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urlscan.io vs VirusTotal: catalog facts
urlscan.ioVirusTotal
Freemium

Basic scanning is free, with paid plans for heavier or commercial use.

Free

Scanning URLs and files on the website is free.

Web, Browser extension Web
  • Screenshot of the page without visiting it yourself
  • Records every network request the page makes
  • Aggregates verdicts from many scanning engines
  • Handles both URLs and files
  • Advanced use requires a paid plan
  • Scans are processed by a third-party service
  • Uploaded items are processed by a third-party service
  • Verdicts can disagree and need interpreting
Web application, Browser extension Web application
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
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 September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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