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testssl.sh vs Hardenize: catalog facts
testssl.shHardenize
Free

Free and open source.

Freemium

The public report is free; continuous monitoring is a paid service.

macOS, Linux, Command line Web
  • Tests any port, not only HTTPS on 443
  • Checks protocols, ciphers and known cryptographic flaws
  • Free public configuration report for any domain
  • Continuous certificate and perimeter monitoring for organisations
  • Command-line output takes some TLS knowledge to interpret
  • Intended for authorized testing of servers you run or may test
  • Monitoring features are aimed at organisations rather than individuals
  • Little public detail about pricing
Downloadable app Web application, Hosted service
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-2.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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