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Burp Suite Enterprise Edition vs Contrast Assess
Both stand on application security testing. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Assess pairs runtime instrumentation with continuous application and API analysis, plus reporting for development and AppSec workflows. Pricing is on request, and hosted and on-premises customers need application licenses.
Visit Contrast AssessThe facts
| Burp Suite Enterprise Edition | Contrast Assess | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | portswigger.net | contrastsecurity.com |
| On application security testing | #21 of 28 | #17 of 28 |
Burp Suite Enterprise Edition: what it does well
Contrast Assess: what it does well
- Combines static, dynamic, and interactive testing approaches.
- Continuously monitors applications and APIs.
- Provides remediation guidance, route coverage, and flow maps.
- Source code and binaries remain on customer servers.
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request.
- Hosted and on-premises customers require application licenses.
- Analysis relies on an agent instrumenting running applications.
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