Compare Burp Suite and Cobalt 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (55.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$475.00 1 User Per Year
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Burp Suite
Star Rating
(127)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$475.00 1 User Per Year
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Star Rating
(172)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (55.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Burp Suite excels in providing a comprehensive tool for web security testing, with users highlighting its powerful automated scanning features combined with deep manual control, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced professionals.
- Users say Cobalt stands out for its efficient service delivery, particularly in external penetration testing, with feedback praising the speed of scheduling and execution, as well as the quality of the reports generated.
- According to verified reviews, Burp Suite's user interface is noted for being clean and beginner-friendly, which helps new users quickly adapt while still offering advanced features that seasoned pentesters appreciate.
- Reviewers mention that Cobalt's automation capabilities significantly enhance security measures for teams, allowing for realistic attack simulations that mimic actual threats, which is a key advantage for organizations looking to bolster their security frameworks.
- Users highlight that while Burp Suite has a strong community support system, Cobalt's focus on automating penetration testing as a service simplifies the process, making it easier for teams to manage their security needs without extensive manual intervention.
- G2 reviewers note that Burp Suite has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its robust feature set and user-friendly design, while Cobalt, despite its strengths in service delivery, has a slightly lower satisfaction rating, indicating room for improvement in user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Burp Suite
Burp Suite Professional
$475.00
1 User Per Year
Test, find and exploit vulnerabilities faster with the complete manual testing toolkit. Best for pentesters and hands-on security professionals.
- Map your entire attack surface, including hidden and dynamic content.
- Intercept, inspect, and modify HTTP/S traffic in real time with Proxy.
- Test protected areas and APIs including OpenAPI, GraphQL, and SOAP.
Cobalt
Standard
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For teams in need of a speedy, annual pentest to meet a compliance need or client request.
- SAML-Based SSO
- User And Group Access Controls
- Best Practice Methodology + Coverage Checklist
Free Trial
Burp Suite
No trial information availableCobalt
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
103
9.3
127
Ease of Use
8.8
106
9.2
128
Ease of Setup
9.3
41
9.1
118
Ease of Admin
9.2
28
9.3
85
Quality of Support
8.7
92
9.2
126
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
26
9.3
86
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
103
8.7
117
Features by Category
Administration
8.7
18
8.0
78
8.9
19
Feature Not Available
9.0
19
9.1
90
Analysis
8.3
15
9.0
89
9.3
23
8.8
84
8.9
23
8.7
73
Testing
7.1
14
Feature Not Available
9.4
22
8.4
86
8.1
20
Feature Not Available
8.8
22
9.1
90
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Analysis
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Feature Not Available
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Feature Not Available
8.6
7
Testing
Feature Not Available
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
8.9
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
68
Not enough data
Network
7.9
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Application
9.3
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
60
Not enough data
9.0
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Burp Suite and Cobalt are categorized as Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and Penetration Testing
Unique Categories
Burp Suite is categorized as Vulnerability Scanner
Cobalt is categorized as Crowd Testing Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Burp Suite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Cobalt
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
28.5%
Computer & Network Security
27.6%
Computer Software
15.4%
Financial Services
4.9%
Retail
3.3%
Other
20.3%
Computer Software
27.6%
Information Technology and Services
20.5%
Financial Services
7.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.5%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
2.6%
Other
37.2%
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Discussions
Is BurpSuite free?
2 Comments
GR
You can have Burpsuite for free as the community edition however there will be certain features which cannot be used in the community edition. To get full...Read more
How do i intercept network that i am connected to?
2 Comments
JZ
Check wether the network ip is accessable with the browser. If yes then you can use the same steps as you are using to intersept web applications.Read more
What is Burp Suite Professional?
1 Comment
NR
Burp Suite professional is a security testing tool.
Security testing professional or penetration testing professional use this tool for find security...Read more
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