Guardian360 vs OpenKAT
Alternative to OpenKAT
Guardian360 is a genuine alternative to OpenKAT. A Dutch open-source assessment toolkit that orchestrates existing scanners, suited to technical and public-sector teams.
What OpenKAT is good at
OpenKAT is a Dutch open-source toolkit that orchestrates existing scanners. It is powerful for public-sector pilots and technical teams, but it is DIY to set up, run and maintain.
Side by side
How they compare
| Guardian360 | OpenKAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Company origin & data residency | Netherlands, EU-only | Netherlands (EU, community) |
| Partner model | Partner-only | Open-source / community |
| Deployment approach | Agentless SaaS | DIY orchestration on-prem |
| Compliance coverage | 25+ frameworks, continuously mapped | Manual / user-defined |
| Intrusion detection | Built-in honeypots | N/A |
| Microsoft 365 insight | Included | No |
| Container & cloud scanning | Planned for 2026 | Depends on plugins |
| Mobile app | Yes (Android & iOS) | No |
| Automation & ease of use | High | Low; manual setup |
| Pricing / MSP model | MSP pricing per employee / IP | Free; no multi-tenant |
| Auto-remediation | Partner-guided | N/A |
| Free trial / quick scan | Yes, incl. free WordPress plugin | Open source only |
| Smallest client size | From 10 employees / IPs | N/A |
| Data sovereignty (EU-only) | Yes | Yes |
| Supply-chain compliance | Yes, NIS2/Cbw + CRA questionnaires | No |
Based on publicly available information at the time of writing. Vendors evolve quickly, always verify the latest details with each provider.
When OpenKAT may fit better
Technical public-sector or research teams that want a free, open-source orchestration toolkit and can invest the setup effort.
When Guardian360 fits better
Organisations that want a ready-to-use, multi-tenant platform with scanning, compliance mapping, detection and Microsoft 365 insight, delivered through a partner.
Common questions
Guardian360 vs OpenKAT, answered
Both are Dutch, why Guardian360?
OpenKAT is a community toolkit you assemble and run yourself. Guardian360 is a managed, multi-tenant platform with compliance mapping, detection and M365 insight built in.
Is OpenKAT free?
Yes, it is open-source. Guardian360 is a commercial, partner-delivered subscription with no setup effort on your side.
See it on your own environment
Run a free Quickscan, start a trial, or talk to a partner. Guardian360 is delivered exclusively through our partners.