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# Burp Suite vs Metasploit Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Burp Suite** [

4.8/5(129)

](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews#reviews)

**Metasploit** [

4.6/5(55)

](https://www.g2.com/products/metasploit/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Burp Suite**
 **$475.00** 1 User Per Year · Burp Suite Professional 

**Metasploit**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Burp Suite**
\<1 month

Based on 5 responses

**Metasploit**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Burp Suite**
Not enough reviews yet

**Metasploit**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Burp Suite**
$$$$$

**Metasploit**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Burp Suite**
Not enough reviews yet

**Metasploit**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Burp Suite**
[
Ease of Use (12)
](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1832997&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
User Interface (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1985812&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1832935&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Slow Performance (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1833005&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Metasploit**
[
Pentesting Efficiency (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/metasploit/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1978658&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expertise (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/metasploit/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1978657&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complex Setup (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/metasploit/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1978656&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Burp Suite**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_1eff145289f3ee8649ba9d287a4fc68a/gitlab.jpeg "Product Avatar Image")

GitLab

](https://www.g2.com/products/gitlab/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_793034d14bb0f3fa12d97cf3cc0032c4/jira.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Jira

](https://www.g2.com/products/jira/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_c65522c8f7bacfdc0684fc8d26bba00d/mozilla-firefox.png "Product Avatar Image")

Firefox

](https://www.g2.com/products/mozilla-firefox/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_fd527e1fc777d9e31b2a28e8d3c959a4/postman.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Postman

](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/integrations)

**Metasploit**
Not enough data

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Burp Suite**

9.4

9.4105

**Metasploit**

8.9

8.942

Ease of Use

**Burp Suite**

8.8

8.8108

**Metasploit**

8.1

8.142

Ease of Setup

**Burp Suite**

9.3

9.343

**Metasploit**

7.8

7.822

Ease of Admin

**Burp Suite**

9.2

9.228

**Metasploit**

8.3

8.320

Quality of Support

**Burp Suite**

8.7

8.794

**Metasploit**

8.2

8.236

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Burp Suite**

9.7

9.726

**Metasploit**

8.7

8.717

Product Direction (% positive)

**Burp Suite**

9.3

9.3104

**Metasploit**

9.1

9.138

Features

Penetration Testing[Hide 39 FeaturesShow 39 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.3

23

8.4

23

Administration

API

8.7(won by 0.2)

18

8.5

9

Extensibility

8.9(won by 0.8)

19

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

13

Reporting and Analytics

9.0(won by 1.3)

19

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.7

14

Analysis

Issue Tracking

8.3(won by 0.2)

15

8.1

12

Reconnaissance

9.3(won by 0.7)

23

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.6

17

Vulnerability Scan

8.9(won by 0.2)

23

8.7

19

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Scans

Not enough data

Not enough data

SPA Scans

Not enough data

Not enough data

Testing

Command-Line Tools

7.1

14

9.1(won by 2.0)

20

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Manual Testing

9.4(won by 1.1)

22

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

21

Test Automation

8.1(won by 0.1)

20

8.0

16

Performance and Reliability

8.8(won by 0.4)

22

8.4

19

Additional Functionality

Network Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

SQL Injections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remediation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-User Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web-Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Runtime Container Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Cracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Simulated Threat Attacks

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certificates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-Site Scripting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Exploit Frameworks

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanner[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.1

78

Not enough data

Performance

Issue Tracking

8.9(won by default)

65

|

Verified

Not enough data

Detection Rate

8.6(won by default)

69

|

Verified

Not enough data

False Positives

7.1(won by default)

69

|

Verified

Not enough data

Automated Scans

8.6(won by default)

69

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network

Compliance Testing

7.9(won by default)

57

|

Verified

Not enough data

Perimeter Scanning

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Configuration Monitoring

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Source-Code Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application

Manual Application Testing

9.3(won by default)

73

|

Verified

Not enough data

Static Code Analysis

7.6(won by default)

60

Not enough data

Black Box Testing

9.0(won by default)

68

|

Verified

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner

Autonomous Task Execution

6.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Data Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virus Definition Update

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Runtime Container Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

SQL Injections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web-Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Crawling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

API / Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Extensibility

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analysis

Reporting and Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Static Code Analysis

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scan

Not enough data

Not enough data

Code Analysis

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Testing

Manual Testing

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Test Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Black-Box Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Detection Rate

Not enough data

Not enough data

False Positives

Not enough data

Not enough data

Red Teaming Tools[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adversary Emulation & Operations - Red Teaming Tools

Command & Control Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lateral Movement Simulation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Post-Exploitation Workflows

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Stage Attack Campaigns

Not enough data

Not enough data

MITRE ATT&CK & Reporting - Red Teaming Tools

Detection Gap Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

MITRE ATT&CK Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adversary Campaign Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI-Powered Red Teaming - Red Teaming Tools

AI-Assisted Remediation Recommendations

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI-Generated Attack Paths

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI-Powered Detection Coverage Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Burp Suite](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1084a0792dcd7344d19c56aea015669c/burp-suite.svg "Burp Suite")](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews)

Burp Suite

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

31.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

40.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

28.8%

[![Metasploit](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_bbb8392f9e5dedc53d202a2327302a06/metasploit.jpg "Metasploit")](https://www.g2.com/products/metasploit/reviews)

Metasploit

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

47.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

39.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

13.2%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

31.2%

47.2%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

40.0%

39.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

28.8%

13.2%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Burp Suite](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1084a0792dcd7344d19c56aea015669c/burp-suite.svg "Burp Suite")](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews)
Burp Suite

Information Technology and Services

28.8%

Computer & Network Security

27.2%

Computer Software

15.2%

Financial Services

4.8%

Retail

3.2%

Other

20.8%

[![Metasploit](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_bbb8392f9e5dedc53d202a2327302a06/metasploit.jpg "Metasploit")](https://www.g2.com/products/metasploit/reviews)
Metasploit

Computer & Network Security

34.0%

Information Technology and Services

22.6%

Computer Software

7.5%

Security and Investigations

3.8%

Computer Networking

3.8%

Other

28.3%

FAQs

## Burp Suite vs Metasploit FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Metasploit vs Burp Suite?

Burp Suite stands out for its ease of use and user interface, while Metasploit is recognized for penetration testing efficiency and expertise.

| [Metasploit](https://www.g2.com/products/metasploit/reviews) | [Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.6/5 (55 reviews) | 4.8/5 (129 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Mid-Market |
| 7.8 | 9.3 |
| 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Pentesting Efficiency | Ease of Use |

### How do the pricing models of Metasploit and Burp Suite compare?

Burp Suite is rated higher for price satisfaction, with reviewers consistently citing its value despite a higher cost, while Metasploit receives less recent value sentiment.

- **Metasploit:** In recent reviews, pricing is not a prominent theme, and reviewers focus more on technical capabilities than value.
- **Burp Suite:** Reviewers frequently mention the high cost but justify it by the depth of features and ROI for professional penetration testers.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers cite Burp Suite's comprehensive feature set and integration capabilities as reasons for choosing it over other tools, despite its price.

### What are the best alternatives to Metasploit and Burp Suite?

The top 3 alternatives to Metasploit and Burp Suite are Intruder, Acunetix by Invicti, and Core Impact.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Metasploit](https://www.g2.com/products/metasploit/reviews) | 4.6/5 (55 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Pentesting Efficiency |
| [Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews) | 4.8/5 (129 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers note the high cost but strong value for professionals | Ease of Use |
| [Intruder](https://www.g2.com/products/intruder/reviews) | 4.8/5 (209 reviews) | — | — | — |
| [Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/acunetix-by-invicti/reviews) | 4.1/5 (105 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Core Impact](https://www.g2.com/products/core-impact/reviews) | 4.1/5 (30 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Penetration Testing features should I prioritize when comparing Metasploit and Burp Suite?

Buyers should prioritize ease of use, integration capabilities, automated scanning, user interface, and penetration testing efficiency when comparing Metasploit and Burp Suite.

- **Ease of Use:** Burp Suite has 12 all-time mentions for ease of use, with an Ease of Use score of 8.8 versus Metasploit's 8.1.
- **Integration Capabilities:** Burp Suite has 4 all-time mentions for integration capabilities and easy integrations, while Metasploit does not have recent integration mentions.
- **Automated Scanning:** Burp Suite is cited for automated scanning in 2 all-time mentions; Metasploit does not have this as a prominent theme.
- **User Interface:** Burp Suite has 8 all-time mentions for user interface and 4 for clear interface, while Metasploit does not have UI as a top theme.
- **Pentesting Efficiency:** Metasploit is cited for pentesting efficiency in 2 all-time mentions, while Burp Suite is noted for tool efficiency in 3 all-time mentions.

### What are the pros and cons of Metasploit vs Burp Suite?

Burp Suite's headline strength is ease of use and a robust user interface, while Metasploit is recognized for penetration testing efficiency and expertise.

- **Metasploit strengths:** Pentesting efficiency (2 all-time mentions), expertise (1 all-time mention), extensive exploit and payload database, and strong integration with other security tools.
- **Metasploit trade-offs:** Complex setup (1 all-time mention), higher learning curve for beginners, and occasional false positives and database update delays.
- **Burp Suite strengths:** Ease of use (12 all-time mentions), user interface (8 all-time mentions), testing services (7 all-time mentions), integration capabilities (4 all-time mentions), automated scanning (2 all-time mentions), and strong vulnerability identification (4 all-time mentions).
- **Burp Suite trade-offs:** Expensive (5 all-time mentions), slow performance on resource-constrained systems (5 all-time mentions), and a high learning curve for advanced features (2 all-time mentions).

### Is Metasploit or Burp Suite better for small businesses?

Metasploit is a better fit for small businesses, as it is most frequently reviewed by small-business users and is recognized for its penetration testing efficiency.

- **Metasploit:** Largest reviewer segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight its efficiency and suitability for penetration testing in smaller environments.
- **Burp Suite:** Largest reviewer segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note its value for professional teams but cite the higher cost as a barrier for small organizations.

### Which Penetration Testing platform has better integrations?

Burp Suite is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing its extension ecosystem and integration with tools like Postman.

- **Metasploit:** No recent reviewer-cited integrations are mentioned.
- **Burp Suite:** Reviewers mention integration with Postman and highlight the extensive extension ecosystem through the BApp Store, with 4 all-time mentions for easy integrations and integration capabilities.

### How do Metasploit and Burp Suite compare on customer support?

Burp Suite and Metasploit are rated within 0.5 points on Quality of Support, with Burp Suite at 8.7 and Metasploit at 8.2, indicating near parity.

- **Metasploit:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive, with some citing helpful documentation and others noting occasional delays or brief explanations.
- **Burp Suite:** Reviewers highlight strong documentation, the Web Security Academy, and responsive email and community support, with several citing positive onboarding experiences.

### Which is easier to implement, Metasploit or Burp Suite?

Burp Suite leads on Ease of Setup with a score of 9.3 versus Metasploit's 7.8, a difference of 1.5 points, indicating a significantly easier implementation experience.

- **Metasploit:** Reviewers note that setup can be complex, especially for beginners, and cite challenges with installation and configuration.
- **Burp Suite:** Reviewers consistently describe the setup process as straightforward and user-friendly, with minimal configuration required to begin testing.

### Which product has better False Positives?

Burp Suite is favored for lower false positives, with reviewers citing its scanner's accuracy and fewer false positives in automated testing.

- **Metasploit:** Reviewers mention that Metasploit can generate false positives, resulting in lost time and effort investigating non-existent vulnerabilities.
- **Burp Suite:** Multiple reviewers highlight that Burp Suite's automated scanner produces fewer false positives, and 2 all-time mentions cite detection and accuracy as strengths.

Alternatives

**Burp Suite Alternatives**

 ![Intruder](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1539808658/intruder.svg "Intruder")

[
Intruder
](/products/intruder/reviews)

 ![Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8b9bbc1b8758727122569ca626a30959/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix.svg "Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)")

[
Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)
](/products/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix/reviews)

 ![Invicti](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3bee4d2b732dab5368b9a8aa21f05e30/invicti.svg "Invicti")

[
Invicti
](/products/invicti/reviews)

 ![Veracode Application Security Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d30c215643c0b745ba4951ab20b60121/veracode-application-security-platform.svg "Veracode Application Security Platform")

[
Veracode Application...
](/products/veracode-application-security-platform/reviews)

**Metasploit Alternatives**

 ![Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8b9bbc1b8758727122569ca626a30959/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix.svg "Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)")

[
Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)
](/products/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix/reviews)

 ![Core Impact](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3035052d6bfeb5a52ef3d5aa9204586d/core-impact.svg "Core Impact")

[
Core Impact
](/products/core-impact/reviews)

 ![Invicti](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3bee4d2b732dab5368b9a8aa21f05e30/invicti.svg "Invicti")

[
Invicti
](/products/invicti/reviews)

 ![SQLmap](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_0c7a42988b3f8636634ea5dcddfb64f2/sqlmap.jpg "SQLmap")

[
SQLmap
](/products/sqlmap/reviews)

## Burp Suite vs Metasploit

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Burp Suite easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Burp Suite overall.

- Reviewers felt that Burp Suite meets the needs of their business better than Metasploit.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Burp Suite is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Burp Suite over Metasploit.