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Burp Suite vs Sophos Intercept X

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Burp Suite

Software

The leading toolkit for web security testing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Sophos Intercept X

Software

Advanced endpoint protection with deep learning

From
$28/year
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; Sophos Intercept X sophos publishes no price for endpoint protection: the product page names editions but gives no per user rate, no minimum seat count and no contract length, and routes buyers to a sales enquiry
  • They diverge on capability: Burp Suite covers Web vulnerability scanner, Sophos Intercept X covers Deep learning AI.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Burp Suite and Sophos Intercept X actually diverge.

Attributes where Burp Suite and Sophos Intercept X differ
AttributeBurp SuiteSophos Intercept X
Starting priceFree$28/year
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsDesktop, ApiDesktop, Mobile, Api
Founded20041985

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 Sophos Intercept X

  • Deep learning AI
  • Anti-ransomware
  • Exploit prevention
  • CryptoGuard
  • WipeGuard
  • Root cause analysis
  • Active adversary mitigation
  • Synchronized security

Both cover

  • On-premise deployment
  • Cloud deployment
  • Desktop support

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 Sophos Intercept X
  • Automated scanning for web vulnerabilities on the Professional editionnot Sophos Intercept X
  • Extending testing with community-built BApp extensionsnot Sophos Intercept X
  • Enterprise-wide dynamic scanning through Burp DASTnot Sophos Intercept X

Sophos Intercept X

  • Endpoint protection against malware and ransomware on servers and workstationsnot Burp Suite
  • Endpoint detection and response investigations across a managed estatenot Burp Suite
  • Outsourcing round the clock threat monitoring to a managed servicenot 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

Sophos Intercept X

  • Sophos publishes no price for endpoint protection: the product page names editions but gives no per user rate, no minimum seat count and no contract length, and routes buyers to a sales enquiry
  • Extended detection and response requires the Advanced with XDR edition rather than the base endpoint product
  • 24x7 monitored detection and response is sold as the separate Sophos MDR service on top of the endpoint licence
  • The Intercept X name has been retired in favour of Sophos Endpoint, so older documentation refers to a brand the vendor no longer uses

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

Sophos Intercept X

$28/year
  • Intercept X Essentials$28/year
    • Per user
    • Deep learning
    • Anti-ransomware
  • Intercept X Advanced$44/year
    • All Essentials features
    • Root cause analysis
    • Sophos Central
  • Intercept X with XDR$55/year
    • All Advanced features
    • Extended detection
    • Live Discover

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 Sophos Intercept X if

  • You need deep learning ai.
  • You work on Desktop, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want anti-ransomware.
Sophos Intercept X review

Questions people ask

Is Burp Suite or Sophos Intercept X better?
Neither clearly leads. Burp Suite starts at Free and Sophos Intercept X at $28/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Burp Suite or Sophos Intercept X?
Burp Suite has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Burp Suite and $28/year for Sophos Intercept X.
Does Burp Suite or Sophos Intercept X run on more platforms?
Burp Suite runs on Desktop, Api. Sophos Intercept X runs on Desktop, Mobile, Api.
Can I use Burp Suite for free?
Yes. Burp Suite has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sophos Intercept X starts at $28/year.
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 Sophos Intercept X is typically brought in for.
What can Burp Suite do that Sophos Intercept X cannot?
Burp Suite covers Web vulnerability scanner, Proxy interceptor, Intruder, Repeater. Sophos Intercept X covers Deep learning AI, Anti-ransomware, Exploit prevention, CryptoGuard. Both handle On-premise deployment, Cloud deployment, Desktop support.
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