Barrion vs Detectify
Both Barrion and Detectify help teams find and fix web application security issues. Barrion focuses on continuous, passive scanning with step-by-step remediation and audit-ready reports for engineering teams without dedicated AppSec. Detectify offers surface and application scanning with a strong vulnerability research feed. Below we compare scan type, use case, and who each is for.
Comparison at a glance
| Aspect | Barrion | Detectify |
|---|---|---|
| Scan type | Passive (read-only), production-safe | Active scanning, surface + application layer |
| Primary use case | Continuous monitoring, misconfigurations, TLS/headers, audit evidence | Vulnerability discovery, attack surface, OWASP-style findings |
| Remediation | Step-by-step fixes per finding, export PDF/CSV | Findings with guidance, integration with issue trackers |
| Best for | Engineering-led teams, gap coverage between pentests, compliance evidence | Teams wanting broad vulnerability coverage and security research depth |
| Pricing | Free tier, paid plans for monitoring and advanced checks | Commercial, contact for plans |
Who Barrion is best for
Teams that want passive, zero-risk scanning in production, continuous monitoring between pentests, and clear remediation without hiring AppSec. Strong fit for CTOs and engineering teams who need audit-ready reports and compliance support.
Who Detectify is best for
Teams that want comprehensive surface and application scanning with a strong vulnerability research component and are comfortable with active scanning or scheduled scans outside production.
Summary
Barrion and Detectify can complement each other. Barrion fits continuous, passive baseline and compliance. Detectify fits deeper vulnerability discovery. Choose based on whether you need production-safe continuous monitoring with step-by-step fixes (Barrion) or broader attack-surface and DAST coverage (Detectify).
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