Security & Cybersecurity · head to head
Metasploit vs Authy
Metasploit
Security & Cybersecurity
The world's most used penetration testing framework
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Authy
Security & Cybersecurity
Simple to setup, secure cloud backup, multi device support
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Metasploit the free Framework edition is command line only; the web interface is Pro only; Authy free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Metasploit and Authy actually diverge.
| Attribute | Metasploit | Authy |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | free |
| Platforms | Desktop, Cli | Web |
| Founded | 2000 | Unknown |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Security & 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 Metasploit
- Exploit database
- Payload generation
- Post-exploitation
- Evasion modules
- Auxiliary scanners
- Social engineering
- Credential harvesting
- Session management
Only in Authy
Nothing recorded that Metasploit does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Metasploit
- Penetration testing and exploit development against known vulnerabilitiesnot Authy
- Validating whether a reported vulnerability is actually exploitablenot Authy
- Running phishing and credential attack simulations on the Pro editionnot Authy
Authy
No use cases recorded yet. See the Authy review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Authy
- Free consumer app with no paid tier, so there is no vendor-stated enterprise SLA or support plan on the pricing side
- Vendor markets multi-device sync as a core feature, meaning account security depends on cloud-backed codes rather than device-only storage
Pricing, plan by plan
Metasploit
Free- Metasploit Framework (OSS)Free
- Open source
- 1500+ exploits
- Command line
- Metasploit ProFree
- Web interface
- Automated testing
- Phishing campaigns
Authy
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Authy review.
Which should you pick?
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 Metasploit or Authy better?
- Neither clearly leads. Metasploit starts at Free and Authy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Metasploit or Authy?
- Metasploit starts at Free and Authy at Free.
- Does Metasploit or Authy run on more platforms?
- Metasploit runs on Desktop, Cli. Authy runs on Web.
- Can I use Metasploit for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Metasploit best used for?
- Metasploit is most often used for penetration testing and exploit development against known vulnerabilities, validating whether a reported vulnerability is actually exploitable, running phishing and credential attack simulations on the pro edition. Of those, penetration testing and exploit development against known vulnerabilities and validating whether a reported vulnerability is actually exploitable are not what Authy is typically brought in for.
- What can Metasploit do that Authy cannot?
- Metasploit covers Exploit database, Payload generation, Post-exploitation, Evasion modules.