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At a Glance
Metasploit
Metasploit
Star Rating
(55)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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ZAP by Checkmarx
ZAP by Checkmarx
Star Rating
(12)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Metasploit excels in its Command-Line Tools, achieving a score of 9.2, which allows for advanced users to perform complex tasks efficiently. In contrast, ZAP by Checkmarx scores lower at 7.6, indicating it may not cater as well to users who prefer command-line interfaces.
  • Reviewers mention that ZAP by Checkmarx shines in Vulnerability Scanning, with a score of 9.4, making it a strong choice for users focused on identifying security vulnerabilities quickly. Metasploit, while still effective, has a slightly lower score of 8.7 in this area.
  • G2 users highlight that ZAP by Checkmarx offers superior Reporting and Analytics capabilities, scoring 8.8 compared to Metasploit's 7.6. This feature is particularly beneficial for teams needing detailed insights into security assessments.
  • Users on G2 report that Metasploit's Manual Testing capabilities score 8.3, which is higher than ZAP by Checkmarx's 7.5. This suggests that Metasploit may provide a more robust environment for manual penetration testing.
  • Reviewers mention that ZAP by Checkmarx has a better overall Ease of Use rating of 9.0 compared to Metasploit's 8.0, indicating that ZAP may be more user-friendly for those new to security testing tools.
  • Users say that both products have similar Quality of Support ratings at 8.1, but ZAP by Checkmarx's higher overall scores in other areas may suggest a more comprehensive support experience overall.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Metasploit
No pricing available
ZAP by Checkmarx
Open source
Free
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Free Trial
Metasploit
Free Trial is available
ZAP by Checkmarx
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
42
9.6
12
Ease of Use
8.1
42
9.0
12
Ease of Setup
7.8
22
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.3
20
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
36
8.1
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
17
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
38
10.0
11
Features by Category
8.4
23
8.4
13
Administration
8.5
9
8.3
12
8.1
13
8.8
12
7.7
14
8.8
12
Analysis
8.1
12
8.1
12
8.6
17
8.2
12
8.7
19
9.4
12
Testing
9.1
20
7.6
12
8.3
21
7.5
12
8.0
16
8.6
12
8.4
19
8.9
12
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Metasploit
Metasploit
ZAP by Checkmarx
ZAP by Checkmarx
Metasploit and ZAP by Checkmarx are categorized as Penetration Testing
Unique Categories
Metasploit
Metasploit has no unique categories
ZAP by Checkmarx
ZAP by Checkmarx is categorized as Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Metasploit
Metasploit
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
47.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.2%
ZAP by Checkmarx
ZAP by Checkmarx
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
75.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
8.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Metasploit
Metasploit
Computer & Network Security
34.0%
Information Technology and Services
22.6%
Computer Software
7.5%
Security and Investigations
3.8%
Financial Services
3.8%
Other
28.3%
ZAP by Checkmarx
ZAP by Checkmarx
Computer & Network Security
41.7%
Information Technology and Services
25.0%
Computer Software
16.7%
Internet
8.3%
Hospital & Health Care
8.3%
Other
0.0%
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