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The Best Nuclei Alternatives in 2026

24 alternatives1 free · 4 open source

Looking for something like Nuclei? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 4 are open source.

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Nuclei scans for vulnerabilities using customizable templates written in YAML.

PricingNot confirmed
PlatformsWeb

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#AlternativePricingOpen sourcePlatforms
1Pentest Contracts —Not stated—
2Nuclei —Yes—
3Oscp Exam Report Template Markdown —YesWindows
4Cli —Not stated—
5Results —Not statedWeb, Windows
6OSCP-Exam-Report-Template-Markdown —Not statedWeb, Windows
7Octane —Not statedWeb
8BeVigil —Not statedAndroid, Web
9Agentic Radar —Yes—
10masscan —Yes—
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Nuclei

github.com/projectdiscovery/nucleiOpen source
Also covers security and security tools · open source

Scan applications, APIs, networks, DNS, and cloud configurations for vulnerabilities using Nuclei.

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Results

nmap.org/ndiff
Also covers security and security tools · same kind of website

Ndiff compares Nmap scan results from two XML files, showing changes such as hosts and ports appearing or disappearing.

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masscan

github.com/robertdavidgraham/masscanOpen source
Also covers security and security tools · open source

Scan TCP ports with masscan, an asynchronous scanner designed for large network ranges.

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OTP Auth

apps.apple.com/app/otp-auth/id659877384FreemiumPick
Also covers security and security tools · same kind of website · free plan

Manage two-factor authentication codes with OTP Auth, an iOS app listed on the App Store.

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NVD

nvd.nist.gov
Also covers security and security tools · same kind of website

Search the National Vulnerability Database, a public resource for vulnerability information.

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Synk

security.snyk.io
Also covers security and security tools · same kind of website

The Snyk Security Database provides vulnerability details and remediation guidance for packages and cloud configurations.

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Lucia

lucia-auth.com
Also covers security and security tools · same kind of website

Lucia was deprecated in March 2025. The website was updated in July 2026 and points to code/auth_session.ts as a single-file replacement for the NPM package and to the Auth Book for auth information.

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What is the best alternative to Nuclei?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Nuclei are Pentest Contracts, Nuclei, and Oscp Exam Report Template Markdown.
Is there a free alternative to Nuclei?
Yes. OTP Auth is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Nuclei?
Yes: Nuclei, Oscp Exam Report Template Markdown, Agentic Radar, and masscan.

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