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ZAP vs Strix: catalog facts
ZAP	Strix
Free Free and open source under the Apache licence.	Freemium Open-source tool is free; the hosted platform has free, paid and enterprise options.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension	Windows, Web, Command line
Intercepting proxy plus automated scanning in one free tool API and automation framework make it usable inside CI pipelines	Covers REST and GraphQL APIs, web apps, code and cloud Reports findings with proof of exploit
Active scanning can damage a live application and must only be run with permission Java application with a heavy interface	Intended for authorized testing of systems you own or have permission to test AI findings still need human review
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Hosted service
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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