# Top 10 Metasploit Alternatives & Competitors
**Average Rating:** 4.6/5
**Total Number of Reviews:** 55
Metasploit is not the only option for Penetration Testing Tools. Explore other competing options and alternatives. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Metasploit include security. The best overall Metasploit alternative is Burp Suite. Other similar apps like Metasploit are Acunetix by Invicti, Core Impact, SQLmap, and Invicti (formerly Netsparker). Metasploit alternatives can be found in [Penetration Testing Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/penetration-testing-tools) but may also be in [Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-scanner) or [Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/dynamic-application-security-testing-dast).


## Best Paid & Free Alternatives to Metasploit
  - [Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews)
  - [Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/acunetix-by-invicti/reviews)
  - [Core Impact](https://www.g2.com/products/core-impact/reviews)
  - [SQLmap](https://www.g2.com/products/sqlmap/reviews)
  - [Invicti (formerly Netsparker)](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti-formerly-netsparker/reviews)
  - [Intruder](https://www.g2.com/products/intruder/reviews)
  - [Cobalt](https://www.g2.com/products/cobalt-io-cobalt/reviews)
  - [Pentera](https://www.g2.com/products/pentera/reviews)
  - [Pentest-Tools.com](https://www.g2.com/products/pentest-tools-com/reviews)
  - [Astra Pentest](https://www.g2.com/products/astra-pentest/reviews)

## Top 10 Alternatives to Metasploit Recently Reviewed By G2 Community
Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how Metasploit stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Computer & Network Security, Computer Networking, and Security and Investigations, and find the best product for your business.


  ### 1. [Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews)
By PortSwigger
**Average Rating:** 4.8/5
**Total Reviews:** 129
Burp Suite is a toolkit for web application security testing.


Reviewers say compared to Metasploit, Burp Suite is:
- Easier to set up
- Easier to do business with
- Easier to admin
Categories in common with Metasploit: [Penetration Testing](https://www.g2.com/categories/penetration-testing-tools)

**Compare:** [Metasploit vs Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/compare/burp-suite-vs-metasploit)
**Compare Burp Suite with other alternatives:**
- [Burp Suite vs Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/compare/acunetix-by-invicti-vs-burp-suite)
- [Burp Suite vs Core Impact](https://www.g2.com/compare/burp-suite-vs-core-impact)
- [Burp Suite vs SQLmap](https://www.g2.com/compare/burp-suite-vs-sqlmap)
- [Burp Suite vs Invicti (formerly Netsparker)](https://www.g2.com/compare/burp-suite-vs-invicti-formerly-netsparker)
- [Burp Suite vs Intruder](https://www.g2.com/compare/burp-suite-vs-intruder)
- [Burp Suite vs Cobalt](https://www.g2.com/compare/burp-suite-vs-cobalt-io-cobalt)
- [Burp Suite vs Pentera](https://www.g2.com/compare/burp-suite-vs-pentera)
- [Burp Suite vs Pentest-Tools.com](https://www.g2.com/compare/burp-suite-vs-pentest-tools-com)
- [Burp Suite vs Astra Pentest](https://www.g2.com/compare/astra-pentest-vs-burp-suite)

  ### 2. [Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/acunetix-by-invicti/reviews)
By Invicti Security
**Average Rating:** 4.1/5
**Total Reviews:** 105
Acunetix by Invicti automatically crawls and scans off-the-shelf and custom-built websites and web applications for SQL Injection, XSS, XXE, SSRF, Host Header Attacks & over 3000 other web vulnerabilities. It also provides a wide variety of reports to help developers and business owners alike to quickly identify a web application’s threat surface, detect what needs to be fixed, and ensure conformance with several compliance standards.


Reviewers say compared to Metasploit, Acunetix by Invicti is:
- More expensive
- Easier to set up
- More usable
Categories in common with Metasploit: [Penetration Testing](https://www.g2.com/categories/penetration-testing-tools)

**Compare:** [Metasploit vs Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/compare/acunetix-by-invicti-vs-metasploit)
**Compare Acunetix by Invicti with other alternatives:**
- [Acunetix by Invicti vs Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/compare/acunetix-by-invicti-vs-burp-suite)
- [Acunetix by Invicti vs Core Impact](https://www.g2.com/compare/acunetix-by-invicti-vs-core-impact)
- [Acunetix by Invicti vs SQLmap](https://www.g2.com/compare/acunetix-by-invicti-vs-sqlmap)
- [Acunetix by Invicti vs Invicti (formerly Netsparker)](https://www.g2.com/compare/acunetix-by-invicti-vs-invicti-formerly-netsparker)
- [Acunetix by Invicti vs Intruder](https://www.g2.com/compare/acunetix-by-invicti-vs-intruder)
- [Acunetix by Invicti vs Cobalt](https://www.g2.com/compare/acunetix-by-invicti-vs-cobalt-io-cobalt)
- [Acunetix by Invicti vs Pentera](https://www.g2.com/compare/acunetix-by-invicti-vs-pentera)
- [Acunetix by Invicti vs Pentest-Tools.com](https://www.g2.com/compare/acunetix-by-invicti-vs-pentest-tools-com)
- [Acunetix by Invicti vs Astra Pentest](https://www.g2.com/compare/acunetix-by-invicti-vs-astra-pentest)

  ### 3. [Core Impact](https://www.g2.com/products/core-impact/reviews)
By Fortra
**Average Rating:** 4.2/5
**Total Reviews:** 25
Core Impact is an easy-to-use penetration testing tool with commercially developed and tested exploits that enables your security team to exploit security weaknesses, increase productivity, and improve efficiencies.


Reviewers say compared to Metasploit, Core Impact is:
- Slower to reach roi
- More expensive
- Better at support
Categories in common with Metasploit: [Penetration Testing](https://www.g2.com/categories/penetration-testing-tools)

**Compare:** [Metasploit vs Core Impact](https://www.g2.com/compare/core-impact-vs-metasploit)
**Compare Core Impact with other alternatives:**
- [Core Impact vs Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/compare/burp-suite-vs-core-impact)
- [Core Impact vs Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/compare/acunetix-by-invicti-vs-core-impact)
- [Core Impact vs SQLmap](https://www.g2.com/compare/core-impact-vs-sqlmap)
- [Core Impact vs Invicti (formerly Netsparker)](https://www.g2.com/compare/core-impact-vs-invicti-formerly-netsparker)
- [Core Impact vs Intruder](https://www.g2.com/compare/core-impact-vs-intruder)
- [Core Impact vs Cobalt](https://www.g2.com/compare/cobalt-io-cobalt-vs-core-impact)
- [Core Impact vs Pentera](https://www.g2.com/compare/core-impact-vs-pentera)
- [Core Impact vs Pentest-Tools.com](https://www.g2.com/compare/core-impact-vs-pentest-tools-com)
- [Core Impact vs Astra Pentest](https://www.g2.com/compare/astra-pentest-vs-core-impact)

  ### 4. [SQLmap](https://www.g2.com/products/sqlmap/reviews)
By SQLmap
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5
**Total Reviews:** 38
Automatic SQL injection and database takeover tool


Reviewers say compared to Metasploit, SQLmap is:
- Better at support
- More usable
Categories in common with Metasploit: [Penetration Testing](https://www.g2.com/categories/penetration-testing-tools)

**Compare:** [Metasploit vs SQLmap](https://www.g2.com/compare/metasploit-vs-sqlmap)
**Compare SQLmap with other alternatives:**
- [SQLmap vs Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/compare/burp-suite-vs-sqlmap)
- [SQLmap vs Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/compare/acunetix-by-invicti-vs-sqlmap)
- [SQLmap vs Core Impact](https://www.g2.com/compare/core-impact-vs-sqlmap)
- [SQLmap vs Invicti (formerly Netsparker)](https://www.g2.com/compare/invicti-formerly-netsparker-vs-sqlmap)
- [SQLmap vs Intruder](https://www.g2.com/compare/intruder-vs-sqlmap)
- [SQLmap vs Cobalt](https://www.g2.com/compare/cobalt-io-cobalt-vs-sqlmap)
- [SQLmap vs Pentera](https://www.g2.com/compare/pentera-vs-sqlmap)
- [SQLmap vs Pentest-Tools.com](https://www.g2.com/compare/pentest-tools-com-vs-sqlmap)
- [SQLmap vs Astra Pentest](https://www.g2.com/compare/astra-pentest-vs-sqlmap)

  ### 5. [Invicti (formerly Netsparker)](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti-formerly-netsparker/reviews)
By Invicti Security
**Average Rating:** 4.6/5
**Total Reviews:** 69
Invicti (formerly Netsparker) is an automatic and easy-to-use web application security scanner to automatically find security flaws in websites, web applications and web services.


Reviewers say compared to Metasploit, Invicti (formerly Netsparker) is:
- Easier to set up
- More usable
- Easier to admin
Categories in common with Metasploit: [Penetration Testing](https://www.g2.com/categories/penetration-testing-tools)

**Compare:** [Metasploit vs Invicti (formerly Netsparker)](https://www.g2.com/compare/invicti-formerly-netsparker-vs-metasploit)
**Compare Invicti (formerly Netsparker) with other alternatives:**
- [Invicti (formerly Netsparker) vs Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/compare/burp-suite-vs-invicti-formerly-netsparker)
- [Invicti (formerly Netsparker) vs Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/compare/acunetix-by-invicti-vs-invicti-formerly-netsparker)
- [Invicti (formerly Netsparker) vs Core Impact](https://www.g2.com/compare/core-impact-vs-invicti-formerly-netsparker)
- [Invicti (formerly Netsparker) vs SQLmap](https://www.g2.com/compare/invicti-formerly-netsparker-vs-sqlmap)
- [Invicti (formerly Netsparker) vs Intruder](https://www.g2.com/compare/intruder-vs-invicti-formerly-netsparker)
- [Invicti (formerly Netsparker) vs Cobalt](https://www.g2.com/compare/cobalt-io-cobalt-vs-invicti-formerly-netsparker)
- [Invicti (formerly Netsparker) vs Pentera](https://www.g2.com/compare/invicti-formerly-netsparker-vs-pentera)
- [Invicti (formerly Netsparker) vs Pentest-Tools.com](https://www.g2.com/compare/invicti-formerly-netsparker-vs-pentest-tools-com)
- [Invicti (formerly Netsparker) vs Astra Pentest](https://www.g2.com/compare/astra-pentest-vs-invicti-formerly-netsparker)

  ### 6. [Intruder](https://www.g2.com/products/intruder/reviews)
By Intruder
**Average Rating:** 4.8/5
**Total Reviews:** 206
Intruder is a proactive security monitoring platform for internet-facing systems.


Reviewers say compared to Metasploit, Intruder is:
- Easier to set up
- Better at support
- More usable
Categories in common with Metasploit: [Penetration Testing](https://www.g2.com/categories/penetration-testing-tools)

**Compare:** [Metasploit vs Intruder](https://www.g2.com/compare/intruder-vs-metasploit)
**Compare Intruder with other alternatives:**
- [Intruder vs Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/compare/burp-suite-vs-intruder)
- [Intruder vs Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/compare/acunetix-by-invicti-vs-intruder)
- [Intruder vs Core Impact](https://www.g2.com/compare/core-impact-vs-intruder)
- [Intruder vs SQLmap](https://www.g2.com/compare/intruder-vs-sqlmap)
- [Intruder vs Invicti (formerly Netsparker)](https://www.g2.com/compare/intruder-vs-invicti-formerly-netsparker)
- [Intruder vs Cobalt](https://www.g2.com/compare/cobalt-io-cobalt-vs-intruder)
- [Intruder vs Pentera](https://www.g2.com/compare/intruder-vs-pentera)
- [Intruder vs Pentest-Tools.com](https://www.g2.com/compare/intruder-vs-pentest-tools-com)
- [Intruder vs Astra Pentest](https://www.g2.com/compare/astra-pentest-vs-intruder)

  ### 7. [Cobalt](https://www.g2.com/products/cobalt-io-cobalt/reviews)
By Cobalt
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 177
Cobalt's Pen Testing as a Service (PTaaS) Platform transforms yesterday’s broken pen test model into a data-driven vulnerability management engine. Fueled by our global talent pool of certified freelancers, Cobalt's crowdsourced SaaS pen test platform delivers actionable results that empower agile teams to pinpoint, track, and remediate software vulnerabilities. Hundreds of organizations now benefit from high quality pen test findings, faster remediation times, and higher ROI for their pen test budget.


Reviewers say compared to Metasploit, Cobalt is:
- Easier to set up
- More usable
- More expensive
Categories in common with Metasploit: [Penetration Testing](https://www.g2.com/categories/penetration-testing-tools)

**Compare:** [Metasploit vs Cobalt](https://www.g2.com/compare/cobalt-io-cobalt-vs-metasploit)
**Compare Cobalt with other alternatives:**
- [Cobalt vs Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/compare/burp-suite-vs-cobalt-io-cobalt)
- [Cobalt vs Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/compare/acunetix-by-invicti-vs-cobalt-io-cobalt)
- [Cobalt vs Core Impact](https://www.g2.com/compare/cobalt-io-cobalt-vs-core-impact)
- [Cobalt vs SQLmap](https://www.g2.com/compare/cobalt-io-cobalt-vs-sqlmap)
- [Cobalt vs Invicti (formerly Netsparker)](https://www.g2.com/compare/cobalt-io-cobalt-vs-invicti-formerly-netsparker)
- [Cobalt vs Intruder](https://www.g2.com/compare/cobalt-io-cobalt-vs-intruder)
- [Cobalt vs Pentera](https://www.g2.com/compare/cobalt-io-cobalt-vs-pentera)
- [Cobalt vs Pentest-Tools.com](https://www.g2.com/compare/cobalt-io-cobalt-vs-pentest-tools-com)
- [Cobalt vs Astra Pentest](https://www.g2.com/compare/astra-pentest-vs-cobalt-io-cobalt)

  ### 8. [Pentera](https://www.g2.com/products/pentera/reviews)
By Pentera
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 174
Pentera is the category leader for Automated Security Validation, allowing every organization to test with ease the integrity of all cybersecurity layers, unfolding true, current security exposures at any moment, at any scale. Thousands of security professionals and service providers around the world use Pentera to guide remediation and close security gaps before they are exploited. For more info visit: pentera.io.


Reviewers say compared to Metasploit, Pentera is:
- More expensive
- Better at support
- More usable
Categories in common with Metasploit: [Penetration Testing](https://www.g2.com/categories/penetration-testing-tools)

**Compare:** [Metasploit vs Pentera](https://www.g2.com/compare/metasploit-vs-pentera)
**Compare Pentera with other alternatives:**
- [Pentera vs Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/compare/burp-suite-vs-pentera)
- [Pentera vs Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/compare/acunetix-by-invicti-vs-pentera)
- [Pentera vs Core Impact](https://www.g2.com/compare/core-impact-vs-pentera)
- [Pentera vs SQLmap](https://www.g2.com/compare/pentera-vs-sqlmap)
- [Pentera vs Invicti (formerly Netsparker)](https://www.g2.com/compare/invicti-formerly-netsparker-vs-pentera)
- [Pentera vs Intruder](https://www.g2.com/compare/intruder-vs-pentera)
- [Pentera vs Cobalt](https://www.g2.com/compare/cobalt-io-cobalt-vs-pentera)
- [Pentera vs Pentest-Tools.com](https://www.g2.com/compare/pentera-vs-pentest-tools-com)
- [Pentera vs Astra Pentest](https://www.g2.com/compare/astra-pentest-vs-pentera)

  ### 9. [Pentest-Tools.com](https://www.g2.com/products/pentest-tools-com/reviews)
By Pentest-Tools.com
**Average Rating:** 4.8/5
**Total Reviews:** 100
Pentest-Tools.com helps security professionals find, validate, and communicate vulnerabilities faster and with greater confidence - whether they’re internal teams defending at scale, MSPs juggling clients, or consultants under pressure. With comprehensive coverage across network, web, API, and cloud assets, and built-in exploit validation, it turns every scan into credible, actionable insight. Trusted by over 2,000 teams in 119 countries and used in more than 6 million scans annually, it delivers speed, clarity, and control - without bloated stacks or rigid workflows.


Reviewers say compared to Metasploit, Pentest-Tools.com is:
- Easier to set up
- More expensive
- More usable
Categories in common with Metasploit: [Penetration Testing](https://www.g2.com/categories/penetration-testing-tools)

**Compare:** [Metasploit vs Pentest-Tools.com](https://www.g2.com/compare/metasploit-vs-pentest-tools-com)
**Compare Pentest-Tools.com with other alternatives:**
- [Pentest-Tools.com vs Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/compare/burp-suite-vs-pentest-tools-com)
- [Pentest-Tools.com vs Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/compare/acunetix-by-invicti-vs-pentest-tools-com)
- [Pentest-Tools.com vs Core Impact](https://www.g2.com/compare/core-impact-vs-pentest-tools-com)
- [Pentest-Tools.com vs SQLmap](https://www.g2.com/compare/pentest-tools-com-vs-sqlmap)
- [Pentest-Tools.com vs Invicti (formerly Netsparker)](https://www.g2.com/compare/invicti-formerly-netsparker-vs-pentest-tools-com)
- [Pentest-Tools.com vs Intruder](https://www.g2.com/compare/intruder-vs-pentest-tools-com)
- [Pentest-Tools.com vs Cobalt](https://www.g2.com/compare/cobalt-io-cobalt-vs-pentest-tools-com)
- [Pentest-Tools.com vs Pentera](https://www.g2.com/compare/pentera-vs-pentest-tools-com)
- [Pentest-Tools.com vs Astra Pentest](https://www.g2.com/compare/astra-pentest-vs-pentest-tools-com)

  ### 10. [Astra Pentest](https://www.g2.com/products/astra-pentest/reviews)
By ASTRA IT, Inc.
**Average Rating:** 4.6/5
**Total Reviews:** 193
Astra security is a cybersecurity company that provides multiple features of protecting your website or company online. The comprehensive suite efficiently helps uncover vulnerabilities in thousands of apps & networks. Preventing data breaches and network compromise. 🧑‍💻 It offers Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) for Website/Web App, Mobile App, SaaS, APIs, Cloud Infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), Network Devices (Firewall, Router, Server, Switch, Printer, Camera, etc), Blockchain/Smart Contract, and more. ✨ Key highlighted features of Astra Pentest Suite: - A shiny bright dashboard that displays managed automated & manual pentesting - More than 2500+ security tests - Detailed Vulnerability Scanning & Reporting - Easy Vulnerability Management - Industry Recognized Verifiable VAPT Certificate ⚡️ Other features: - OWASP, SANS 25 standard testing - One-click actions for report download, email & more - CXO & developer-friendly dashboard - Contextual bug fix collaboration between your developers & security team


Reviewers say compared to Metasploit, Astra Pentest is:
- More expensive
- Easier to set up
- Better at support
Categories in common with Metasploit: [Penetration Testing](https://www.g2.com/categories/penetration-testing-tools)

**Compare:** [Metasploit vs Astra Pentest](https://www.g2.com/compare/astra-pentest-vs-metasploit)
**Compare Astra Pentest with other alternatives:**
- [Astra Pentest vs Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/compare/astra-pentest-vs-burp-suite)
- [Astra Pentest vs Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/compare/acunetix-by-invicti-vs-astra-pentest)
- [Astra Pentest vs Core Impact](https://www.g2.com/compare/astra-pentest-vs-core-impact)
- [Astra Pentest vs SQLmap](https://www.g2.com/compare/astra-pentest-vs-sqlmap)
- [Astra Pentest vs Invicti (formerly Netsparker)](https://www.g2.com/compare/astra-pentest-vs-invicti-formerly-netsparker)
- [Astra Pentest vs Intruder](https://www.g2.com/compare/astra-pentest-vs-intruder)
- [Astra Pentest vs Cobalt](https://www.g2.com/compare/astra-pentest-vs-cobalt-io-cobalt)
- [Astra Pentest vs Pentera](https://www.g2.com/compare/astra-pentest-vs-pentera)
- [Astra Pentest vs Pentest-Tools.com](https://www.g2.com/compare/astra-pentest-vs-pentest-tools-com)


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