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CyberGhost VPN

Software

A VPN you can trust to protect your online privacy

From
$2.19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Metasploit

Software

The world's most used penetration testing framework

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Metasploit has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: CyberGhost VPN cyberGhost VPN's 7-day free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before it ends; Metasploit the free Framework edition is command line only; the web interface is Pro only
  • They diverge on capability: CyberGhost VPN covers 9000+ servers, Metasploit covers Exploit database.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CyberGhost VPN and Metasploit actually diverge.

Attributes where CyberGhost VPN and Metasploit differ
AttributeCyberGhost VPNMetasploit
Starting price$2.19/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileDesktop, Cli
Founded20112000

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 CyberGhost VPN

  • 9000+ servers
  • Dedicated streaming servers
  • Gaming servers
  • NoSpy servers
  • Split tunneling
  • Kill Switch
  • Ad blocker
  • Anti-malware

Only in Metasploit

  • Exploit database
  • Payload generation
  • Post-exploitation
  • Evasion modules
  • Auxiliary scanners
  • Social engineering
  • Credential harvesting
  • Session management

Both cover

  • Desktop support

What people use each for

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

CyberGhost VPN

  • Vpnnot Metasploit
  • Privacynot Metasploit
  • Streamingnot Metasploit

Metasploit

  • Penetration testing and exploit development against known vulnerabilitiesnot CyberGhost VPN
  • Validating whether a reported vulnerability is actually exploitablenot CyberGhost VPN
  • Running phishing and credential attack simulations on the Pro editionnot CyberGhost VPN

Where each one falls short

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

CyberGhost VPN

  • CyberGhost VPN's 7-day free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before it ends

Metasploit

  • The free Framework edition is command line only; the web interface is Pro only
  • Automated exploitation, automated credential attacks and antivirus evading dynamic payloads are restricted to Metasploit Pro
  • Reporting, audit wizards, task chains and closed loop vulnerability validation are Pro only
  • Rapid7 publishes no price for Metasploit Pro and routes buyers to contact sales

Pricing, plan by plan

CyberGhost VPN

$2.19/month
  • 1 Month$12.99/month
    • 7 devices
    • 9000+ servers
    • Unlimited bandwidth
  • 2 Years + 2 Months$2.19/month
    • All features
    • Best value
    • 45-day guarantee
  • 6 Months$6.99/month
    • All features
    • 45-day guarantee

Metasploit

Free
  • Metasploit Framework (OSS)Free
    • Open source
    • 1500+ exploits
    • Command line
  • Metasploit ProFree
    • Web interface
    • Automated testing
    • Phishing campaigns

Which should you pick?

Choose CyberGhost VPN if

  • You need 9000+ servers.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want dedicated streaming servers.
CyberGhost VPN review

Choose Metasploit if

  • You need exploit database.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Desktop, Cli.
  • You also want payload generation.
Metasploit review

Questions people ask

Is CyberGhost VPN or Metasploit better?
Neither clearly leads. CyberGhost VPN starts at $2.19/month and Metasploit at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CyberGhost VPN or Metasploit?
Metasploit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $2.19/month for CyberGhost VPN and Free for Metasploit.
Does CyberGhost VPN or Metasploit run on more platforms?
CyberGhost VPN runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Metasploit runs on Desktop, Cli.
Can I use Metasploit for free?
Yes. Metasploit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CyberGhost VPN starts at $2.19/month.
What is CyberGhost VPN best used for?
CyberGhost VPN is most often used for vpn, privacy, streaming. Of those, vpn and privacy are not what Metasploit is typically brought in for.
What can CyberGhost VPN do that Metasploit cannot?
CyberGhost VPN covers 9000+ servers, Dedicated streaming servers, Gaming servers, NoSpy servers. Metasploit covers Exploit database, Payload generation, Post-exploitation, Evasion modules. Both handle Desktop support.
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