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Strix vs ZAP: catalog facts
StrixZAP
Freemium

Open-source tool is free; the hosted platform has free, paid and enterprise options.

Free

Free and open source under the Apache licence.

Windows, Web, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension
  • Covers REST and GraphQL APIs, web apps, code and cloud
  • Reports findings with proof of exploit
  • Intercepting proxy plus automated scanning in one free tool
  • API and automation framework make it usable inside CI pipelines
  • Intended for authorized testing of systems you own or have permission to test
  • AI findings still need human review
  • Active scanning can damage a live application and must only be run with permission
  • Java application with a heavy interface
Downloadable app, Hosted service Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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