Security & Vulnerability Tools Compared
ApifyForge compared 4 security and vulnerability actors for scanning CVE databases (NVD), certificate transparency logs (crt.sh), DNS records, and CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Each comparison includes per-query pricing, 30-day success rates, and feature matrices.
Compared on ApifyForge | Last updated | Metrics refreshed from the Apify Store API
Quick verdict
ApifyForge analyzed 4 actors across pricing, 30-day reliability, and usage data from the Apify Store API. Best value: NVD CVE Vulnerability Search at $0.003/cve-fetched. 4 actors compared across pricing and feature coverage.
| Actor | Price | Success Rate | Users (30d) | Runs (30d) | Key Features |
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| NVD CVE Vulnerability Search | $0.003/cve-fetched | N/A | — | — |
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| SSL Certificate Transparency Search | $0.003/certificate-fetched | N/A | — | — |
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| DNS Record Lookup — MX, SPF, DMARC & Email Security Checks | $0.003/dns-looked-up | N/A | — | — |
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| CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Search | $0.003/vulnerability-fetched | N/A | — | — |
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Feature comparison
| Feature | NVD CVE Vulnerability Search | SSL Certificate Transparency Search | DNS Record Lookup — MX, SPF, DMARC & Email Security Checks | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE search | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Certificate transparency | — | ✓ | — | — |
| DNS enumeration | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Exploit prioritization | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Subdomain discovery | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Batch queries | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Winner by scenario
| Scenario | Winner | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest cost | NVD CVE Vulnerability Search | $0.003/cve-fetched |
| Most popular | NVD CVE Vulnerability Search | Top pick |
Which one should you use?
CVE vulnerability database search. Best for security teams tracking known vulnerabilities and patch prioritization.
Certificate transparency log search. Best for discovering subdomains and monitoring certificate issuance.
DNS record enumeration. Best for infrastructure mapping and email configuration analysis.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Best for prioritizing patching of actively exploited vulnerabilities.
How ApifyForge compares actors
ApifyForge sources all comparison data from the Apify Store API. Live metrics are pulled for every actor listed, and side-by-side rankings are computed automatically.
- Metrics tracked: success rate (succeeded vs. failed runs over 30 days), total runs, active user count, pay-per-event pricing, and run volume trends.
- Update cadence: scores are refreshed automatically, so numbers reflect recent Apify platform activity.
- Limitations: comparisons reflect publicly available Apify Store metrics only. Actual performance may vary by use case, input complexity, proxy configuration, and target site behavior. Running your own test jobs before committing to a workflow is recommended.
Frequently asked questions
Which security & vulnerability tools actor should I use?
NVD CVE Vulnerability Search: CVE vulnerability database search. Best for security teams tracking known vulnerabilities and patch prioritization. SSL Certificate Transparency Search: Certificate transparency log search. Best for discovering subdomains and monitoring certificate issuance. DNS Record Lookup — MX, SPF, DMARC & Email Security Checks: DNS record enumeration. Best for infrastructure mapping and email configuration analysis. CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Search: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Best for prioritizing patching of actively exploited vulnerabilities.
How do these actors compare on pricing?
NVD CVE Vulnerability Search: $0.003/cve-fetched. SSL Certificate Transparency Search: $0.003/certificate-fetched. DNS Record Lookup — MX, SPF, DMARC & Email Security Checks: $0.003/dns-looked-up. CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Search: $0.003/vulnerability-fetched. Prices are pay-per-event on the Apify platform — you only pay for what you use.
Can I try all 4 actors before choosing?
Yes. All 4 actors on the Apify platform include a free tier. You can run test jobs with each actor on ApifyForge and compare real output before committing to one.
Where does ApifyForge get its comparison data?
ApifyForge sources all comparison metrics from the Apify Store API. Pricing, 30-day success rates, run counts, and user counts are pulled directly from the platform and refreshed at build time.
What is ApifyForge?
ApifyForge is a platform for discovering and comparing 300+ Apify web scraping actors. It provides real-time pricing data, reliability scores, and side-by-side feature comparisons across 20 categories including lead generation, contact scraping, and compliance screening.
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