Burp Suite is the industry-standard web application security testing platform by PortSwigger. Used by penetration testers and security engineers worldwide, it provides a proxy-based approach to manually test web applications alongside automated scanning for common vulnerabilities. Burp Suite Professional is the primary tool for web app pen testing; Burp Suite Enterprise Edition scales scanning for DevSecOps pipelines.
Burp Suite
The industry standard web security testing tool.
Best for: Security professionals and penetration testers who need the most comprehensive tool for web application security assessment.
- Free plan
4.8/5 ratingEditorial score 95/100portswigger.net
The editorial note
What to know about Burp Suite
Is it right for you?
Who Burp Suite suits
Choose it if
- Security professionals and penetration testers who need the most comprehensive tool for web application security assessment.
Look elsewhere if
- Non-security professionals needing a quick website scan — OWASP ZAP (free) or Nessus are better starting points for non-expert users
What you get
Key features
- HTTP/S proxy for intercepting and modifying traffic
- Automated web vulnerability scanner
- Burp Repeater for manual request manipulation
- Burp Intruder for automated fuzzing
- Burp Collaborator for out-of-band detection
- Active and passive scanning modes
- BApp Store extension ecosystem
- OWASP Top 10 and beyond vulnerability coverage
Works with
Integrations8
What it costs
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Community | FreeBilled monthly | Manual web security testing — intercepting proxy, scanner (limited), intruder |
| Professional | $449 / yearBilled yearly | Full automated scanner, all tools unlocked, Burp Collaborator, API testing |
| Enterprise | CustomBilled monthly | CI/CD integration, scheduled scans, centralized management, team features |
Prices are recorded from the vendor's public pricing page and can change. Check before you buy.
The trade-off
Pros and cons
Pros
- Industry standard — most web pen testers use Burp Suite exclusively
- Burp Scanner finds OWASP Top 10 and beyond with high accuracy
- Burp Repeater and Intruder for manual and automated request manipulation
- Burp Collaborator for detecting out-of-band vulnerabilities like SSRF and blind SQLi
- Massive extension marketplace (BApp Store) to extend functionality
Cons
- Burp Suite Professional costs $449/year per user — expensive for individuals
- High learning curve for non-security professionals
- Enterprise Edition requires significant infrastructure for large-scale scanning
- Community Edition is limited — serious testing requires the paid Professional version
Quick read
At a glance
- Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Entry plan
- Free
- Free plan
- Available
- Free trial
- Not listed
- Website
- portswigger.net
The verdict
Our take on Burp Suite
The web security testing standard — every serious penetration tester uses Burp Suite making it the only tool to learn for web application security.
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