What AI says about OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP)
Since Jul 5Updated Oct 30, 2026Based on 9,303 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is a free, open-source web application security scanner for automated and manual vulnerability testing. It comes up when teams look for dynamic application security automation tools and vulnerability scanners for CI/CD pipelines.
Mentioned in
3%
of AI answers about OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) and its rivals
- ChatGPT4%
- Google AI Mode2%
Markets where AI mentions OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP)
Market# · Mentioned in
All markets3%
- Security Validation and Red Teaming PlatformsAI picks OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) and 3 more about as often#1 · 31%
- Continuous Automated Penetration TestingAI picks Pentera most#9 · 15%
- CI/CD Application Security Scanning ToolsAI picks Snyk and 1 more about as often#12 · 13%
- AI-Powered Code Review & SAST ToolsAI picks Semgrep most#22 · 4%
- AI Red Teaming & Pen TestingAI picks Mindgard and 4 more about as often#24 · 6%
- Network Firewall SolutionsAI picks OPNsense and 2 more about as often#26 · 5%
- AI Phishing Defense SoftwareAI picks Abnormal Security most#28 · 1%
- API Testing and Development ToolsAI picks Postman most#38 · 1%
- API Documentation & Developer Portal PlatformsAI picks Mintlify most#90 · 1%
- AI Code Quality & Review PlatformsAI picks SonarQube most#104 · <1%
- Cloud Infrastructure Management and SecurityAI picks Wiz most#228 · <1%
Topics where AI mentions OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP)
TopicMentioned in · on this topicRank
QuestionAI picks mostMentioned in
- Best API security testing for CI pipelines?on this questionAI picks OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) mostMentioned in 80%
- what's a good application security automation tool?on this questionAI picks Snyk mostMentioned in 53%
- As a cost-conscious organization, which open-source security tools are viable substitutes for commercial products in a small environment?on this questionAI picks Wazuh mostMentioned in 52%
- What are the most effective tools for network penetration testing in a corporate environment?on this questionAI picks Nmap and 1 more about as oftenMentioned in 33%
- What is the best CI/CD pipeline security scanner to integrate into an existing build pipeline for a DevOps engineer?on this questionAI picks Snyk mostMentioned in 28%
How prominently AI mentions OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP)
- Named first5%
- 2nd or 3rd18%
- Later77%
Insights for OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP)
Gap between platforms: The Mentioned in is higher on ChatGPT Search than on Google AI Mode in CI/CD Application Security Scanning Tools
ChatGPTChatGPT20%Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode8%
How AI rates OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP)
Common descriptions
open-source · free · free, open-source · scriptable · widely used · budget-conscious
Tone of AI’s statements about OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP)
- Positive66%
- Neutral30%
- Mixed4%
- Negative0%
Sources AI cites
- 9%
- Best security tool to integrate into CI/CD pipeline (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- DAST / SAST tools ? (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- What’s your favorite SAST tool(s)? (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- What’s your go to SAST? (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Pentesters, what web vulnerability scanner do you use? (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Top Penetration Testing Tools for Ethical Hackers (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- OPEN-SOURCE OR VERY LOW-COST CYBERSECURITY CONTROLS (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Which DAST tool do you use in your CI/CD pipelines? (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Best Vulnerability Scanner (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Vulnerability scanner for new web application (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- 7%
- Vulnerability Scanning Tools | OWASP Foundation (opens in a new tab) · 3%
- API Security Tools | OWASP Foundation (opens in a new tab) · 2%
- Free for Open Source Application Security Tools | OWASP Foundation (opens in a new tab) · 2%
- OWASP Top 10 API Security Risks – 2023 - OWASP API Security Top 10 (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- WSTG - v4.2 | OWASP Foundation (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Your site7%
- ZAP (opens in a new tab) · 3%
- ZAP – Guided ZAP Scans: Faster CI/CD Feedback Using Static Analysis (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- ZAP – Features (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- ZAP – Use the Client Spider for Modern Web Apps (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- ZAP – A Basic Penetration Test (opens in a new tab) · <1%Leaves OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) out
- ZAP – ZAP - API Scan (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- ZAP – Automation Guide - Options (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Leaves OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) out5%
- 7 Best Open Source API Security Tools (2026) - AppSec Santa (opens in a new tab) · 2%
- 37 Best DAST Tools for 2026 | AppSec Santa (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Best Application Security Tools 2026: 230 Reviewed (opens in a new tab) · <1%Leaves OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) out
- Best DAST Tools for APIs (2026): API Security Testing (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Free & Open-Source DAST Tools Compared (2026) (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Escape Review 2026: API DAST Tested (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Leaves OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) out3%
- Best 16 Open Source AppSec Tools for 2026 | Orca Security (opens in a new tab) · 2%Leaves OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) out
- Vulnerability Scanning Tools: Top 10 2026 | Orca Security (opens in a new tab) · 1%Leaves OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) out
- 3%
- Top 21 Web Application Penetration Testing Tools in 2026 (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Top 10 API Pentesting Tools in 2026 [Expert Opinion] (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- 13 Expert-Reviewed DAST Tools for 2026 You Should Know (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- 13 Best Web Application Vulnerability Scanners for 2026 (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Automated Penetration testing 101 ( How It Works + ROI You Can Expect) (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- 2%
- Automated Web Security Testing with OWASP ZAP | by Anantha Krishnan G (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Medium (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Top 10 API Security Testing Tools in 2025 You Should Know | by DevcopMe | Medium (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Security/Pen Testing: A guide to run OWASP Zap headless in containers for CI/CD pipeline. (opens in a new tab) · <1%
