Burp Suite
The leading toolkit for web security testing.
Overview
Burp Suite is a graphical tool for testing Web application security. The tool is written in Java and developed by PortSwigger Web Security. It has been adopted by a large number of enterprises and is widely used for web application penetration testing.
✨ Key Features
- Intercepting Proxy
- Application-aware Spider
- Advanced Web Application Scanner
- Intruder tool
- Repeater tool
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Powerful manual testing capabilities
- Extensibility through the BApp Store
- Industry standard for penetration testers
Unique Value: Provides an unparalleled set of tools for in-depth manual security testing of web applications.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Identifying and exploiting web vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS.
- Manual and automated testing of web applications.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Network-level penetration testing
- Mobile application testing (though can be used for proxying traffic)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more advanced and flexible manual testing capabilities compared to fully automated scanners.
💻 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.
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