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OpenVAS vs Vuls

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OpenVASVuls
LanguageRustGo
LicenceGPL-2.0GPL-3.0
Stars4.9k12k
Latestv23.50.26v0.41.0
Last push2026-10-062026-10-05
Release cadenceabout 3 days between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Nessus. Alternatives to Nessus →

    Full replacementOpenVASNetwork vulnerability scanner with a daily updated feed of checks, run from your own server.

    PartialVulsAgentless vulnerability scanning of Linux and FreeBSD packages over SSH, not network services.