Security & Cybersecurity · head to head
Burp Suite vs JumpCloud
Burp Suite
Security & Cybersecurity
The leading toolkit for web security testing
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
JumpCloud
Security & Cybersecurity
Unified identity and device management for hybrid workforce.
- From
- $9/user/month
- Rated
- -
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; JumpCloud platform Essentials tier capped at 300 users; larger organisations must purchase unbundled tiers or negotiate custom pricing
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Burp Suite and JumpCloud actually diverge.
| Attribute | Burp Suite | JumpCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $9/user/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Desktop, Api | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API |
| Founded | 2004 | Unknown |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Security & Cybersecurity).
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 JumpCloud
Nothing recorded that Burp Suite does not also cover.
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 JumpCloud
- Automated scanning for web vulnerabilities on the Professional editionnot JumpCloud
- Extending testing with community-built BApp extensionsnot JumpCloud
- Enterprise-wide dynamic scanning through Burp DASTnot JumpCloud
JumpCloud
- Organisations modernising from Active Directory to cloud identity infrastructurenot Burp Suite
- Companies requiring unified user and device management in hybrid work environmentsnot Burp Suite
- IT teams implementing zero-trust security modelsnot Burp Suite
- Managed service providers requiring multi-tenant identity and device managementnot Burp Suite
- Educational institutions and nonprofits (eligible for special pricing)not 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
JumpCloud
- Platform Essentials tier capped at 300 users; larger organisations must purchase unbundled tiers or negotiate custom pricing
- À la carte pricing can become expensive when purchasing multiple features; device management at $9/user, SSO at $11/user totals $20/user for basic functionality
- Bundled Platform and Platform Prime packages require contacting sales; no published pricing limits transparency
- Zero-trust and AI & SaaS management capabilities only available in Platform Prime tier with custom pricing
- No on-premises or self-hosted option; cloud-only deployment
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
JumpCloud
$9/user/month- À La Carte - Device Management$9/user/month (annual) or $11 (monthly)
- Device management across Windows, Mac, Linux
- Remote assistance
- Patch management
- À La Carte - SSO$11/user/month (annual) or $13 (monthly)
- Single sign-on
- Multi-factor authentication
- Password management
- Platform Essentials$null/variable
- Identity and device management with SSO and passwordless auth
- Maximum 300 users
- Contact sales for pricing
- Platform$null/variable
- Unified identity, device and access management
- Contact sales for pricing
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Burp Suite or JumpCloud better?
- Neither clearly leads. Burp Suite starts at Free and JumpCloud at $9/user/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Burp Suite or JumpCloud?
- Burp Suite has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Burp Suite and $9/user/month for JumpCloud.
- Does Burp Suite or JumpCloud run on more platforms?
- Burp Suite runs on Desktop, Api. JumpCloud runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API.
- Can I use Burp Suite for free?
- Yes. Burp Suite has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. JumpCloud starts at $9/user/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 JumpCloud is typically brought in for.
- What can Burp Suite do that JumpCloud cannot?
- Burp Suite covers Web vulnerability scanner, Proxy interceptor, Intruder, Repeater.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
JumpCloud: What devices does JumpCloud support?
JumpCloud supports unified endpoint management for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android devices.
SourceJumpCloud: Can I use JumpCloud to replace Active Directory?
Yes. JumpCloud is designed for organisations modernising from on-premises Active Directory to cloud-based directory and identity management.
SourceJumpCloud: Is there a free trial?
Yes. All users can access a 30-day free trial before purchasing.
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