Catalog comparison
HarnessArcherySec
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.
AI-native software delivery platform with modular products spanning CI/CD, testing, and security. Security-focused capabilities include Application Security Testing integrated into the SDLC (including APIs and AI applications), Web Application and API Protection for runtime risk, and AI Security for discovery and defense of AI assets. Organizations typically adopt specific modules while sharing a unified pipeline and governance model across DevOps and AppSec.
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.
At a glance
Primary testing surface
Harness
Security
ArcherySec
Security
Primary capability
Harness
Security
ArcherySec
Security
License and pricing
Harness
freemium
ArcherySec
free · open source
Free trial
Harness
No
ArcherySec
No
Free-tier limit
Harness
Up to 500 users
ArcherySec
Not listed in catalog
Complexity
Harness
intermediate
ArcherySec
intermediate
Team fit
Harness
large, medium, small
ArcherySec
large, medium, small
Test authoring languages
Harness
C#, Go, Java, JavaScript, JSON, Kotlin, PHP, Python, Ruby, Rust, Shell, Swift, TypeScript, YAML
ArcherySec
CLI, Python, REST API
Supported platforms
Harness
APIs, AWS, Azure, Bitbucket, CI/CD, Cloud, Docker, GitHub, GitLab, Google Cloud, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Microservices, Multi-Cloud, On-Premises, SaaS, Web
ArcherySec
api, ci/cd, cloud, docker, linux, network, on-premises, self-managed, web
MCP server
Harness
No
ArcherySec
No
Key features (catalog)
Harness
AI Security for AI asset discovery, posture, and AI-specific threats, Application Security Testing integrated into CI/CD pipelines, Broad ecosystem integrations (cloud providers, registries, SCM), Governance and policy-oriented pipeline integration, Modular platform alongside CI, CD, test automation, and resilience products, Multi-cloud and Kubernetes-friendly delivery patterns, Security testing aligned with APIs and AI application workflows, Web Application and API Protection for runtime monitoring and defense
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
Limitations (catalog)
Harness
Competes with many standalone best-of-breed security tools, Enterprise pricing and packaging can be complex for small teams, Full value assumes adoption of Harness delivery and pipeline modules, Implementation effort for organization-wide standardization, Security depth varies by licensed modules versus full platform
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
| Attribute | Harness | ArcherySec |
|---|---|---|
| Primary testing surface | Security | Security |
| Primary capability | Security | Security |
| License and pricing | freemium | free · open source |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Free-tier limit | Up to 500 users | Not listed in catalog |
| Complexity | intermediate | intermediate |
| Team fit | large, medium, small | large, medium, small |
| Test authoring languages | C#, Go, Java, JavaScript, JSON, Kotlin, PHP, Python, Ruby, Rust, Shell, Swift, TypeScript, YAML | CLI, Python, REST API |
| Supported platforms | APIs, AWS, Azure, Bitbucket, CI/CD, Cloud, Docker, GitHub, GitLab, Google Cloud, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Microservices, Multi-Cloud, On-Premises, SaaS, Web | api, ci/cd, cloud, docker, linux, network, on-premises, self-managed, web |
| MCP server | No | No |
| Key features (catalog) | AI Security for AI asset discovery, posture, and AI-specific threats, Application Security Testing integrated into CI/CD pipelines, Broad ecosystem integrations (cloud providers, registries, SCM), Governance and policy-oriented pipeline integration, Modular platform alongside CI, CD, test automation, and resilience products, Multi-cloud and Kubernetes-friendly delivery patterns, Security testing aligned with APIs and AI application workflows, Web Application and API Protection for runtime monitoring and defense | 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 |
| Limitations (catalog) | Competes with many standalone best-of-breed security tools, Enterprise pricing and packaging can be complex for small teams, Full value assumes adoption of Harness delivery and pipeline modules, Implementation effort for organization-wide standardization, Security depth varies by licensed modules versus full platform | 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 |
How the trade-offs apply to your team
Guidance below is inferred only from catalog differences. It is not a winner pick.
Consider Harness if…
- you need coverage for APIs, AWS, Azure, Bitbucket
- your team writes tests in C#, Go, Java, JavaScript
- you care about AI Security for AI asset discovery, posture, and AI-specific threats and Application Security Testing integrated into CI/CD pipelines
Consider ArcherySec if…
- you need coverage for api, linux, network, self-managed
- your team writes tests in CLI, REST API
- open source matters for your team
- you care about Application Security Orchestration and Correlation (ASOC) and archerysec-cli for CI/CD shift-left scanning
Questions to verify before choosing
- Confirm current pricing and packaging on the Harness and ArcherySec 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.