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Burp Suite Pros and Cons: Top Advantages and Disadvantages

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Users value the ease of use of Burp Suite, finding it accessible for both beginners and experienced professionals. (10 mentions)
Users admire the user-friendly interface of Burp Suite, appreciating its ease of use and efficient navigation. (7 mentions)
Users value the wide range of plugins available in Burp Suite, enhancing their web security testing capabilities. (6 mentions)
Users value the comprehensive features of Burp Suite, appreciating its versatility and effectiveness in security testing. (5 mentions)
Users benefit from easy integrations in Burp Suite, enhancing their web security testing with various plugins and tools. (4 mentions)
Users highlight the efficient vulnerability identification capabilities of Burp Suite, appreciating its extensive testing features and ease of use. (4 mentions)
Users value the automated scanning features of Burp Suite, significantly reducing their workload during testing processes. (3 mentions)
Users value the tool efficiency of Burp Suite, streamlining both automated and manual security testing processes. (3 mentions)
Users report slow performance on low-spec computers, particularly when scanning extensive scopes or using multiple plugins. (4 mentions)
Users find the tool to be expensive, expressing concerns about the high price of the professional version. (3 mentions)
Users find the poor interface design of Burp Suite frustrating, particularly with font size and tab navigation issues. (2 mentions)
Users report frequent crashes and connection errors in Burp Suite, making troubleshooting difficult. (1 mentions)
Users face false positives with Burp Suite, which can lead to confusion and hinder effective vulnerability management. (1 mentions)
Users express concern over the lack of information in community support, making it hard to find solutions. (1 mentions)

Top Pros or Advantages of Burp Suite

1. Ease of Use
Users value the ease of use of Burp Suite, finding it accessible for both beginners and experienced professionals.
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Saurabh Kumar J.
SJ

Saurabh Kumar J.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Hackers Best Tool : Burp Suite"

What do you like about Burp Suite?

I use Burp Suite Community edition of Burp Suite and it has blends of features for hackers to hack. What I like best about Burp Suite is its ease of u

Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"THE tool for cyber security analyst"

What do you like about Burp Suite?

This is the only tool I use for my penetration testing projects. Especially for web applications. All the features like proxy, intruder, reapeter and

2. User Interface
Users admire the user-friendly interface of Burp Suite, appreciating its ease of use and efficient navigation.
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Yash P.
YP

Yash P.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Most recommended Security Testing tool"

What do you like about Burp Suite?

Currently, I use the community version that comes pre-installed with Kali Linux, but a friend of mine has access to the professional licensed version

Shubham B.
SB

Shubham B.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"The best tool for manual pentesting"

What do you like about Burp Suite?

Burpsuite brings everything i need to perform web application penetration testing into one easy to use gui. The ui is clean and beginner friendly yet

3. Testing Services
Users value the wide range of plugins available in Burp Suite, enhancing their web security testing capabilities.
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Shubham V.
SV

Shubham V.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"Burp Suite Professional Detailed Review"

What do you like about Burp Suite?

It is great tool for security testing. There is no other tool available in the market which matches the capability by Burp Suite. We can easily int

Yogendra J.
YJ

Yogendra J.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"A must have tool for security experts"

What do you like about Burp Suite?

The preferred toolbox for web security testers is Burp Suite Professional. Use it to automate routine testing processes, and then use its specialised

4. Features
Users value the comprehensive features of Burp Suite, appreciating its versatility and effectiveness in security testing.
See 5 mentions

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Shubham V.
SV

Shubham V.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"Burp Suite Professional Detailed Review"

What do you like about Burp Suite?

It is great tool for security testing. There is no other tool available in the market which matches the capability by Burp Suite. We can easily int

Saurabh Kumar J.
SJ

Saurabh Kumar J.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Hackers Best Tool : Burp Suite"

What do you like about Burp Suite?

I use Burp Suite Community edition of Burp Suite and it has blends of features for hackers to hack. What I like best about Burp Suite is its ease of u

5. Easy Integrations
Users benefit from easy integrations in Burp Suite, enhancing their web security testing with various plugins and tools.
See 4 mentions

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Saurabh J.
SJ

Saurabh J.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"BurpSuite Review"

What do you like about Burp Suite?

The fact that it is extensible, plug-ins can be integrated and offers cross-integration with lots of 3rd party softwares and services.

Yash P.
YP

Yash P.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Most recommended Security Testing tool"

What do you like about Burp Suite?

Currently, I use the community version that comes pre-installed with Kali Linux, but a friend of mine has access to the professional licensed version

6. Vulnerability Identification
Users highlight the efficient vulnerability identification capabilities of Burp Suite, appreciating its extensive testing features and ease of use.
See 4 mentions

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AA

Akinwale A.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"My wonderful experience with burp suit"

What do you like about Burp Suite?

I love the fact that it’s a wonderful penetration tools with wonderful properties like network scanning, network intrusion, vulnerability assessment a

Saurabh Kumar J.
SJ

Saurabh Kumar J.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Hackers Best Tool : Burp Suite"

What do you like about Burp Suite?

I use Burp Suite Community edition of Burp Suite and it has blends of features for hackers to hack. What I like best about Burp Suite is its ease of u

7. Automated Scanning
Users value the automated scanning features of Burp Suite, significantly reducing their workload during testing processes.
See 3 mentions

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AA

Akinwale A.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"My wonderful experience with burp suit"

What do you like about Burp Suite?

I love the fact that it’s a wonderful penetration tools with wonderful properties like network scanning, network intrusion, vulnerability assessment a

Abhay P.
AP

Abhay P.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Burp suite for application security testing"

What do you like about Burp Suite?

The things that I personally liked in burp suite are many out of which I would like to mention are: 1. Vulnerability scanner based on OWASP and SANS2

8. Tool Efficiency
Users value the tool efficiency of Burp Suite, streamlining both automated and manual security testing processes.
See 3 mentions

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Yogendra J.
YJ

Yogendra J.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"A must have tool for security experts"

What do you like about Burp Suite?

The preferred toolbox for web security testers is Burp Suite Professional. Use it to automate routine testing processes, and then use its specialised

Verified User
I

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Best tool for Penetration testing"

What do you like about Burp Suite?

Burp has all the tools that is needed for Ethical hacking

Top Cons or Disadvantages of Burp Suite

1. Slow Performance
Users report slow performance on low-spec computers, particularly when scanning extensive scopes or using multiple plugins.
See 4 mentions

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Pallab Jyoti B.
PB

Pallab Jyoti B.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"In my daily life I use it"

What do you dislike about Burp Suite?

If we install many plugins it hang sometimes if you have less RAM and too much false results I encounter over automation scan

Vansh G.
VG

Vansh G.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"The best Penetration Testing Software"

What do you dislike about Burp Suite?

Burp Suite’s biggest drawbacks is its steep learning curve for advanced features and its resource intensity, which can slow down large machines.

2. Expensive
Users find the tool to be expensive, expressing concerns about the high price of the professional version.
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Navaneeth Krishnan K.
NK

Navaneeth Krishnan K.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"BurpSuite user Experience"

What do you dislike about Burp Suite?

I am not happy with the high price of the tool, some of the querries in the community support pages still don't have a proper answer or solution

Verified User
I

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Best tool for Penetration testing"

What do you dislike about Burp Suite?

the professional version is little expensive

3. Poor Interface Design
Users find the poor interface design of Burp Suite frustrating, particularly with font size and tab navigation issues.
See 2 mentions

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Saurabh J.
SJ

Saurabh J.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"BurpSuite Review"

What do you dislike about Burp Suite?

Really wanting a major UI/UX overall from a very long time. Repeater tab is quite annoying for multiple tabs switching.

Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"THE tool for cyber security analyst"

What do you dislike about Burp Suite?

Although are are no reason to dislike this tool I found one thing very annoying. That is the display of it's interface. It doesn't allow user's to adj

4. Bugs
Users report frequent crashes and connection errors in Burp Suite, making troubleshooting difficult.
See 1 mentions

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Shubham V.
SV

Shubham V.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"Burp Suite Professional Detailed Review"

What do you dislike about Burp Suite?

Sometimes, it does not allow HTTP2 traffic and I have observed many crashes and socket connection error which are not easy to rectify. The same reques

5. False Positives
Users face false positives with Burp Suite, which can lead to confusion and hinder effective vulnerability management.
See 1 mentions

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Pallab Jyoti B.
PB

Pallab Jyoti B.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"In my daily life I use it"

What do you dislike about Burp Suite?

If we install many plugins it hang sometimes if you have less RAM and too much false results I encounter over automation scan

6. Lack of Information
Users express concern over the lack of information in community support, making it hard to find solutions.
See 1 mentions

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Navaneeth Krishnan K.
NK

Navaneeth Krishnan K.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"BurpSuite user Experience"

What do you dislike about Burp Suite?

I am not happy with the high price of the tool, some of the querries in the community support pages still don't have a proper answer or solution

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Muhammad M.
MM
Penetration Tester
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"gratest Http proxy all the time"
What do you like best about Burp Suite?

Burp Suite is a proxy tool that is popularly used for web application pentesting. This tool will help you get requests and responses. The best thing about it is that it has an automated crawl and audting feature that will reduced my half of work Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Burp Suite?

The professional version is too expensive. and we can't save the project file in the community edition. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mohammed K.
MK
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best tool for professional security engineer"
What do you like best about Burp Suite?

One of the best proxy tool for bugbounty hunter and penetration testers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Burp Suite?

Nothing can be dislike every professional loves it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security
CC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Essential tool for web security testing."
What do you like best about Burp Suite?

Comprehensive suite for web vulnerability testing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Burp Suite?

Steeper learning curve and occasional performance issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KK
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Burp is the best tool for anyone looking to assess vulnerabilities!"
What do you like best about Burp Suite?

Burp is a one-stop shop for vulnerability assessments. The extensions should never be overlooked because you can find the most helpful tools there to increase your burp's performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Burp Suite?

I wish there was a built in tool that would help find easily overlooked information such as information leakage (for personal data, financial data, and so on). Something that highlights requests. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"THE tool for cyber security analyst"
What do you like best about Burp Suite?

This is the only tool I use for my penetration testing projects. Especially for web applications. All the features like proxy, intruder, reapeter and much more makes the life of a analyst very easy. No other tool can stand against Burp suite. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Burp Suite?

Although are are no reason to dislike this tool I found one thing very annoying. That is the display of it's interface. It doesn't allow user's to adjust the font size. So in screen with high res you might face some problems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Yogendra J.
YJ
Synack Red Team Member
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"A must have tool for security experts"
What do you like best about Burp Suite?

The preferred toolbox for web security testers is Burp Suite Professional. Use it to automate routine testing processes, and then use its specialised manual and semi-automated security testing capabilities to delve further. Burp Suite Professional can assist you in conducting tests for the OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities and the most recent hacking methods. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Burp Suite?

There isn't anything about it that I dislike. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pallab Jyoti B.
PB
Bugbounty hunter
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"In my daily life I use it"
What do you like best about Burp Suite?

It's good to analyse behaviour of application and good api extension that we can integrate which make our work more easy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Burp Suite?

If we install many plugins it hang sometimes if you have less RAM and too much false results I encounter over automation scan Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"User friendly solution for conducting web and mobile testing"
What do you like best about Burp Suite?

1) A wide range of plugins is available for diverse testing purposes, including SQL injections (SQLIs), cross-site scripting (XSS), and information disclosures, among others.

2) User-friendly tabs offer different functionalities to facilitate ease of use

3) Detailed descriptions and step-by-step remediation instructions are provided for identified issues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Burp Suite?

Sometimes the tool is incompatible with computers with low specifications, as it requires significant resources when scanning high scopes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kiersten L.
KL
Technical Lead
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best Tool To Do Web Application Penetration Testing"
What do you like best about Burp Suite?

I am a Cyber Security Researcher, and BurpSuite has become a part of my day-to-day life. It helps me to test the security of our client websites. I use BurpSite Pro, which has awesome features that help me do web application testing easily. I can easily run an Automatic scan to find the common bug in the website, and it provides a detailed report of the scan and gives less false positives. The feature I love the most is intercepting all browser traffic and analyzing it. It has a feature called a repeater, I can easily capture the browser request, and without actually sending the request on the browser, I can repeat the send request multiple times. BurpSute has few attack modes, and the benefit of using BurpSuite pro is it has a few extra features. Like I can easily use a custom wordlist and increase the number of threads to run an attack. BurpSuite is the best and most powerful tool for security researchers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Burp Suite?

There is nothing to dislike in the burp suite. Sometimes it crashes I use a high number of threads. But It can be managable. Other than this, it's an excellent tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gautam R.
GR
Technology Analyst
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"The greatest TOOL of all time for web security!!"
What do you like best about Burp Suite?

Burpsuite is the first go tool for any security professional for conducting web application penetration testing. The features of the tool are limitless. One such feature is extender tab which gives the security testers access to number of different extensions with different capabilities of performing the testing based on the technology/platform/type of testing etc. And not just that the extensions are again subjected to the ongoing research done by the modern security engineers who are continuously working on cutting edge technologies and developing the extensions.

The other features of the tool includes repeater, intruder, sequencer, decoder and many more which further improves the quality of security testing being conducted. Burpsuite is a powerful and an ultimate tool if one knows how to use it efficiently and just to give an idea that it definitely will take a long time to master it because of the vastness of the features and technology being used in the technology space today.

I have been using Burpsuite for almost 5+ years now for doing anything on the web security aspects and definitely recommend to go for it if you area of interest aligns with security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Burp Suite?

There is nothing as such which I dislike about Burpsuite since it has such vast usage, capabilities and offers an amazing unified UI to make the most out of it.

There are community version of Burpsuite available with certain features being restricted which are only part of licensed Burpsuite pro/enterprise edition.

But if you are a beginner in web application security then community edition also has to offer a lots of learning in the beginning stages of testings but as you move towards the advance phases you will definitely feel the need of a licensed version which will cost around 399$ for a year. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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