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Burp Suite alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Tenable Nessus logoTenable NessusPaidNoWindows, macOS, Linux +14 of 440.0
  1. Tenable Nessus logo

    1. Tenable NessusTop pick

    Best for: Pentesters, consultants and IT teams that need trusted point-in-time vulnerability scans

    PaidSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux, Web

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Burp Suite

    Covers network and host vulnerability scanning beyond web applications.

    Pros

    • Large, frequently updated plugin library
    • Clear severity scoring and remediation guidance
    • Compliance and configuration audits in Professional

    Cons

    • Free licence lasts 30 days and covers only 5 IPs
    • Professional costs thousands per year
    • Cheaper editions are limited to non-commercial use
    Visit Tenable Nessus Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Tenable Nessus a good Burp Suite alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free licence
    30 days, up to 5 IPs
    Checked Nov 1, 2026tenable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Essentials Plus price
    $199/year
    Checked Nov 1, 2026tenable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Nessus Professional price
    $4,790
    Checked Nov 1, 2026tenable.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Commercial use
    Professional only
    Checked Nov 1, 2026tenable.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Burp Suite alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

ZAP logo

Best Burp Suite alternative for most people

ZAP

Free and open source, with an intercepting proxy and automated scanner that need no paid licence.

mitmproxy logo

Best Burp Suite alternative for a free option

mitmproxy

Free, scriptable intercepting proxy for testers who prefer Python and the command line.

Caido logo

Best Burp Suite alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Caido

Newer, lighter web proxy with a free tier, fast HTTPQL filtering and a cheaper paid plan.

ZAP logo

Best Burp Suite alternative for open source

ZAP

Free and open source, with an intercepting proxy and automated scanner that need no paid licence.

Tenable Nessus logo

Best Burp Suite alternative for self-hosting

Tenable Nessus

Covers network and host vulnerability scanning beyond web applications.

ZAP logo

Best Burp Suite alternative for Mac

ZAP

Free and open source, with an intercepting proxy and automated scanner that need no paid licence.

ZAP logo

Best Burp Suite alternative for Windows

ZAP

Free and open source, with an intercepting proxy and automated scanner that need no paid licence.

ZAP logo

Best Burp Suite alternative for Linux

ZAP

Free and open source, with an intercepting proxy and automated scanner that need no paid licence.

Tenable Nessus logo

Best Burp Suite alternative for working in the browser

Tenable Nessus

Covers 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.