Catalog comparison
ArcherySecZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
Side-by-side facts from the TestGuild Tool Matcher catalog. Empty cells mean the catalog does not list that attribute — not that the product lacks it.
Open-source Application Security Orchestration and Correlation (ASOC) and vulnerability management platform that integrates 80+ commercial and open-source scanners. Consolidates web (DAST), static (SAST), infrastructure, and cloud scan results, correlates findings, reduces false positives, and supports shift-left DevSecOps via archerysec-cli, REST APIs, and Jira ticketing.
The world's most widely used web app scanner. Free and open source DAST tool by Checkmarx. A community based GitHub Top 1000 project that anyone can contribute to.
At a glance
Primary testing surface
ArcherySec
Security
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
Security
Primary capability
ArcherySec
Security
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
Security
License and pricing
ArcherySec
free · open source
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
free · open source
Free trial
ArcherySec
No
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
No
Complexity
ArcherySec
intermediate
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
intermediate
Team fit
ArcherySec
large, medium, small
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
enterprise, large, medium, small
Test authoring languages
ArcherySec
CLI, Python, REST API
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
Java, JavaScript, Python, REST API
Supported platforms
ArcherySec
api, ci/cd, cloud, docker, linux, network, on-premises, self-managed, web
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
CLI, Docker, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
MCP server
ArcherySec
No
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
No
Key features (catalog)
ArcherySec
Application Security Orchestration and Correlation (ASOC), archerysec-cli for CI/CD shift-left scanning, Authenticated web scanning and Selenium-based application coverage, Consolidated vulnerability management for web, network, and cloud scans, Dynamic (DAST) and static (SAST) scan dashboards, Finding correlation and false-positive reduction, Infrastructure and network scan result consolidation, Integration with 80+ commercial and open-source security tools, Jira ticketing system integration, Open-source community-driven project +4 more
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
Active scanning capabilities, API security testing, Authentication support, Automated security scanning, CI/CD integration, Community-driven development, Comprehensive reporting, Cross-platform support (Windows, Mac, Linux), Docker container support, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) +9 more
Limitations (catalog)
ArcherySec
Feature depth depends on which scanner connectors you configure, Learning curve for orchestration, correlation, and project workflows, Requires connecting and operating upstream scanners for full value, Self-hosted deployment needs infrastructure and maintenance, Website and documentation can feel less polished than commercial ASOC suites
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
Limited enterprise support options, Limited to web application testing, May generate false positives requiring manual review, No built-in SAST capabilities, No mobile app security testing, Requires manual configuration for complex applications, Requires security expertise to use effectively, Steep learning curve for advanced features
| Attribute | ArcherySec | ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary testing surface | Security | Security |
| Primary capability | Security | Security |
| License and pricing | free · open source | free · open source |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Complexity | intermediate | intermediate |
| Team fit | large, medium, small | enterprise, large, medium, small |
| Test authoring languages | CLI, Python, REST API | Java, JavaScript, Python, REST API |
| Supported platforms | api, ci/cd, cloud, docker, linux, network, on-premises, self-managed, web | CLI, Docker, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| MCP server | No | No |
| Key features (catalog) | Application Security Orchestration and Correlation (ASOC), archerysec-cli for CI/CD shift-left scanning, Authenticated web scanning and Selenium-based application coverage, Consolidated vulnerability management for web, network, and cloud scans, Dynamic (DAST) and static (SAST) scan dashboards, Finding correlation and false-positive reduction, Infrastructure and network scan result consolidation, Integration with 80+ commercial and open-source security tools, Jira ticketing system integration, Open-source community-driven project +4 more | Active scanning capabilities, API security testing, Authentication support, Automated security scanning, CI/CD integration, Community-driven development, Comprehensive reporting, Cross-platform support (Windows, Mac, Linux), Docker container support, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) +9 more |
| Limitations (catalog) | Feature depth depends on which scanner connectors you configure, Learning curve for orchestration, correlation, and project workflows, Requires connecting and operating upstream scanners for full value, Self-hosted deployment needs infrastructure and maintenance, Website and documentation can feel less polished than commercial ASOC suites | Limited enterprise support options, Limited to web application testing, May generate false positives requiring manual review, No built-in SAST capabilities, No mobile app security testing, Requires manual configuration for complex applications, Requires security expertise to use effectively, Steep learning curve for advanced features |
How the trade-offs apply to your team
Guidance below is inferred only from catalog differences. It is not a winner pick.
Consider ArcherySec if…
- you need coverage for api, ci/cd, cloud, network
- your team writes tests in CLI
- you care about Application Security Orchestration and Correlation (ASOC) and archerysec-cli for CI/CD shift-left scanning
Consider ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy) if…
- you need coverage for CLI, macOS, Windows
- your team writes tests in Java, JavaScript
- you care about Active scanning capabilities and API security testing
Questions to verify before choosing
- Confirm current pricing and packaging on the ArcherySec and ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy) websites.
- Trial both tools against a real slice of your application, not a demo site.
- Verify the exact browser, device, or OS matrix you must support.