Will the wizard pick the cheapest scanner?

Only if you pick the free/OSS budget. Otherwise it picks the strongest fit for your asset mix and compliance regime, not just price.

Is my data sent anywhere?

No. The wizard runs entirely in your browser; nothing is logged or sent to a server.

What if my mix is genuinely hybrid?

Pick the dominant asset mix and treat the second category as a follow-on shortlist. Most mid-market shops end up running a network VM tool plus a CNAPP for 18-24 months.

Does it suggest open-source first?

Only on the Free / OSS-only budget answer. Otherwise commercial tools rank ahead because of evidence packaging and feed lead-time.

Can I re-run with different answers?

Yes, the wizard restarts from the shortlist screen.

// wizard

Best vulnerability scanner: four-question shortlist

Four questions to a three-tool shortlist. Team size, asset mix, compliance regime, budget. No email. No demo wall.

author: Oliver Wakefield-Smith · verified 2026-06-26

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How do I shortlist the best vulnerability scanner for my team?

Pick on three axes: dominant asset mix (network / cloud / web / container), primary compliance driver (SOC 2 / PCI / HIPAA / FedRAMP), and annual budget ceiling. The wizard below maps your answers to a three-tool shortlist drawn from the 15-scanner directory.

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Team size

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FAQ

Will the wizard pick the cheapest scanner?
Only if you pick the free/OSS budget. Otherwise it picks the strongest fit for your asset mix and compliance regime, not just price.
Is my data sent anywhere?
No. The wizard runs entirely in your browser; nothing is logged or sent to a server.
What if my mix is genuinely hybrid?
Pick the dominant asset mix and treat the second category as a follow-on shortlist. Most mid-market shops end up running a network VM tool plus a CNAPP for 18-24 months.
Does it suggest open-source first?
Only on the Free / OSS-only budget answer. Otherwise commercial tools rank ahead because of evidence packaging and feed lead-time.
Can I re-run with different answers?
Yes, the wizard restarts from the shortlist screen.