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Burp Suite vs CrowdStrike Falcon

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Burp Suite

Software

The leading toolkit for web security testing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
CrowdStrike Falcon logo

CrowdStrike Falcon

Software

Stop breaches with AI-native cybersecurity

From
$7.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Burp Suite has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Burp Suite the automated vulnerability scanner is Professional only, at $499; the free Community edition is manual tools; CrowdStrike Falcon falcon Go tier limited to maximum of 100 devices
  • They diverge on capability: Burp Suite covers Web vulnerability scanner, CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Burp Suite and CrowdStrike Falcon actually diverge.

Attributes where Burp Suite and CrowdStrike Falcon differ
AttributeBurp SuiteCrowdStrike Falcon
Starting priceFree$7.99/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsDesktop, ApiWindows, macOS, Linux
Founded20042011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Burp Suite

  • Web vulnerability scanner
  • Proxy interceptor
  • Intruder
  • Repeater
  • Sequencer
  • Decoder
  • Comparer
  • Logger

Only in CrowdStrike Falcon

  • Next-gen antivirus
  • Endpoint detection and response
  • Threat intelligence
  • IT hygiene
  • USB device control
  • Firewall management
  • Threat graph
  • Real-time response

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Burp Suite

  • Manual web application penetration testing through an intercepting proxynot CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Automated scanning for web vulnerabilities on the Professional editionnot CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Extending testing with community-built BApp extensionsnot CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Enterprise-wide dynamic scanning through Burp DASTnot CrowdStrike Falcon

CrowdStrike Falcon

  • Small endpoint deployments via Falcon Go with per-device pricingnot Burp Suite
  • Mid-market organisations via Falcon Pro or Enterprise with advanced threat detectionnot Burp Suite
  • Organisations requiring custom managed detection and response via Falcon Completenot Burp Suite

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Burp Suite

  • The automated vulnerability scanner is Professional only, at $499; the free Community edition is manual tools
  • BApp Store extensions require the Professional edition
  • DAST and the agentic testing product are separate enterprise offerings with no published price
  • Professional is licensed per user per year rather than perpetually

CrowdStrike Falcon

  • Falcon Go tier limited to maximum of 100 devices
  • Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR requires custom quote; pricing not published
  • Higher tiers (Enterprise and above) feature gatekeeping for threat hunting and identity protection

Pricing, plan by plan

Burp Suite

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • Essential manual tools
    • Proxy
    • Repeater
  • Professional$449/year
    • All Community features
    • Burp Scanner
    • Advanced manual tools
  • Enterprise$6995/year
    • CI/CD integration
    • Scheduled scans
    • Role-based access

CrowdStrike Falcon

$7.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the CrowdStrike Falcon review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Burp Suite if

  • You need web vulnerability scanner.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Desktop, Api.
  • You also want proxy interceptor.
Burp Suite review

Choose CrowdStrike Falcon if

  • You need next-gen antivirus.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want endpoint detection and response.
CrowdStrike Falcon review

Questions people ask

Is Burp Suite or CrowdStrike Falcon better?
Neither clearly leads. Burp Suite starts at Free and CrowdStrike Falcon at $7.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Burp Suite or CrowdStrike Falcon?
Burp Suite has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Burp Suite and $7.99/month for CrowdStrike Falcon.
Does Burp Suite or CrowdStrike Falcon run on more platforms?
Burp Suite runs on Desktop, Api. CrowdStrike Falcon runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use Burp Suite for free?
Yes. Burp Suite has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CrowdStrike Falcon starts at $7.99/month.
What is Burp Suite best used for?
Burp Suite is most often used for manual web application penetration testing through an intercepting proxy, automated scanning for web vulnerabilities on the professional edition, extending testing with community-built bapp extensions, enterprise-wide dynamic scanning through burp dast. Of those, manual web application penetration testing through an intercepting proxy and automated scanning for web vulnerabilities on the professional edition are not what CrowdStrike Falcon is typically brought in for.
What can Burp Suite do that CrowdStrike Falcon cannot?
Burp Suite covers Web vulnerability scanner, Proxy interceptor, Intruder, Repeater. CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus, Endpoint detection and response, Threat intelligence, IT hygiene.
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