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Head-to-head · Dynamic Application Security Testing Software

apPosture DAST vs Burp Suite DAST

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score apPosture DAST #3 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software 9.2/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit apPosture
Burp Suite DAST #6 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Burp Suite

apPosture DAST leads on 0 checks, Burp Suite DAST on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreapPosture DAST · 9.2/10

apPosture DAST scores higher on our rubric for dynamic application security testing software: 9.2 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

apPosture DAST is the better fit for developers needing deep, affordable DAST. Burp Suite DAST is the better fit for mature teams needing broad enterprise DAST.

  • apPosture DAST fits best

    Developers needing deep, affordable DAST

  • Burp Suite DAST fits best

    Mature teams needing broad enterprise DAST

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Side by side

Feature apPosture DAST 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Burp Suite DAST 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.9
Ranking #3 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software #6 in Dynamic Application Security Testing Software
Best for Developers needing deep, affordable DAST Mature teams needing broad enterprise DAST
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $35/user/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web, Windows, Linux
Support Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 7 integrations 20 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features apPosture DAST 4/4 · Burp Suite DAST 4/4
Authenticated scanning ✓ ✓
API testing ✓ ✓
Browser-based scanning ✓ ✓
CI/CD integration ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment model Hybrid Hybrid
Included scan targets 0 targets Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Browser-driven crawling covers JavaScript and SPA applications.
  • Proof-of-exploit findings include request and response evidence.
  • Supports authenticated web, REST, GraphQL and OpenAPI testing.
  • Browser-powered crawling covers JavaScript applications and single-page apps.
  • Scans authenticated areas and supports Postman, OpenAPI, SOAP, and GraphQL.
  • Connects recurring and CI/CD scans with governance and issue-tracking workflows.
Cons
  • Essentials includes no DAST targets and requires a DAST add-on.
  • The free trial lasts 30 days; there is no free plan.
  • Some advanced capabilities require higher-priced developer tiers.
  • Pricing is handled through contact sales rather than published plan rates.
  • Its broad governance and deployment options may exceed smaller teams’ needs.
  • Self-hosted deployment adds infrastructure choices across Windows, Linux, and Kubernetes.
Our verdict

apPosture DAST actively tests running web applications and APIs for application security and security teams. Its browser-driven crawler covers JavaScript, single-page applications, XHR, GraphQL and REST surfaces, while authenticated…

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Burp Suite DAST is an automated dynamic application security testing product for security and development teams. It scans web applications and APIs, including JavaScript-driven applications, single-page apps, authenticated areas, GraphQL…

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  1. apPosture DASTDynamic Application Security Testing Software 9.2Paid
  2. Burp Suite DASTDynamic Application Security Testing Software 8.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • apPosture DAST — where it wins

    • Browser-driven crawling covers JavaScript and SPA applications.
    • Proof-of-exploit findings include request and response evidence.
    • Supports authenticated web, REST, GraphQL and OpenAPI testing.

    Where it doesn't

    • Essentials includes no DAST targets and requires a DAST add-on.
    • The free trial lasts 30 days; there is no free plan.
    • Some advanced capabilities require higher-priced developer tiers.

  • Burp Suite DAST — where it wins

    • Browser-powered crawling covers JavaScript applications and single-page apps.
    • Scans authenticated areas and supports Postman, OpenAPI, SOAP, and GraphQL.
    • Connects recurring and CI/CD scans with governance and issue-tracking workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through contact sales rather than published plan rates.
    • Its broad governance and deployment options may exceed smaller teams’ needs.
    • Self-hosted deployment adds infrastructure choices across Windows, Linux, and Kubernetes.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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