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Compare Burp Suite and Qualys WAS 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (47.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
No pricing available
Burp Suite
Star Rating
(121)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
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Star Rating
(20)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Burp Suite excels in manual application testing, with a score of 9.3, while Qualys WAS falls short at 7.1. Reviewers mention that Burp Suite's intuitive interface and powerful tools for manual testing make it a preferred choice for security professionals.
- Reviewers mention that Qualys WAS shines in automated scans, achieving a score of 9.6 compared to Burp Suite's 8.7. Users on G2 highlight the efficiency and thoroughness of Qualys's automated scanning capabilities, which help streamline vulnerability assessments.
- G2 users report that Burp Suite has a higher false positive rate at 7.2, while Qualys WAS performs better with a score of 6.2. Reviewers say that this difference is crucial for teams that prioritize accuracy in vulnerability reporting.
- Users say that both products perform well in compliance testing, but Qualys WAS edges out with a score of 8.9 compared to Burp Suite's 8.0. Reviewers mention that Qualys's compliance features are robust and help organizations meet regulatory requirements more effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Burp Suite's black box testing capabilities score 9.0, outperforming Qualys WAS at 8.7. Users report that Burp Suite's tools for simulating attacks provide valuable insights into application security vulnerabilities.
- Users on G2 highlight that Burp Suite has a slightly lower ease of use rating at 8.8 compared to Qualys WAS's 9.3. Reviewers say that while Burp Suite offers powerful features, the learning curve can be steeper for new users compared to the more user-friendly interface of Qualys WAS.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Burp Suite
Burp Suite Enterprise Edition
Contact Us
Per Year
Secure your whole web portfolio, integrate security with development, and free time for AppSec to do more - with automated dynamic scanning.
- The enterprise-enabled dynamic web vulnerability scanner.
- Find out more here: portswigger.net/burp/enterprise
- Take a trial here: portswigger.net/burp/enterprise/trial
Qualys WAS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Burp Suite
Free Trial is available
Qualys WAS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
98
9.6
14
Ease of Use
8.8
100
9.3
14
Ease of Setup
9.3
35
10.0
5
Ease of Admin
9.2
28
10.0
5
Quality of Support
8.7
88
9.3
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
26
9.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
98
10.0
12
Features by Category
Administration
8.5
14
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
Analysis
8.3
12
Not enough data
9.3
18
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
Testing
7.4
11
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Testing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
9.0
62
|
Verified
8.5
13
8.7
64
|
Verified
9.1
13
7.2
64
|
Verified
6.2
13
8.7
63
9.6
13
Network
8.0
54
|
Verified
8.9
12
8.3
53
|
Verified
8.3
12
8.0
54
|
Verified
8.2
12
Application
9.3
66
|
Verified
7.1
11
7.9
56
7.0
11
9.0
63
|
Verified
8.7
13
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Burp Suite and Qualys WAS are categorized as Vulnerability Scanner
Unique Categories
Burp Suite is categorized as Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and Penetration Testing
Qualys WAS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Burp Suite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Qualys WAS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer & Network Security
28.2%
Information Technology and Services
26.5%
Computer Software
16.2%
Financial Services
4.3%
Retail
3.4%
Other
21.4%
Information Technology and Services
31.6%
Computer Software
31.6%
Computer & Network Security
21.1%
Outsourcing/Offshoring
5.3%
Internet
5.3%
Other
5.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Burp Suite
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Izan G.
Verified User in Computer Software
Its very complete, the functionalities are very good. It has enormous uses, like trying to pentest your own website or making researches. Its free but you can pay for pro version and get more features like disk based projects and not be limited to temporary...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Adam A.
Verified User in Biotechnology
As I mentioned, it is a bit bewildering at first, but that's not the software's fault.
Qualys WAS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sanhita S.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
easy to use platform, very helpful to learn about vulnerability management;etc.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
1. Redundantly scans pages in vain with little to no modification in the alphanumeric query parameter values 2. It doesn’t cover automatic patching for all types of vulnerabilities.
Izan G.
Verified User in Computer Software
Its very complete, the functionalities are very good. It has enormous uses, like trying to pentest your own website or making researches. Its free but you can pay for pro version and get more features like disk based projects and not be limited to temporary...
Sanhita S.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
easy to use platform, very helpful to learn about vulnerability management;etc.
Adam A.
Verified User in Biotechnology
As I mentioned, it is a bit bewildering at first, but that's not the software's fault.
Verified User in Computer Software
1. Redundantly scans pages in vain with little to no modification in the alphanumeric query parameter values 2. It doesn’t cover automatic patching for all types of vulnerabilities.
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Discussions
How do i intercept network that i am connected to?
2 comments
JZ
Check wether the network ip is accessable with the browser. If yes then you can use the same steps as you are using to intersept web applications.Read more
I am developer can i use the burp suite tool for testing?
1 comment
JB
Yes you can use it there is no restriction on the usage. Its pretty straight forward tool get the license or you can even use Burp Suite Community version if...Read more
What are the typical features offered by vulnerability scanner?
1 comment
HQ
Vulnerability scanners are essential tools for identifying and mitigating security risks in computer systems and networks. They offer a range of features to...Read more
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