Catalog comparison
Burp SuiteSemgrep Code
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.
A SAST solution where developers actually fix the majority of issues they see. Scan 30+ languages with high-confidence rules that make remediation easy. Powered by Pro Engine for cross-file analysis.
At a glance
Primary testing surface
Burp Suite
Security
Semgrep Code
Security
Primary capability
Burp Suite
Security
Semgrep Code
Security
License and pricing
Burp Suite
freemium
Semgrep Code
freemium · open source
Free trial
Burp Suite
No
Semgrep Code
No
Free-tier limit
Burp Suite
Free community edition with essential manual tools for web security testing
Semgrep Code
Up to 10 contributors and 10 repositories
Complexity
Burp Suite
intermediate
Semgrep Code
intermediate
Team fit
Burp Suite
enterprise, large, medium, small
Semgrep Code
enterprise, large, medium, small
Test authoring languages
Burp Suite
Java, JavaScript, Python, REST API
Semgrep Code
C, C#, C++, Clojure, CSS, Dart, Elixir, Erlang, F#, Go, Haskell, HTML, Java, JavaScript, JSON, Julia, Kotlin, Lua, Objective-C, OCaml, Perl, PHP, Python, R, Ruby, Rust, Scala, Shell, Swift, TypeScript, XML, YAML
Supported platforms
Burp Suite
Java, Linux, macOS, Windows
Semgrep Code
Bitbucket, CLI, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Slack, Web
MCP server
Burp Suite
No
Semgrep Code
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
Semgrep Code
900+ Pro rules for high-confidence findings, 95% of code scans complete in under 5 minutes, API for custom integrations, Auto-fix code recommendations, Auto-triage findings with AI-powered Assistant, Cross-file and cross-function analysis, Custom rule creation with intuitive syntax, Fix-rate tracking as north star metric, Integration with PR comments and Jira tickets, OWASP Top 10 prevention +6 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
Semgrep Code
Free tier has limited features, Limited to static code analysis (no runtime testing), May generate false positives requiring manual review, No mobile app security testing capabilities, Requires developer adoption and workflow integration, Requires security expertise to write custom rules
| Attribute | Burp Suite | Semgrep Code |
|---|---|---|
| Primary testing surface | Security | Security |
| Primary capability | Security | Security |
| License and pricing | freemium | freemium · open source |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Free-tier limit | Free community edition with essential manual tools for web security testing | Up to 10 contributors and 10 repositories |
| Complexity | intermediate | intermediate |
| Team fit | enterprise, large, medium, small | enterprise, large, medium, small |
| Test authoring languages | Java, JavaScript, Python, REST API | C, C#, C++, Clojure, CSS, Dart, Elixir, Erlang, F#, Go, Haskell, HTML, Java, JavaScript, JSON, Julia, Kotlin, Lua, Objective-C, OCaml, Perl, PHP, Python, R, Ruby, Rust, Scala, Shell, Swift, TypeScript, XML, YAML |
| Supported platforms | Java, Linux, macOS, Windows | Bitbucket, CLI, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Slack, 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 | 900+ Pro rules for high-confidence findings, 95% of code scans complete in under 5 minutes, API for custom integrations, Auto-fix code recommendations, Auto-triage findings with AI-powered Assistant, Cross-file and cross-function analysis, Custom rule creation with intuitive syntax, Fix-rate tracking as north star metric, Integration with PR comments and Jira tickets, OWASP Top 10 prevention +6 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 | Free tier has limited features, Limited to static code analysis (no runtime testing), May generate false positives requiring manual review, No mobile app security testing capabilities, Requires developer adoption and workflow integration, Requires security expertise to write custom rules |
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, Linux, macOS, Windows
- your team writes tests in REST API
- you care about API security testing and Auto and manual OAST testing (Burp Collaborator)
Consider Semgrep Code if…
- you need coverage for Bitbucket, CLI, GitHub, GitLab
- your team writes tests in C, C#, C++, Clojure
- open source matters for your team
- you care about 900+ Pro rules for high-confidence findings and 95% of code scans complete in under 5 minutes
Questions to verify before choosing
- Confirm current pricing and packaging on the Burp Suite and Semgrep Code 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.