Burp Suite
The leading toolkit for web security testing.
Overview
Burp Suite is an integrated platform for performing security testing of web applications. Its various tools work seamlessly together to support the entire testing process, from initial mapping and analysis of an application's attack surface, through to finding and exploiting security vulnerabilities. Burp Suite is widely used by security professionals for manual and automated testing of web applications. It is available in a free Community Edition and a paid Professional and Enterprise Edition with additional features.
✨ Key Features
- Intercepting proxy for inspecting and modifying traffic
- Application-aware scanner for automated vulnerability detection
- Advanced tools for manual testing, such as Repeater, Intruder, and Sequencer
- Extensibility with a wide range of BApps (extensions)
- Reporting and collaboration features
- CI/CD integration for automated security testing
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Powerful tools for manual testing
- Highly extensible with BApps
- Industry standard for web application penetration testing
Unique Value: Burp Suite's unique value is its comprehensive and powerful toolkit for manual web application security testing, which gives security professionals unparalleled control and insight into the applications they are testing.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- In-depth manual testing of web applications and APIs
- Automated scanning for common web vulnerabilities
- Intercepting and manipulating HTTP/S traffic for security testing
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users with no knowledge of web application security
- Organizations looking for a fully automated, hands-off solution
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to alternatives, Burp Suite offers a more robust and feature-rich set of tools for manual testing, as well as a larger and more active community of users and extension developers.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Community Edition has limited features, such as no automated scanner and throttled Intruder.
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