which really doesn't work because the tool is running the scan and exploiting on the read-only form. You don't really know whether it is actually giving the proof of exploit. We cannot prove it manually to a customer that the exploit is genuine. It is really hard to perform it manually and prove it to the concerned development, remediation, and security teams. It is currently missing the static application security part of the application security, especially web application security. It would be really cool if they can integrate a SAS tool with their dynamic one."

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"The tools need to bring down the pricing because software in SaaS or on-prem is becoming a more expensive affair."

"We specifically use this solution within our CICD pipelines in Azure DevOps, and we would like to have a gate so that if the score falls below a certain value then we can block the pipeline from running."

"The main consideration is the cost. The products always have their maturity."

"The UI can be slow once in a while, and we're not sure if it's because of the amount of data we have, or it is just a slow product, but it would be nice if it could be improved."

"I would like to see the static analysis included with the open-source version."

"We wanted to have certain reports based on our kind of scenario, but the tool did not allow us to create custom reports."

"Mend supports most of the common package managers, but it doesn't support some that we use. I would appreciate it if they can quickly make these changes to add new package managers when necessary."

"The dashboard UI and UX are problematic."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is competitive in the security market."

"I think that price it too high, like other Security applications such as Acunetix, WebInspect, and so on."

"The solution is very expensive. It comes with a yearly subscription. We were paying 6000 dollars yearly for unlimited scans. We have three licenses; basic, business, and ultimate. We need ultimate because it has unlimited scan numbers."

"We are using an NFR license and I do not know the exact price of the NFR license. I think 20 FQDN for three years would cost around 35,000 US Dollars."

"We never had any issues with the licensing; the price was within our assigned limits."

"OWASP Zap is free and it has live updates, so that's a big plus."

"The price should be 20% lower"

"Invicti is best suited for large enterprises. I don't think small and medium-sized businesses can afford it. Maintenance costs aren't that great."

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"The solution involves a yearly licensing fee."

"Mend is costly but not overly expensive. The license was quite expensive this year, but we managed to negotiate the price down to the same as last year. At the same time, it's a good value. We're getting what we're paying for and still not using all the features. We could probably get more out of the tool and make it more valuable. At the moment, we don't have the capacity to do that."

"As we were using an SaaS-based service, the solution must be scalable, although my understanding is that this is based on the licensing model one is using."

"We always negotiate for the best price possible, and as far as I know, Mend has done an excellent job with their pricing. Our management is happy with the pricing, which has led to renewals."

"This is an expensive solution."

"It is fairly priced."

"The version that we are using, WhiteSource Bolt, is a free integration with Azure DevOps."

"We are paying a lot of money to use WhiteSource. In our company, it is not easy to argue that it is worth the price. "

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	13

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	22

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Netsparker Web Application Security Scanner?

The setup cost is pretty competitive. For example, if you want to talk about the SAST license, it comes to about $150 or sometimes less than $100, depending on the conversion or the number of licen...

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What needs improvement with Invicti?

At this time, there is nothing that comes to mind. However, most of the products in the market are pretty much neck-to-neck competitors. Speaking about it, there are a couple of factors which they ...

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What is your primary use case for Invicti?

I have worked on a couple of products, specifically in web application security. I have worked on Invicti, and with respect to PAM, I have worked with BeyondTrust. I have not worked specifically fo...

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How does WhiteSource compare with SonarQube?

Red Hat Ceph does well in simplifying storage integration by replacing the need for numerous storage solutions. This solution allows for multiple copies of replicated and coded pools to be kept, ea...

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How does WhiteSource compare with Black Duck?

We researched Black Duck but ultimately chose WhiteSource when looking for an application security tool. WhiteSource is a software solution that enables agile open source security and license compl...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mend.io?

Mend.io SCA offers a competitive pricing structure that is relatively affordable compared to similar solutions in the market. This makes it an attractive option for organizations looking to enhance...

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Also Known As

Netsparker

WhiteSource, Mend SCA, Mend.io Supply Chain Defender, Mend SAST

Overview

Invicti offers advanced web application security testing focused on identifying vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting. Its Proof-Based Scanning minimizes false positives and integrates seamlessly with CI/CD pipelines, making it an effective tool for enterprise environments.

Invicti provides comprehensive scanning capabilities that include detecting and verifying critical vulnerabilities and security data consolidation. Its scalable scanning engine and robust API support allow for flexible testing across diverse environments, including web and API testing. Despite some drawbacks like limited single sign-on integration and slow scanning speeds for large applications, Invicti remains a popular choice for automating security assessments, ensuring compliance with standards like OWASP Top 10, PCI DSS, and GDPR.

What are the key features of Invicti?

Comprehensive Vulnerability Scanning: Detects vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS.
Proof-Based Scanning: Confirms exploitability and reduces false positives.
CI/CD Integration: Seamlessly integrates with development pipelines.
Security Data Consolidation: Centralizes data for better insights.
User-Friendly Interface: Facilitates easy analysis and reporting.
Scalable Scanning Engine: Supports testing in enterprise environments.
Robust API Support: Enhances flexibility in testing.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in reviews?

Proactive Security: Actively identifies and verifies vulnerabilities to prevent breaches.
Regulatory Compliance: Helps maintain compliance with standards like PCI DSS and GDPR.
Efficient Vulnerability Management: Aids in prioritizing remediation efforts.
Integration Capabilities: Streamlines processes with CI/CD pipeline compatibility.

In industries like finance, healthcare, and e-commerce, Invicti is implemented to bolster security through automated vulnerability assessments. Its ability to provide insightful reports and remediation suggestions assists companies in efficiently managing security risks and achieving compliance with critical regulatory standards.

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Mend.io integrates seamlessly into development environments, providing open-source dependency scanning, CVE detection, and license management to enhance security and efficiency during code development.

Mend.io delivers comprehensive open-source vulnerability detection and remediation, seamlessly integrating with CI/CD workflows. It equips organizations with tools for software composition analysis and license risk detection, efficiently identifying vulnerabilities and managing policies. Mend.io supports a wide array of programming languages and deployment environments while integrating with developer tools like GitHub, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps to enhance security feedback and decision-making. Its ease of use and rapid setup boost efficiency in managing open-source dependencies and reducing vulnerabilities.

What are Mend.io's Key Features?

Open-source dependency scanning: Efficiently scans and identifies vulnerabilities in third-party libraries.
CVE detection: Detects and alerts on potential security risks with granularity.
License management: Manages open-source licenses to ensure compliance and reduce legal risks.
Integration: Works seamlessly with Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, and more.
Fix suggestions: Provides actionable solutions to identified vulnerabilities.
Automated policy management: Enhances security by automating policy adherence.

What Advantages Should be Considered in User Feedback?

Development efficiency: Streamlines workflows to improve code security and quality.
Rapid setup: Minimal time investment required, allowing immediate integration into existing processes.
Extensive language support: Accommodates multiple programming environments, enhancing flexibility.
Robust integration options: Compatible with top development tools, bolstering productivity.

Mend.io empowers industries such as finance, healthcare, and e-commerce by integrating robust open-source security measures within their development cycles, enhancing their ability to address vulnerabilities swiftly and maintain compliance amidst rigorous regulatory standards.

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Sample Customers

Samsung, The Walt Disney Company, T-Systems, ING Bank

Microsoft, Autodesk, NCR, Target, IBM, vodafone, Siemens, GE digital, KPMG, LivePerson, Jack Henry and Associates

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