Software · head to head
JumpCloud vs Burp Suite
JumpCloud
Software
Unified identity and device management for hybrid workforce.
- From
- $9/user/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Burp Suite has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: JumpCloud platform Essentials tier capped at 300 users; larger organisations must purchase unbundled tiers or negotiate custom pricing; Burp Suite the automated vulnerability scanner is Professional only, at $499; the free Community edition is manual tools
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which JumpCloud and Burp Suite actually diverge.
| Attribute | JumpCloud | Burp Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9/user/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API | Desktop, Api |
| Founded | Unknown | 2004 |
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 JumpCloud
Nothing recorded that Burp Suite does not also cover.
Only in Burp Suite
- Web vulnerability scanner
- Proxy interceptor
- Intruder
- Repeater
- Sequencer
- Decoder
- Comparer
- Logger
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
JumpCloud
- Organisations modernising from Active Directory to cloud identity infrastructurenot Burp Suite
- Companies requiring unified user and device management in hybrid work environmentsnot Burp Suite
- IT teams implementing zero-trust security modelsnot Burp Suite
- Managed service providers requiring multi-tenant identity and device managementnot Burp Suite
- Educational institutions and nonprofits (eligible for special pricing)not Burp Suite
Burp Suite
- Manual web application penetration testing through an intercepting proxynot JumpCloud
- Automated scanning for web vulnerabilities on the Professional editionnot JumpCloud
- Extending testing with community-built BApp extensionsnot JumpCloud
- Enterprise-wide dynamic scanning through Burp DASTnot JumpCloud
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
JumpCloud
- Platform Essentials tier capped at 300 users; larger organisations must purchase unbundled tiers or negotiate custom pricing
- À la carte pricing can become expensive when purchasing multiple features; device management at $9/user, SSO at $11/user totals $20/user for basic functionality
- Bundled Platform and Platform Prime packages require contacting sales; no published pricing limits transparency
- Zero-trust and AI & SaaS management capabilities only available in Platform Prime tier with custom pricing
- No on-premises or self-hosted option; cloud-only deployment
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
Pricing, plan by plan
JumpCloud
$9/user/month- À La Carte - Device Management$9/user/month (annual) or $11 (monthly)
- Device management across Windows, Mac, Linux
- Remote assistance
- Patch management
- À La Carte - SSO$11/user/month (annual) or $13 (monthly)
- Single sign-on
- Multi-factor authentication
- Password management
- Platform Essentials$null/variable
- Identity and device management with SSO and passwordless auth
- Maximum 300 users
- Contact sales for pricing
- Platform$null/variable
- Unified identity, device and access management
- Contact sales for pricing
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
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.
Questions people ask
- Is JumpCloud or Burp Suite better?
- Neither clearly leads. JumpCloud starts at $9/user/month and Burp Suite at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, JumpCloud or Burp Suite?
- Burp Suite has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $9/user/month for JumpCloud and Free for Burp Suite.
- Does JumpCloud or Burp Suite run on more platforms?
- JumpCloud runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API. Burp Suite runs on Desktop, Api.
- Can I use Burp Suite for free?
- Yes. Burp Suite has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. JumpCloud starts at $9/user/month.
- What is JumpCloud best used for?
- JumpCloud is most often used for organisations modernising from active directory to cloud identity infrastructure, companies requiring unified user and device management in hybrid work environments, it teams implementing zero-trust security models, managed service providers requiring multi-tenant identity and device management. Of those, organisations modernising from active directory to cloud identity infrastructure and companies requiring unified user and device management in hybrid work environments are not what Burp Suite is typically brought in for.
- What can JumpCloud do that Burp Suite cannot?
- Burp Suite covers Web vulnerability scanner, Proxy interceptor, Intruder, Repeater.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
JumpCloud: What devices does JumpCloud support?
JumpCloud supports unified endpoint management for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android devices.
SourceJumpCloud: Can I use JumpCloud to replace Active Directory?
Yes. JumpCloud is designed for organisations modernising from on-premises Active Directory to cloud-based directory and identity management.
SourceJumpCloud: Is there a free trial?
Yes. All users can access a 30-day free trial before purchasing.
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