Cybersecurity · head to head
Metasploit vs Termly
Metasploit
Cybersecurity
The world's most used penetration testing framework
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Termly
Cybersecurity
Legal policy generator and cookie consent banner for small websites
- 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; Termly a standard plan licenses one website, so an agency or a business with several brand domains multiplies the headline price by the number of sites and the cheap option stops being cheap at four or five domains.
- They diverge on capability: Metasploit covers Exploit database, Termly covers Policy generator.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Metasploit and Termly actually diverge.
| Attribute | Metasploit | Termly |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Per website per month |
| Platforms | Desktop, Cli | Web |
| Founded | 2000 | Unknown |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Metasploit
- Exploit database
- Payload generation
- Post-exploitation
- Evasion modules
- Auxiliary scanners
- Social engineering
- Credential harvesting
- Session management
Only in Termly
- Policy generator
- Automatic policy updates
- Consent banner
- Script auto blocker
- Cookie scanner
- Consent log
- WordPress plugin
- Do not sell handling
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 Termly
- Validating whether a reported vulnerability is actually exploitablenot Termly
- Running phishing and credential attack simulations on the Pro editionnot Termly
Termly
- A small e-commerce shop that needs a privacy policy, terms and a compliant cookie banner before launch without engaging a solicitornot Metasploit
- A freelance web developer standardising the legal and consent layer across client sites, buying a licence per site or an agency arrangementnot Metasploit
- A WordPress site owner who needs scripts blocked before consent and does not have a tag manager set upnot Metasploit
- A US small business newly in scope for a state privacy law that needs a do not sell opt-out on the site quicklynot 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
Termly
- A standard plan licenses one website, so an agency or a business with several brand domains multiplies the headline price by the number of sites and the cheap option stops being cheap at four or five domains.
- Generated policies are templates conditioned on questionnaire answers, so they describe the data practices you claimed rather than the ones your code performs, and a regulator comparing the policy to actual tracking finds the gap not the vendor.
- Banner view limits apply on the lower tiers, and a site that spikes in traffic can exhaust its allowance mid month, which is the worst possible moment for consent handling to degrade.
- It covers websites well but has little for mobile apps, so a company with an iOS and Android app alongside its site needs a second consent mechanism and a second consent record.
- There is no data mapping, subject rights automation or vendor inventory, so any company that grows into real privacy programme obligations outgrows Termly entirely rather than upgrading within it.
Pricing, plan by plan
Metasploit
Free- Metasploit Framework (OSS)Free
- Open source
- 1500+ exploits
- Command line
- Metasploit ProFree
- Web interface
- Automated testing
- Phishing campaigns
Termly
Free- FreeFree
- 1 basic legal policy
- 10,000 monthly banner views
- Cookie consent banner
- Starter$10/month
- 2 legal policies
- 10 policy edits
- 50,000 monthly banner views
- Pro Plus$15/month
- Unlimited banner views
- Additional legal policies
- Multilingual banners
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 Termly if
- You need policy generator.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want automatic policy updates.
Questions people ask
- Is Metasploit or Termly better?
- Neither clearly leads. Metasploit starts at Free and Termly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Metasploit or Termly?
- Metasploit starts at Free and Termly at Free.
- Does Metasploit or Termly run on more platforms?
- Metasploit runs on Desktop, Cli. Termly 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 Termly is typically brought in for.
- What can Metasploit do that Termly cannot?
- Metasploit covers Exploit database, Payload generation, Post-exploitation, Evasion modules. Termly covers Policy generator, Automatic policy updates, Consent banner, Script auto blocker.
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.
SourceTermly: Does one Termly plan cover all my websites?
No. A standard plan licenses one website. Multiple domains need multiple licences or an agency arrangement, and this is the single most common surprise on the bill.
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.
SourceTermly: Are the generated policies legally sufficient?
They are templates conditioned on your answers and are not legal advice. They are proportionate for a simple site and inadequate where actual data flows are complex or regulated.
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.
SourceTermly: Is there a genuinely free plan?
Yes, one basic policy, one site, 10,000 monthly banner views and quarterly cookie scans, with no card required.
Termly: Does it handle US state privacy opt-outs?
Yes, including a do not sell or share mechanism and regional rule sets, alongside GDPR consent for EU visitors.
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