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Should I use HostedScan?

Online vulnerability scanning platform - hostedscan.com

· 2 weeks ago

Good fit for small teams and MSPs who want affordable, no-install external, internal, and cloud vulnerability scans. Enterprises or buyers wanting scanner depth, integrations, and vendor track record should look at Qualys, Invicti, or Intruder instead.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 20+ public sources; review sample is small (13 G2 reviews).

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo evidence found
  • Security posture

Pricing

Not disclosed

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed

Best for

  • MSPs/MSSPs scanning client networks
  • Small teams wanting cheap external scans
  • Non-technical businesses needing scan reports
  • Teams replacing costly Qualys seats

Not for

  • Enterprises needing deep authenticated web-app scanning
  • Buyers wanting the best-rated scanner — Intruder wins G2 head-to-head
  • Risk-averse orgs needing vendor longevity assurances
  • Dedicated security teams with large budgets

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Tier prices and scan limits not visible in reviewed sources — confirm quotas before purchase

medium

Runs open-source OpenVAS/ZAP engines — depth differs from commercial scanners like Qualys

low

Internal network scans require deploying their agent

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Cheapest option in's Detectify-alternative roundup
  • Unified platform: external, internal, cloud, OpenVAS, and OWASP ZAP scans
  • Provides 24x7 alerts and detection
  • Offers API for automation and integrations
  • Markets itself as cost-effective Qualys alternative

Cons

  • Only 13 G2 reviews — tiny evidence base
  • G2 head-to-head comparison says Intruder excels
  • Very small company: ~$550K revenue, no funding raised
  • Low awareness — MSPs on Reddit ask if anyone knows it
  • No public security/trust page surfaced in sources

Sources & method

- 12 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x5review x4news x3

Key stats

  • Value for money: 4/5

    Rating

  • Not disclosed

    Starting price

  • 12

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 4/5. Called most affordable in comparisons
  • Ease of use: 3/5. Hosted SaaS; vendor claims nothing to install
  • Feature depth: 3/5. OpenVAS, ZAP, internal/external/cloud scans, API
  • Support quality. No evidence found
  • Security posture: 3/5. No public incidents; trust page absent
  • 4.3/5 G2 rating 13 reviews
  • 2019 Founded Seattle, Washington
  • None raised Funding Bootstrapped per Tracxn
  • ~$550K/yr Est. revenue GetLatka estimate

Pricing

Not disclosed

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Feedback is sparse but positive — 4.3/5 across 13 G2 reviews with affordability praised, though G2 comparisons favor Intruder.

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Full analysis

Based on 20+ public sources; review sample is small (13 G2 reviews).

Cheap hosted OpenVAS/ZAP vulnerability scanning from a tiny 2019 bootstrapped startup — good for small teams and MSPs.

Methodology

Based on 20+ public sources; review sample is small (13 G2 reviews).

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. HostedScan homepagehostedscan.com
    official
  2. HostedScan pricinghostedscan.com
    official
  3. About HostedScanhostedscan.com
    official
  4. HostedScan on G2 — 13 reviews, 4.3 starsg2.com
    review
  5. HostedScan vs Intruder on G2g2.com
    review
  6. Geekflare HostedScan reviewgeekflare.com
    review
  7. Detectify alternatives (Escape.tech)escape.tech
    news
  8. GetLatka revenue estimategetlatka.com
    news
  9. Tracxn company profiletracxn.com
    news
  10. Reddit r/msp threadreddit.com
    review
  11. AWS Marketplace listingaws.amazon.com
    official
  12. HostedScan help — internal network scanshelp.hostedscan.com
    official

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