Cybersecurity · head to head
DataGrail vs Metasploit
DataGrail
Cybersecurity
Privacy platform that finds shadow data systems and automates data subject requests across them
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Metasploit
Cybersecurity
The world's most used penetration testing framework
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Metasploit has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: DataGrail no pricing is published, and while benchmarking suggests it undercuts OneTrust for comparable scope, cost still scales with request volume and connected systems, which grow with the business.; Metasploit the free Framework edition is command line only; the web interface is Pro only
- They diverge on capability: DataGrail covers Live data discovery, Metasploit covers Exploit database.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which DataGrail and Metasploit actually diverge.
| Attribute | DataGrail | Metasploit |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, API | Desktop, Cli |
| Founded | Unknown | 2000 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (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 DataGrail
- Live data discovery
- Request automation
- Audit trail
- Consent management
- Integration catalogue
- Risk monitoring
- Consumer request portal
- Reporting
Only in Metasploit
- Exploit database
- Payload generation
- Post-exploitation
- Evasion modules
- Auxiliary scanners
- Social engineering
- Credential harvesting
- Session management
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
DataGrail
- A consumer brand whose deletion requests keep missing data in marketing tools the privacy team did not know existednot Metasploit
- A company processing hundreds of CCPA requests a month where manual fulfilment has become a full-time jobnot Metasploit
- A privacy team leaving OneTrust because the platform tracked requests but staff still completed them by handnot Metasploit
- An organisation needing evidence for a regulator that deletion actually occurred in every system, not that a ticket was closednot Metasploit
Metasploit
- Penetration testing and exploit development against known vulnerabilitiesnot DataGrail
- Validating whether a reported vulnerability is actually exploitablenot DataGrail
- Running phishing and credential attack simulations on the Pro editionnot DataGrail
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
DataGrail
- No pricing is published, and while benchmarking suggests it undercuts OneTrust for comparable scope, cost still scales with request volume and connected systems, which grow with the business.
- Automated fulfilment only works for systems with a supported connector, so homegrown applications and legacy databases still need manual handling, and those are usually where the awkward data lives.
- Discovery works by observing integrations and traffic patterns, so genuinely isolated systems, offline data and files on employee machines remain invisible and outside the data map.
- It is narrower than the enterprise privacy suites, lacking the assessment, third-party risk and wider GRC modules a large regulated organisation will also need, so it may be one of two platforms rather than the only one.
- Deletion automation is irreversible and mistakes are unrecoverable, so teams need real confidence in identity verification before enabling it, and that caution often keeps deletion semi-manual for months after purchase.
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
DataGrail
On request- DataGrail Platform$undefined/year
- Data discovery and mapping
- Data subject request automation
- Consent management
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 DataGrail if
- You need live data discovery.
- You work on Web, API.
- You also want request automation.
Choose Metasploit if
- You need exploit database.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Desktop, Cli.
- You also want payload generation.
Questions people ask
- Is DataGrail or Metasploit better?
- Neither clearly leads. DataGrail starts at On request and Metasploit at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, DataGrail or Metasploit?
- Metasploit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for DataGrail and Free for Metasploit.
- Does DataGrail or Metasploit run on more platforms?
- DataGrail runs on Web, API. Metasploit runs on Desktop, Cli.
- Can I use Metasploit for free?
- Yes. Metasploit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DataGrail starts at On request.
- What is DataGrail best used for?
- DataGrail is most often used for a consumer brand whose deletion requests keep missing data in marketing tools the privacy team did not know existed, a company processing hundreds of ccpa requests a month where manual fulfilment has become a full-time job, a privacy team leaving onetrust because the platform tracked requests but staff still completed them by hand, an organisation needing evidence for a regulator that deletion actually occurred in every system, not that a ticket was closed. Of those, a consumer brand whose deletion requests keep missing data in marketing tools the privacy team did not know existed and a company processing hundreds of ccpa requests a month where manual fulfilment has become a full-time job are not what Metasploit is typically brought in for.
- What can DataGrail do that Metasploit cannot?
- DataGrail covers Live data discovery, Request automation, Audit trail, Consent management. Metasploit covers Exploit database, Payload generation, Post-exploitation, Evasion modules.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
DataGrail: How is DataGrail different from OneTrust?
OneTrust orchestrates the workflow; DataGrail focuses on connecting to systems and completing the request, and benchmark data suggests it prices materially below OneTrust for comparable scope.
Metasploit: Is Metasploit Framework free to use?
Yes, Metasploit Framework is available as free open-source software with source code accessible via GitHub. Community support is provided through Slack, GitHub, Twitter, and email.
SourceDataGrail: Does it find systems we do not know about?
Yes. Continuous discovery of unsanctioned tools processing personal data is its main technical claim.
Metasploit: What is the difference between Metasploit Framework and Metasploit Pro?
Metasploit Framework is the free open-source version. Metasploit Pro is a commercial offering with customer support from Rapid7, though specific pricing and features are not detailed on the download page.
SourceDataGrail: What does it cost?
Not published. Pricing is quoted by request volume and connected systems, with multi-year commitments typically discounted.
Metasploit: What support is available for the free Framework version?
Community-based support for Metasploit Framework is available through Slack, GitHub, Twitter, and email ([email protected]). Commercial customers using Metasploit Pro receive customer support from Rapid7.
SourceDataGrail: Does it cover consent as well as requests?
Yes, it includes consent management, though publishers needing certified advertising consent usually use a specialist CMP.
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