HostedScan alternative for teams that need more included targets
HostedScan hosts OpenVAS, ZAP, Nmap, and Nuclei with internal scanning from Premium and Nessus on Professional. Panoptic Scans complements or replaces it with 75 included targets on Basic, attack narratives, and white-label reports - from $25/month.
HostedScan vs Panoptic - where each one fits
Use this table to decide when each tool fits your scanning program. HostedScan figures are from their pricing page and their Qualys comparison, checked 29 Sep 2026.
| Focus | HostedScan | Panoptic Scans |
|---|---|---|
| Primary scope | External + internal scanning | External perimeter + running web apps |
| Scanners | OpenVAS, ZAP, Nmap, Nuclei, SSLyze; Nessus on Professional | OpenVAS, ZAP, Nmap, Nuclei |
| Included targets | 5 on Basic, Premium, Professional; extras billed per target | 75 on Basic, 300 on Premium, 7,500 on Pro |
| Internal scanning | Included from Premium | Pro plan, from your own VM |
| Compliance loop | Vanta on Basic, API on Premium | REST API and Vanta on every plan |
Related: Continuous vulnerability management · MSP vulnerability scanning · Pricing
Included targets
75 on Basic, no per-target add-on
Panoptic Scans Basic includes 75 targets at $25/month, so a 50-target external set fits with room to spare. HostedScan starts at 5 targets on Basic and bills extra targets separately on every plan - a better fit when you want a single price for the whole external set.
Application layer
ZAP DAST and attack narratives
Hosted ZAP finds OWASP Top 10 issues in authenticated and unauthenticated web apps on Basic and above. Premium and Pro plans add attack narratives that explain how findings can be chained, alongside white-label PDF reports for auditors and clients.
What Panoptic Scans does
Scope and where HostedScan still fits
Panoptic Scans runs OpenVAS, ZAP, Nmap, and Nuclei with a REST API and Vanta upload on every plan. We do not include Nessus, Nessus agents, the Greenbone Enterprise feed, or SSLyze as a standalone scanner. HostedScan Professional remains a strong fit when those matter to your program.
Try Panoptic Scans alongside or instead of HostedScan.
3-day trial, no credit card. Plans from $25/month.
Frequently asked questions
Is Panoptic Scans a good alternative to HostedScan?
For teams that want more included targets and an attack narrative, yes. Both products host OpenVAS, ZAP, Nmap, and Nuclei. Panoptic Scans Basic is $25/month and includes 75 targets. HostedScan Basic is $39/month billed annually ($468/year) and includes 5 targets. HostedScan remains a strong fit for teams that need Nessus, the Greenbone Enterprise feed, or internal scanning below our Pro plan.
How do the plans compare for 50 external targets?
HostedScan prices 50 assets on Premium at $2,658/year on their Qualys comparison page: 5 targets included, plus 45 more at $2.50 per target per month. Panoptic Scans Basic is $25/month and already includes 75 targets, so that same 50-target set fits on Basic. Teams that need Nessus or the Greenbone Enterprise feed should still evaluate HostedScan Professional.
What scanners does each product include?
Panoptic Scans runs OpenVAS, ZAP, Nmap, and Nuclei. HostedScan runs those plus SSLyze. Their Professional plan also includes Tenable Nessus, Nessus agents, and an optional Greenbone Enterprise feed. Panoptic Scans does not include Nessus or that feed.
Does Panoptic Scans include internal scanning and white-label reports?
Internal OpenVAS scanning is on the Pro plan. White-label PDF reports and attack narratives are on Premium and Pro. HostedScan includes internal scanning on Premium and white-label reports on Professional.
How long is the Panoptic Scans trial?
The Panoptic Scans trial is 3 days, with no credit card. It is limited to one target and a one-time scan.
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