Cybersecurity · head to head
Metasploit vs Prettier
Metasploit
Cybersecurity
The world's most used penetration testing framework
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Metasploit the free Framework edition is command line only; the web interface is Pro only; Prettier inflexible style rules that cannot be customized significantly, forcing teams to accept opinionated defaults
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Metasploit and Prettier actually diverge.
| Attribute | Metasploit | Prettier |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | free |
| Platforms | Desktop, Cli | CLI, Editor Plugins, Build Tools |
| Category | Cybersecurity | Developer Tools |
| Founded | 2000 | 2016 |
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 Metasploit
- Exploit database
- Payload generation
- Post-exploitation
- Evasion modules
- Auxiliary scanners
- Social engineering
- Credential harvesting
- Session management
Only in Prettier
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 Prettier
- Validating whether a reported vulnerability is actually exploitablenot Prettier
- Running phishing and credential attack simulations on the Pro editionnot Prettier
Prettier
- Automatically formatting TypeScript files to project style standardsnot Metasploit
- Enforcing consistent HTML indentation across component filesnot Metasploit
- Removing style-related comments from pull request reviewsnot Metasploit
- Formatting GraphQL queries with consistent indentationnot Metasploit
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
Prettier
- Inflexible style rules that cannot be customized significantly, forcing teams to accept opinionated defaults
- Developers must format entire files rather than selective line ranges in some contexts
- Limited language support compared to some alternatives, though it covers major languages
Pricing, plan by plan
Metasploit
Free- Metasploit Framework (OSS)Free
- Open source
- 1500+ exploits
- Command line
- Metasploit ProFree
- Web interface
- Automated testing
- Phishing campaigns
Prettier
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Prettier 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.
Choose Prettier if
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on CLI, Editor Plugins, Build Tools.
Questions people ask
- Is Metasploit or Prettier better?
- Neither clearly leads. Metasploit starts at Free and Prettier at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Metasploit or Prettier?
- Metasploit starts at Free and Prettier at Free.
- Does Metasploit or Prettier run on more platforms?
- Metasploit runs on Desktop, Cli. Prettier runs on CLI, Editor Plugins, Build Tools.
- 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 Prettier is typically brought in for.
- What can Metasploit do that Prettier cannot?
- Metasploit covers Exploit database, Payload generation, Post-exploitation, Evasion modules.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourcePrettier: Is Prettier free and open source?
Yes, Prettier is completely free and open source, available as an npm package with no licensing costs or subscriptions.
SourceMetasploit: 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.
SourcePrettier: Can Prettier be integrated with ESLint?
Yes, Prettier integrates with ESLint by disabling ESLint formatting rules via eslint-config-prettier, allowing both tools to work together with Prettier handling formatting and ESLint handling code quality.
SourceMetasploit: 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.
SourcePrettier: Does Prettier support configuration customization?
Prettier is intentionally opinionated with limited configuration options to enforce consistency. You can create a .prettierrc file for basic customization, but Prettier does not support extensive rule customization like ESLint.
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