Burp Suite alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Burp Suite: the scanner and full-speed Intruder require the paid Professional licence, and community Edition can't save projects. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Burp Suite, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. ZAP currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Burp Suite alternative for most people
ZAPFree and open source, with an intercepting proxy and automated scanner that need no paid licence.
Best Burp Suite alternative for a free option
mitmproxyFree, scriptable intercepting proxy for testers who prefer Python and the command line.
Best Burp Suite alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
CaidoNewer, lighter web proxy with a free tier, fast HTTPQL filtering and a cheaper paid plan.
Best Burp Suite alternative for open source
ZAPFree and open source, with an intercepting proxy and automated scanner that need no paid licence.
Best Burp Suite alternative for self-hosting
Tenable NessusCovers network and host vulnerability scanning beyond web applications.
Best Burp Suite alternative for Mac
ZAPFree and open source, with an intercepting proxy and automated scanner that need no paid licence.
Best Burp Suite alternative for Windows
ZAPFree and open source, with an intercepting proxy and automated scanner that need no paid licence.
Best Burp Suite alternative for Linux
ZAPFree and open source, with an intercepting proxy and automated scanner that need no paid licence.
Best Burp Suite alternative for working in the browser
Tenable NessusCovers network and host vulnerability scanning beyond web applications.
Burp Suite alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Burp Suite?
ZAP ranks first right now. Free and open source, with an intercepting proxy and automated scanner that need no paid licence. Caido and mitmproxy follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Burp Suite?
Yes. ZAP (open source), Caido (free plan + paid) and mitmproxy (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Burp Suite?
Yes: ZAP and mitmproxy.
Which Burp Suite alternatives work on Linux?
ZAP, Caido, mitmproxy and Tenable Nessus run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Burp Suite?
The complaints we hear most: the scanner and full-speed Intruder require the paid Professional licence; community Edition can't save projects; java-based UI can be heavy on memory during big tests.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Burp Suite, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.