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Burp Suite vs WorkOS

Burp Suite logo

Burp Suite

Software

The leading toolkit for web security testing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WorkOS logo

WorkOS

Software

Developer platform for enterprise-ready authentication and identity.

From
$125/one-time per connection
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; WorkOS authKit free tier limited to 1 million monthly active users; additional millions cost $2,500/month

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Burp Suite and WorkOS actually diverge.

Attributes where Burp Suite and WorkOS differ
AttributeBurp SuiteWorkOS
Starting priceFree$125/one-time per connection
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsDesktop, ApiWeb, API
Founded2004Unknown

Identical on both: 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 WorkOS

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

WorkOS

  • SaaS applications needing rapid enterprise SSO deploymentnot Burp Suite
  • Companies selling to mid-market and enterprise customersnot Burp Suite
  • Applications requiring SCIM directory sync with corporate identity systemsnot Burp Suite
  • Product teams needing audit logs for compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001)not Burp Suite
  • Platforms with multiple identity provider requirementsnot 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

WorkOS

  • AuthKit free tier limited to 1 million monthly active users; additional millions cost $2,500/month
  • Per-connection pricing for SSO and Directory Sync ($125–$50 each) scales poorly for enterprises with many identity providers
  • Audit logs require separate subscription at $125/month per SIEM connection or $99/month per 1 million events
  • Radar fraud protection billed separately at $100/month per 50,000 additional checks beyond 1,000 free checks
  • Custom domain feature requires $99/month subscription
  • Requires annual commitment for SLA and support guarantees; pay-as-you-go tier lacks uptime guarantee

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

WorkOS

$125/one-time per connection
  • Pay as You Go$null/variable
    • Per-connection pricing from $125 to $50 with volume discounts
    • Up to 60% discount at scale
    • Quick deployment
  • Annual Credits$null/variable
    • Custom pricing with volume discounts
    • 99.99% uptime SLA
    • Guided migration

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 WorkOS if

  • You work on Web, API.
WorkOS review

Questions people ask

Is Burp Suite or WorkOS better?
Neither clearly leads. Burp Suite starts at Free and WorkOS at $125/one-time per connection, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Burp Suite or WorkOS?
Burp Suite has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Burp Suite and $125/one-time per connection for WorkOS.
Does Burp Suite or WorkOS run on more platforms?
Burp Suite runs on Desktop, Api. WorkOS runs on Web, API.
Can I use Burp Suite for free?
Yes. Burp Suite has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WorkOS starts at $125/one-time per connection.
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 WorkOS is typically brought in for.
What can Burp Suite do that WorkOS cannot?
Burp Suite covers Web vulnerability scanner, Proxy interceptor, Intruder, Repeater.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

WorkOS: How quickly can I implement WorkOS SSO?

Developers can implement single sign-on in minutes instead of months. Multiple customers report setting up SSO in less than a week, with WorkOS handling the complexity of SAML and OIDC protocols.

Source
WorkOS: What SDKs does WorkOS provide?

WorkOS offers SDKs for Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go, PHP, Java, and .NET.

Source
WorkOS: Does WorkOS support SCIM provisioning?

Yes. WorkOS supports SCIM provisioning integration with systems like Okta and Entra ID for automated user management.

Source
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