PortSwigger Burp Suite Professional vs Tenable.io Web Application Scanning comparison

PortSwigger Burp Suite Professional vs. Tenable.io Web Application Scanning

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Categories and Ranking

PortSwigger Burp Suite Prof...

Ranking in Application Security Tools

9th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (8th), Fuzz Testing Tools (1st)

Tenable.io Web Application ...

Ranking in Application Security Tools

26th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Application Security Tools category, the mindshare of PortSwigger Burp Suite Professional is 3.3%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tenable.io Web Application Scanning is 1.2%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Application Security Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
PortSwigger Burp Suite Professional	3.3%
Tenable.io Web Application Scanning	1.2%
Other	95.5%

Application Security Tools

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Moti Huberman

Penetration Tester & Information Security Expert at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees

Dedicated browser and repeater have improved my proxy testing and manual vulnerability checks

I'm hoping perhaps for something to make it easier, such as to define things where if a message or a response is such and such, automatically make a request that is such and such. Perhaps something like this because otherwise, nowadays we have to do it manually. Perhaps they can automate it a bit more. Perhaps they could add some automation to things, to see what we do manually, which it has the tools to do manually, and perhaps enable with a click of a button to do things automatically. I'm not too sure which, but I'm sure they can from a product management point of view, do things that we need to do two, three, or four steps manually regarding specific testing. For instance, we want to check something specific if it's this or if it's that. Perhaps to define it once and have it more automatic, perhaps.

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Hatem Langar

Security Analyst at TOPNET

Web audits have identified vulnerabilities and now provide clear visibility into compliance gaps

We have experience with Tenable.io Web Application Scanning, and we use it as well; we have approximately ten licenses for web application scanning. We use it to find vulnerabilities, but Tenable.io Web Application Scanning does not include remediation; we remediate with other products. We use the…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I am impressed with the tool's detailed analysis for penetration testing. AppScan can give only visibility, but it can't do the PT part. But the PortSwigger Burp Application can do both, and it gives much more visibility on the PT rating."

"This is a standard tool in this industry and anybody who is doing application security testing should be aware of it."

"The solution has a limited range of functions, which is good for small companies. This is because, in small companies, websites are less complex. They also have single services which makes the solution good enough for them. However, the most advantageous aspect of the solution is its affordable price."

"PortSwigger Burp Suite Professional has an intercept tab that helps us to scan our APIs, set the response, and request errors."

"I find the attack model quite amazing, where I can write my scripts and load my scripts as well, which helps quite a bit."

"The extension that it provides with the community version for the skills mapping is excellent."

"The solution scans web applications and supports APIs, which are the main features I really like."

"When we compare it to other programs that we have such as OWAP Zap, we found Burp to be more suitable."

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"The most valuable feature is the reporting, which provides a good level of detail with respect to vulnerabilities."

"Tenable.io Web Application Scanning provides a detailed report, identifying functions that are complex and need to be more maintainable and readable."

"The most effective feature of the product is the ability to scan the entire environment."

"Our primary use case for the solution is automated scanning; it doesn't require scripting knowledge or any of those suites or other tools, so it is fully automated, and we provide the credentials and URL and the tool does all scanning and will show the result per the requirement."

"We use the tool for our websites. We have a vulnerable subdomain. The tool helps to scan it for vulnerabilities."

"Tenable provides the end analysis results covering all the published vulnerabilities and information on the market."

"The initial setup is straightforward."

"The solution is stable."

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Cons

"The one feature that I would like to see in Burp is active scanning of REST based web services."

"The pricing of the solution is quite high."

"It should provide a better way to integrate with Jenkins so that DAST (dynamic application security testing) can be automated."

"Currently, the scanning is only available in the full version of Burp, and not in the Community version."

"The solution lacks sufficient stability."

"The one feature that I would like to see in Burp is active scanning of REST based web services. A lot of organizations are providing APIs to access their services to support different business models like SaaS. Scanning these APIs is still a challenge for many security product companies."

"The initial setup was somewhat complex, to be honest."

"It's not so stable. Some of the security aspects aren't so stable."

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"The platform's technical support services could be better."

"The cloud and the on-premises versions have their own controllers, and there is no way to centrally manage controllers."

"Tenable.io Web Application Scanning is not very user-friendly and you need a lot of information to get proper reports. The tool's support is not very responsive."

"The reporting in Tenable.io Web Application Scanning is not as good as the reporting in Tenable SC."

"I would like for them to add proxy filtering, where you can transfer and alter the package. It is fully automated. Other web application testers programs are actually proxy software, and the proxy software gives you the flexibility of modifying the outgoing package, which will actually help you in exploiting any vulnerability in detail."

"I would like for them to add intervening proxy, whereby you can alter the get/put requests."

"It would be great if there were a dashboard that is more user-friendly."

"Tenable.io Web Application Scanning conducts a general scan, which wastes time. The scan needs to be specific."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's a lower priced tool that we can rely on with good standard mechanisms."

"Pricing is not very high. It was around $200."

"We pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution, which is neither cheap nor expensive."

"The pricing of the solution is reasonable. We only need to pay for the annual subscription. I rate the pricing five out of ten."

"The pricing of the solution is cost-effective and is best suited for small and medium-sized businesses."

"PortSwigger Burp Suite Professional is an expensive solution."

"The price for the solution is expensive and could be cheaper. We pay an annual license and our team has several of them."

"There are multiple versions available of PortSwigger Burp Suite, such as enterprise, commercial, professional, and beginners."

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"The application is extremely affordable. There are no additional costs involved with licensing. We switched to Tenable.io Web Application Scanning from other solutions due to pricing."

"The pricing is okay."

"I rate the product's pricing a four out of ten."

"The price of the solution is reasonable compared to the competitors. The license cost is based on the number of users and the annual usage."

"It follows the same licensing scheme as Tenable.io and Tenable. sc."

"Tenable.io Web Application Scanning is expensive for small businesses."

"For Tenable.io Web Application Scanning, it comes to around 6,50,000 Indian rupees, plus taxes."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	35

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	7

Questions from the Community

Is OWASP Zap better than PortSwigger Burp Suite Pro?

OWASP Zap and PortSwigger Burp Suite Pro have many similar features. OWASP Zap has web application scanning available with basic security vulnerabilities while Burp Suite Pro has it available with ...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PortSwigger Burp Suite Professional?

The cost of PortSwigger Burp Suite Professional is reasonable at approximately $500 per year per user.

What needs improvement with PortSwigger Burp Suite Professional?

What needs improvement with Tenable.io Web Application Scanning?

If there were a solution, I would like to see automation and an integrated remediation solution for vulnerability or patch management.

What advice do you have for others considering Tenable.io Web Application Scanning?

I do not understand what API approach means; I do not understand this term. I think Tenable.io Web Application Scanning is the best option on the market at the moment. My review rating for this pro...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Tenable.io Web Application Scanning?

I think the price is expensive. We do not have an idea of how much we have to pay approximately, but comparing to other products, Tenable.io Web Application Scanning is expensive.

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Overview

PortSwigger Burp Suite Professional is a vital tool for cybersecurity experts, valued for features like Intruder and Repeater, and offering strong automation for effective vulnerability detection and web security.

PortSwigger Burp Suite Professional aids organizations in conducting comprehensive application security testing. With functions like scanning, proxy setup, and numerous plugins, it provides essential support for vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. Despite needing improvements in reporting, false positive reduction, and scanning speed, it remains adaptable for different security operations through its automation, extensive community support, and regular updates. Licensing and pricing flexibility are considerations, alongside API security enhancements and documentation improvements. Widely used for intercepting and scanning web applications pre-launch, it supports compliance testing while offering tools for request replaying, traffic manipulation, and brute forcing.

What are the key features of PortSwigger Burp Suite Professional?

Intruder: Automates attacks to test web application vulnerabilities.
Repeater: Lets users send modified requests to observe responses.
Extender: Supports additional functionalities through plugins.
API Support: Offers capabilities for automated workflows and integrations.
Vulnerability Scanner: Efficiently detects application security flaws.

What benefits should users consider?

Affordable Pricing: Offers value through cost-effective plans.
Community Support: Access a robust network for troubleshooting and advice.
Automation Capabilities: Streamlines security testing processes.
Regular Updates: Continuous improvements and feature developments.

In industries like finance and healthcare, PortSwigger Burp Suite Professional is implemented to enhance application security frameworks. It provides critical insights for regulatory compliance and risk management. The tool's adaptability supports organizations in routinely identifying and addressing vulnerabilities, ensuring robust protection against potential threats and facilitating secure application launches.

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Tenable.io Web Application Scanning delivers automated scanning and robust risk mitigation for diverse cloud environments, prioritizing security and compliance for modern organizations.

Tenable.io Web Application Scanning leverages scalable architecture for comprehensive vulnerability detection across applications and systems. It integrates with cloud services, providing an interface to analyze complex functions and enhance security. Detailed reports guide vulnerability management and ensure compliance with key standards.

What are the critical features of Tenable.io Web Application Scanning?

Priority Ratings: Streamlines risk assessment by ranking vulnerabilities based on severity.
Automated Scanning: Simplifies continuous security checks across environments.
Scalable Architecture: Ensures adaptability across expansive networks.
Cloud Integration: Supports various cloud platforms for consistent security.
Comprehensive Reporting: Offers detailed insights into vulnerabilities and risk mitigation measures.

What benefits or ROI should users expect?

Enhanced Security Posture: Strengthens defenses with thorough vulnerability analysis.
Compliance Assurance: Facilitates adherence to OWASP Top 10 and NISC standards.
Streamlined Management: Simplifies processes with a cloud-based approach.
Insightful Dashboards: Provides easy access to important security metrics.

Organizations across industries employ Tenable.io Web Application Scanning for routine vulnerability assessments, safeguarding container exposure, internal networks, and more. Dashboards and reports aid in informed decision-making, supporting comprehensive threat detection and compliance.

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Sample Customers

Google, Amazon, NASA, FedEx, P&G, Salesforce

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PortSwigger Burp Suite Professional vs. Tenable.io Web Application Scanning