Catalog comparison
Burp SuiteArcherySec
Side-by-side facts from the TestGuild Tool Matcher catalog. Empty cells mean the catalog does not list that attribute — not that the product lacks it.
The world's #1 web penetration testing toolkit. Burp Suite enables users to accelerate application security testing with both free Community Edition and professional-grade tools. Chosen by over 70,000 security professionals worldwide.
Open-source Application Security Orchestration and Correlation (ASOC) and vulnerability management platform that integrates 80+ commercial and open-source scanners. Consolidates web (DAST), static (SAST), infrastructure, and cloud scan results, correlates findings, reduces false positives, and supports shift-left DevSecOps via archerysec-cli, REST APIs, and Jira ticketing.
At a glance
Primary testing surface
Burp Suite
Security
ArcherySec
Security
Primary capability
Burp Suite
Security
ArcherySec
Security
License and pricing
Burp Suite
freemium
ArcherySec
free · open source
Free trial
Burp Suite
No
ArcherySec
No
Free-tier limit
Burp Suite
Free community edition with essential manual tools for web security testing
ArcherySec
Not listed in catalog
Complexity
Burp Suite
intermediate
ArcherySec
intermediate
Team fit
Burp Suite
enterprise, large, medium, small
ArcherySec
large, medium, small
Test authoring languages
Burp Suite
Java, JavaScript, Python, REST API
ArcherySec
CLI, Python, REST API
Supported platforms
Burp Suite
Java, Linux, macOS, Windows
ArcherySec
api, ci/cd, cloud, docker, linux, network, on-premises, self-managed, web
MCP server
Burp Suite
No
ArcherySec
No
Key features (catalog)
Burp Suite
API security testing, Auto and manual OAST testing (Burp Collaborator), Automated crawling and content discovery, Bug bounty hunting support, Burp Comparer for response comparison, Burp Decoder for encoding/decoding, Burp Intruder for custom attacks, Burp Repeater for request manipulation, Burp Sequencer for randomness analysis, CI/CD integration capabilities +18 more
ArcherySec
Application Security Orchestration and Correlation (ASOC), archerysec-cli for CI/CD shift-left scanning, Authenticated web scanning and Selenium-based application coverage, Consolidated vulnerability management for web, network, and cloud scans, Dynamic (DAST) and static (SAST) scan dashboards, Finding correlation and false-positive reduction, Infrastructure and network scan result consolidation, Integration with 80+ commercial and open-source security tools, Jira ticketing system integration, Open-source community-driven project +4 more
Limitations (catalog)
Burp Suite
Community Edition has limited features, Limited to web application testing, May generate false positives requiring manual review, No mobile app security testing, No SAST capabilities, Professional version requires paid license ($475), Requires security expertise to use effectively, Resource intensive for large applications +1 more
ArcherySec
Feature depth depends on which scanner connectors you configure, Learning curve for orchestration, correlation, and project workflows, Requires connecting and operating upstream scanners for full value, Self-hosted deployment needs infrastructure and maintenance, Website and documentation can feel less polished than commercial ASOC suites
| Attribute | Burp Suite | ArcherySec |
|---|---|---|
| Primary testing surface | Security | Security |
| Primary capability | Security | Security |
| License and pricing | freemium | free · open source |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Free-tier limit | Free community edition with essential manual tools for web security testing | Not listed in catalog |
| Complexity | intermediate | intermediate |
| Team fit | enterprise, large, medium, small | large, medium, small |
| Test authoring languages | Java, JavaScript, Python, REST API | CLI, Python, REST API |
| Supported platforms | Java, Linux, macOS, Windows | api, ci/cd, cloud, docker, linux, network, on-premises, self-managed, web |
| MCP server | No | No |
| Key features (catalog) | API security testing, Auto and manual OAST testing (Burp Collaborator), Automated crawling and content discovery, Bug bounty hunting support, Burp Comparer for response comparison, Burp Decoder for encoding/decoding, Burp Intruder for custom attacks, Burp Repeater for request manipulation, Burp Sequencer for randomness analysis, CI/CD integration capabilities +18 more | Application Security Orchestration and Correlation (ASOC), archerysec-cli for CI/CD shift-left scanning, Authenticated web scanning and Selenium-based application coverage, Consolidated vulnerability management for web, network, and cloud scans, Dynamic (DAST) and static (SAST) scan dashboards, Finding correlation and false-positive reduction, Infrastructure and network scan result consolidation, Integration with 80+ commercial and open-source security tools, Jira ticketing system integration, Open-source community-driven project +4 more |
| Limitations (catalog) | Community Edition has limited features, Limited to web application testing, May generate false positives requiring manual review, No mobile app security testing, No SAST capabilities, Professional version requires paid license ($475), Requires security expertise to use effectively, Resource intensive for large applications +1 more | Feature depth depends on which scanner connectors you configure, Learning curve for orchestration, correlation, and project workflows, Requires connecting and operating upstream scanners for full value, Self-hosted deployment needs infrastructure and maintenance, Website and documentation can feel less polished than commercial ASOC suites |
How the trade-offs apply to your team
Guidance below is inferred only from catalog differences. It is not a winner pick.
Consider Burp Suite if…
- you need coverage for Java, macOS, Windows
- your team writes tests in Java, JavaScript
- you care about API security testing and Auto and manual OAST testing (Burp Collaborator)
Consider ArcherySec if…
- you need coverage for api, ci/cd, cloud, docker
- your team writes tests in CLI
- open source matters for your team
- you care about Application Security Orchestration and Correlation (ASOC) and archerysec-cli for CI/CD shift-left scanning
Questions to verify before choosing
- Confirm current pricing and packaging on the Burp Suite and ArcherySec websites.
- Trial both tools against a real slice of your application, not a demo site.
- Verify the exact browser, device, or OS matrix you must support.