Burp Suite DAST
6.4#8 in web application security scannersWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitBurp Suite DAST vs OWASP ZAP
What both publish
| Fact | Burp Suite DAST | OWASP ZAP |
|---|---|---|
| API | A GraphQL API can trigger scans, fetch findings, manage sites, and send results to internal tools. | The API and daemon mode provide programmatic control over ZAP, including scanner and spider operations. |
| Deployment | Burp Suite DAST is available as managed cloud service or self-hosted software, including Windows and Linux installers and a Helm deployment for Kubernetes. | ZAP publishes Docker images, including a bare image described as minimal and ideal for CI. |
| Founded | 2008 | 2010 |
| Purpose | Burp Suite DAST is an automated dynamic web vulnerability scanner built on the scanning engine used in Burp Suite Professional. | ZAP is a web application scanner and proxy for security testing. |
Burp Suite DAST plans
- Burp Suite DASTPriced on request
OWASP ZAP plans
- Free / open sourceFree
- ZAPFree
Pick Burp Suite DAST if…
Burp Suite DAST suits teams that need to scan web applications and APIs, including authenticated and modern JavaScript applications. Its deployment options and CI integrations may fit organizations with self-hosted, air-gapped, or pipeline-based scanning needs.
Pick OWASP ZAP if…
ZAP is intended for developers, testers new to security testing, and security testing specialists. Its automation and Docker options also suit teams incorporating scans into CI workflows.