# Burp Suite vs HCL AppScan Comparison

| | Burp Suite | HCL AppScan | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 128 | 76 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (40.3% of reviews) | Enterprise (53.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $475.00 1 User Per Year | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Burp Suite

Pros:
- Ease of Use (12 reviews)
- User Interface (8 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (5 reviews)
- Slow Performance (5 reviews)

### HCL AppScan

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Burp Suite | HCL AppScan | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.5 (104 reviews) | 8.7 (60 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (107 reviews) | 8.6 (63 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (42 reviews) | 8.5 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (28 reviews) | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (93 reviews) | 8.5 (61 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.7 (26 reviews) | 8.8 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (103 reviews) | 8.4 (59 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Burp Suite

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Burp Suite Professional 

Price: $475.00 1 User Per Year

Description: Test, find and exploit vulnerabilities faster with the complete manual testing toolkit. Best for pentesters and hands-on security professionals.

Key Features:
- 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.

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### HCL AppScan

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: HCL AppScan CodeSweep

Price: Free

Description: Free-to-use security tool for developers alike who need to "spell check" and fix their code, as they write it, in multiple IDEs.

Key Features:
- Ideal for Developers

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/hcl-appscan/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Penetration Testing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Burp Suite** | 9.3/10 | 23 |
| **HCL AppScan** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Burp Suite | HCL AppScan | 
|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Extensibility** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Analytics** | 9.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Burp Suite | HCL AppScan | 
|---|---|---|
| **Issue Tracking** | 8.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reconnaissance** | 9.3 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scan** | 8.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Testing

| Feature | Burp Suite | HCL AppScan | 
|---|---|---|
| **Command-Line Tools** | 7.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Manual Testing** | 9.4 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Test Automation** | 8.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 8.8 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Burp Suite** | N/A | N/A |
| **HCL AppScan** | 8.1/10 | 24 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Burp Suite | HCL AppScan | 
|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.3 (22 reviews) | 
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | 8.5 (21 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Burp Suite | HCL AppScan | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | 7.8 (22 reviews) | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 
| **Code Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 

#### Testing

| Feature | Burp Suite | HCL AppScan | 
|---|---|---|
| **Command-Line Tools** | Not enough data | 7.6 (21 reviews) | 
| **Manual Testing** | Not enough data | 7.8 (21 reviews) | 
| **Test Automation** | Not enough data | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Testing** | Not enough data | 7.9 (21 reviews) | 
| **Black-Box Scanning** | Not enough data | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 
| **Detection Rate** | Not enough data | 8.3 (22 reviews) | 
| **False Positives** | Not enough data | 7.3 (22 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

| Feature | Burp Suite | HCL AppScan | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Burp Suite** | N/A | N/A |
| **HCL AppScan** | 8.1/10 | 30 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Burp Suite | HCL AppScan | 
|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.1 (26 reviews) | 
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Burp Suite | HCL AppScan | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.5 (29 reviews) | 
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.0 (27 reviews) | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | Feature Not Available | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Scan** | Not enough data | 8.5 (27 reviews) | 
| **Code Analysis** | Feature Not Available | 8.3 (27 reviews) | 

#### Testing

| Feature | Burp Suite | HCL AppScan | 
|---|---|---|
| **Manual Testing** | Feature Not Available | 7.7 (28 reviews) | 
| **Test Automation** | Not enough data | 7.9 (24 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Testing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (26 reviews) | 
| **Black-Box Scanning** | Not enough data | 8.2 (29 reviews) | 
| **Detection Rate** | Not enough data | 8.2 (29 reviews) | 
| **False Positives** | Not enough data | 7.1 (29 reviews) | 

### Vulnerability Scanner

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Burp Suite** | 8.4/10 | 77 |
| **HCL AppScan** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | Burp Suite | HCL AppScan | 
|---|---|---|
| **Issue Tracking** | 8.9 (65 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Detection Rate** | 8.7 (68 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **False Positives** | 7.1 (68 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Scans** | 8.6 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Network

| Feature | Burp Suite | HCL AppScan | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Testing** | 7.9 (57 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Perimeter Scanning** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Application

| Feature | Burp Suite | HCL AppScan | 
|---|---|---|
| **Manual Application Testing** | 9.3 (72 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | 7.6 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Black Box Testing** | 9.0 (67 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner

| Feature | Burp Suite | HCL AppScan | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Software Composition Analysis

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Burp Suite** | N/A | N/A |
| **HCL AppScan** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality - Software Composition Analysis 

| Feature | Burp Suite | HCL AppScan | 
|---|---|---|
| **Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transparency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis

| Feature | Burp Suite | HCL AppScan | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remediation Suggestions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Thorough Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Burp Suite** | N/A | N/A |
| **HCL AppScan** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)

| Feature | Burp Suite | HCL AppScan | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/dynamic-application-security-testing-dast)

**Unique to Burp Suite (2):** [Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-scanner), [Penetration Testing Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/penetration-testing-tools)

**Unique to HCL AppScan (3):** [Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/interactive-application-security-testing-iast), [Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/static-application-security-testing-sast), [Software Composition Analysis Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-composition-analysis)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Burp Suite | HCL AppScan | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 31.5% | 27.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 40.3% | 19.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 28.2% | 53.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Burp Suite

- **Information Technology and Services:** 28.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 27.4%
- **Computer Software:** 15.3%
- **Financial Services:** 4.8%
- **Retail:** 3.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.4%
- **Education Management:** 2.4%
- **Telecommunications:** 1.6%
- **Medical Practice:** 1.6%
- **Management Consulting:** 1.6%
- **Other:** 11.3%

#### HCL AppScan

- **Information Technology and Services:** 24.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 13.5%
- **Computer Software:** 9.5%
- **Automotive:** 8.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 5.4%
- **Banking:** 5.4%
- **Accounting:** 2.7%
- **Financial Services:** 2.7%
- **Government Administration:** 2.7%
- **Insurance:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 23.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Burp Suite

- [Intruder](https://www.g2.com/products/intruder/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (206 reviews)
- [Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/acunetix-by-invicti/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (105 reviews)
- [Invicti (formerly Netsparker)](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti-formerly-netsparker/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (68 reviews)
- [Veracode Application Security Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veracode-application-security-platform/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (25 reviews)
- [Tenable Nessus](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-nessus/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (301 reviews)
- [Detectify](https://www.g2.com/products/detectify/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (51 reviews)
- [Pentest-Tools.com](https://www.g2.com/products/pentest-tools-com/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (100 reviews)
- [Tenable Vulnerability Management](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-vulnerability-management/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (122 reviews)
- [GitLab](https://www.g2.com/products/gitlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (888 reviews)
- [Metasploit](https://www.g2.com/products/metasploit/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (55 reviews)

### Alternatives to HCL AppScan

- [Invicti (formerly Netsparker)](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti-formerly-netsparker/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (68 reviews)
- [Veracode Application Security Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veracode-application-security-platform/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (25 reviews)
- [Checkmarx](https://www.g2.com/products/checkmarx/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (36 reviews)
- [SonarQube](https://www.g2.com/products/sonarqube/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (139 reviews)
- [GitLab](https://www.g2.com/products/gitlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (888 reviews)
- [OpenText Core Application Security](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-core-application-security/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [Tenable Nessus](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-nessus/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (301 reviews)
- [GitHub](https://www.g2.com/products/github/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2333 reviews)
- [Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/acunetix-by-invicti/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (105 reviews)
- [Mend.io](https://www.g2.com/products/mend-io/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (112 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Burp Suite

- Title: [Is BurpSuite free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-burpsuite-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [How do i intercept network that i am connected to?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12021-how-do-i-intercept-network-that-i-am-connected-to) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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."
- Title: [What is Burp Suite Professional?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-burp-suite-professional) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Burp Suite professional is a security testing tool.
Security testing professional or penetration testing professional use this tool for find security..."
- Title: [What is BurpSuite used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-burpsuite-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "To identify vulnerability"
- Title: [You're go to extenion in Burp?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/you-re-go-to-extenion-in-burp) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Intruder, XSSValidator, Sequencer, Encoder, Decoder"

### HCL AppScan

- Title: [Who owns AppScan?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-owns-appscan) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "HCL AppScan is owned by HCL Software."
- Title: [Is AppScan free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-appscan-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "APPSCAN CodeSweep is free as a plugin in Visual Studio."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/burp-suite-vs-hcl-appscan)