Cybersecurity · head to head
Metasploit vs Tyler Brazos

Metasploit
Cybersecurity
The world's most used penetration testing framework
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
The short version
- Only Metasploit has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Metasploit the free Framework edition is command line only; the web interface is Pro only; Tyler Brazos brazos is now sold as Tyler Enforcement Mobile and tylertech.com/products/brazos redirects to the Enforcement Mobile page
- They diverge on capability: Metasploit covers Exploit database, Tyler Brazos covers Mobile Citations.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Metasploit and Tyler Brazos actually diverge.
| Attribute | Metasploit | Tyler Brazos |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $800/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Desktop, Cli | Ios, Android, Windows |
| Category | Cybersecurity | Government |
| Founded | 2000 | 1966 |
Identical on both: 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 Tyler Brazos
- Mobile Citations
- Field Reporting
- License Scanning
- Database Queries
- Crash Reporting
- Tyler CAD/RMS
- NCIC
- State DMV
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 Tyler Brazos
- Validating whether a reported vulnerability is actually exploitablenot Tyler Brazos
- Running phishing and credential attack simulations on the Pro editionnot Tyler Brazos
Tyler Brazos
- Electronic citation issuance from a patrol vehicle or handheld devicenot Metasploit
- Field reporting and crash reports for law enforcementnot Metasploit
- Feeding citation data into court case managementnot 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
Tyler Brazos
- Brazos is now sold as Tyler Enforcement Mobile and tylertech.com/products/brazos redirects to the Enforcement Mobile page
- No pricing is published; Tyler routes all enquiries through contact and demo requests with no published rate, minimum or cost driver
- The product is sold only to public sector agencies
Pricing, plan by plan
Metasploit
Free- Metasploit Framework (OSS)Free
- Open source
- 1500+ exploits
- Command line
- Metasploit ProFree
- Web interface
- Automated testing
- Phishing campaigns
Tyler Brazos
$800/month- Mobile Suite$800/month
- Mobile Citations
- Field Reporting
- Database Queries
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 Tyler Brazos if
- You need mobile citations.
- You work on Ios, Android, Windows.
- You also want field reporting.
Questions people ask
- Is Metasploit or Tyler Brazos better?
- Neither clearly leads. Metasploit starts at Free and Tyler Brazos at $800/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Metasploit or Tyler Brazos?
- Metasploit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Metasploit and $800/month for Tyler Brazos.
- Does Metasploit or Tyler Brazos run on more platforms?
- Metasploit runs on Desktop, Cli. Tyler Brazos runs on Ios, Android, Windows.
- Can I use Metasploit for free?
- Yes. Metasploit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Tyler Brazos starts at $800/month.
- 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 Tyler Brazos is typically brought in for.
- What can Metasploit do that Tyler Brazos cannot?
- Metasploit covers Exploit database, Payload generation, Post-exploitation, Evasion modules. Tyler Brazos covers Mobile Citations, Field Reporting, License Scanning, Database Queries.
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.
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.
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.
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