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Metasploit vs Picus Security Platform

Both stand on offensive security. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Metasploit

Free plan LinuxMac

Metasploit combines web and network testing with finding management and evidence capture. Its free plan and Linux or macOS support may suit users seeking on-prem security testing software.

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Choose Picus if your security team needs ongoing attack simulation and exposure validation across multiple controls, with options for restricted deployment environments. Consider another option if you need a free plan.

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The facts

	Metasploit	Picus Security Platform
Free plan	Yes	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Mac	API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Free or on request
Plans published	None	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	metasploit.com	picussecurity.com
On offensive security	#15 of 22	#11 of 22

Metasploit: what it does well

Web app testing is supported
Network testing is supported
Includes finding management
Provides evidence capture
Free plan available

What to know first

Supports only Linux and macOS
Uses on-prem deployment

Picus Security Platform: what it does well

Simulates attacks against EDR, SIEM, firewalls, WAFs, and email gateways.
Covers network, endpoint, email, web application, data exfiltration, and URL filtering.
Includes custom scenarios, continuous scheduling, and MITRE ATT&CK mapping.
AI Threat Builder creates mapped simulations from threat intelligence inputs.
Supports SaaS, on-premises, and fully air-gapped deployment.

What to know first

Pricing is available only on request.
There is no free plan; the trial lasts 14 days.
The trial is limited to one simulation agent and ransomware threats.
Trial results become inaccessible after the trial ends.

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