Developer Tools · head to head
Frappe vs Metasploit
Frappe
Developer Tools
The Python web framework behind ERPNext, sold as managed hosting through Frappe Cloud
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Metasploit
Cybersecurity
The world's most used penetration testing framework
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Frappe the framework is strongly opinionated: its own ORM, templating and job queue mean general Python and Django experience transfers only partly, and onboarding a new developer takes weeks rather than days.; Metasploit the free Framework edition is command line only; the web interface is Pro only
- They diverge on capability: Frappe covers DocType modelling, Metasploit covers Exploit database.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Frappe and Metasploit actually diverge.
| Attribute | Frappe | Metasploit |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per month by site or server | freemium |
| Platforms | Web, Linux, Docker | Desktop, Cli |
| Category | Developer Tools | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | Unknown | 2000 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Frappe
- DocType modelling
- Role and field permissions
- Built-in REST API
- Background jobs
- Bench CLI
- Frappe Cloud hosting
- App marketplace
- Multi-tenancy
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.
Frappe
- A team building an internal business application that needs permissions, audit trail and an API on day one rather than in month threenot Metasploit
- An ERPNext user who wants managed hosting, automatic updates and offsite backups without hiring a systems administratornot Metasploit
- An Indian or emerging-market business that wants to pay for application hosting in local currency at local price pointsnot Metasploit
- A consultancy shipping custom vertical apps to clients on a shared framework with per-client site isolationnot Metasploit
Metasploit
- Penetration testing and exploit development against known vulnerabilitiesnot Frappe
- Validating whether a reported vulnerability is actually exploitablenot Frappe
- Running phishing and credential attack simulations on the Pro editionnot Frappe
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Frappe
- The framework is strongly opinionated: its own ORM, templating and job queue mean general Python and Django experience transfers only partly, and onboarding a new developer takes weeks rather than days.
- The developer pool is small and heavily concentrated in India, so hiring Frappe experience elsewhere is slow and expensive relative to mainstream stacks.
- Documentation is uneven in depth and lags behind releases in places, so real answers often come from reading the source or the community forum.
- Major version upgrades of the framework have historically broken custom apps that reach past the DocType layer, so bespoke code carries a recurring maintenance cost at each upgrade.
- Frappe Cloud recommends against its cheapest Hetzner-backed option for mission-critical production, so the headline $5 entry price is not the price of a production-grade deployment.
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
Frappe
Free- Framework, self-hostedFree
- MIT licensed, no licence fee
- Install with bench on your own Linux servers
- You carry updates, backups and security patching
- Frappe Cloud Sites$5/month
- Also listed at ₹410 per month
- Shared servers with 150+ installable apps
- Automatic updates and offsite backups
- Frappe Cloud Servers$40/month
- Also listed at ₹3,600 per month
- Dedicated or shared virtual machines
- Unlimited sites on your server
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 Frappe if
- You need doctype modelling.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Linux, Docker.
- You also want role and field permissions.
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 Frappe or Metasploit better?
- Neither clearly leads. Frappe starts at Free and Metasploit at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Frappe or Metasploit?
- Frappe starts at Free and Metasploit at Free.
- Does Frappe or Metasploit run on more platforms?
- Frappe runs on Web, Linux, Docker. Metasploit runs on Desktop, Cli.
- Can I use Frappe for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Frappe best used for?
- Frappe is most often used for a team building an internal business application that needs permissions, audit trail and an api on day one rather than in month three, an erpnext user who wants managed hosting, automatic updates and offsite backups without hiring a systems administrator, an indian or emerging-market business that wants to pay for application hosting in local currency at local price points, a consultancy shipping custom vertical apps to clients on a shared framework with per-client site isolation. Of those, a team building an internal business application that needs permissions, audit trail and an api on day one rather than in month three and an erpnext user who wants managed hosting, automatic updates and offsite backups without hiring a systems administrator are not what Metasploit is typically brought in for.
- What can Frappe do that Metasploit cannot?
- Frappe covers DocType modelling, Role and field permissions, Built-in REST API, Background jobs. Metasploit covers Exploit database, Payload generation, Post-exploitation, Evasion modules.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Frappe: Is Frappe the same as ERPNext?
No. Frappe is the framework; ERPNext is the ERP application written on it. You can run Frappe without ERPNext to build your own applications.
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.
SourceFrappe: What licence is the framework under?
MIT, which is permissive and imposes no obligation to publish your changes, unlike the AGPL used by several open source ERP rivals.
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.
SourceFrappe: Can I pay in rupees?
Yes. Frappe Cloud publishes the same plans in Indian rupees, ₹410 a month for sites and ₹3,600 for servers, rather than converting a dollar price at checkout.
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.
SourceFrappe: Do I have to use Frappe Cloud?
No, self-hosting with bench or Docker is fully supported and free. Frappe Cloud is a convenience purchase, and it funds the open source work.
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