What is Detectify?
Detectify is a surface-based application security (EASM) and DAST platform that scans for vulnerabilities using a combination of automated scanning and curated security research.
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 | Free Starter plan, paid tiers from €2,500 a year |
| Continuous AI pentest, checked against the live app | Yes. AI agents test your app on a schedule or on demand, and findings are checked against the live app before the report | Built as a scanner: scheduled surface and application (DAST) scans rather than a pentest |
Detectify facts checked 2026-09-26 on the vendor's own site: Detectify pricing.
Who Barrion is best for
Teams that want passive, read-only scanning in production, continuous monitoring between pentests, and clear remediation your engineers can act on. 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 of their live external assets.
Frequently asked questions
Is Barrion a replacement for Detectify?
Partly. Barrion's monitoring is a passive, production-safe watch over web app misconfigurations, TLS, headers, and exposure with step-by-step fixes, and its self-serve AI pentest, paid in credits, covers active testing on demand. Detectify is an active DAST and surface scanner that goes deeper on vulnerability discovery. If you need broad active vulnerability coverage, Detectify is the better fit. If you need always-on baseline monitoring and audit evidence, Barrion is the better fit.
Can I use Barrion and Detectify together?
Yes. Many teams pair them. Barrion runs continuously in production to catch drift and misconfigurations without touching the app, while Detectify runs deeper active scans to surface vulnerabilities. The two cover different layers and do not conflict.
How is Barrion priced vs Detectify?
Barrion has a free tier with core checks and up to 5 on-demand scans a day, plus paid plans for monitoring and advanced checks. Detectify publishes its tiers, from a free Starter plan to paid annual plans. Barrion is usually the simpler entry point for engineering teams.
Does Barrion test in production safely?
Yes. Barrion's monitoring only performs passive, read-only checks and never sends attack payloads, so it is safe to run continuously against production. The AI pentest is separate: you start it, it is rate-limited and non-destructive, and it only touches the scope you approve.
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).
Explore Barrion further
Try the same checks Detectify runs against your own site with the free website security scan (no signup), browse our full tool catalog covering TLS, security headers, CSP, cookies, DNS, and email auth, or read per-check explainers in /learn for the background on what each test means and why it matters. If you want a deeper look at how Barrion stacks up across the market, the full Barrion vs competitors comparison walks through the trade-offs in one place, and the pricing page shows what's included in each plan.