Head-to-head · Web Application Security Scanners
ZeroThreat vs Burp Suite DAST
ZeroThreat leads on 0 checks, Burp Suite DAST on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreZeroThreat · 9.4/10
- Free planonly ZeroThreat
- Most featuresZeroThreat · 5 of 5
ZeroThreat scores higher on our rubric for web application security scanners: 9.4 against 9.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
ZeroThreat is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing deep coverage. Burp Suite DAST is the better fit for enterprise AppSec teams needing broad DAST.
- ZeroThreat fits best
Budget-conscious teams needing deep coverage
- Burp Suite DAST fits best
Enterprise AppSec teams needing broad DAST
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Side by side
| Feature | ZeroThreat 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Burp Suite DAST 9.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Ranking | #1 in Web Application Security Scanners | #2 in Web Application Security Scanners |
| Best for | Budget-conscious teams needing deep coverage | Enterprise AppSec teams needing broad DAST |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $100/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, Linux |
| Integrations | 11 integrations | 20 integrations |
| Features ZeroThreat 5/5 · Burp Suite DAST 0/5 | ||
| Authenticated scans | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| JavaScript crawling | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Scheduled scans | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Compliance reports | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| API scanning | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Hybrid | Not checked yet |
| Target limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | ZeroThreat is an AI-powered autonomous penetration-testing platform for web applications and APIs. It is designed for teams that need authenticated testing, API coverage, JavaScript application crawling, business-logic analysis, and… Read the review → |
Burp Suite DAST is an automated dynamic application security testing product from PortSwigger Ltd for security and development teams. It scans web applications and APIs, including JavaScript-heavy applications, authenticated areas, GraphQL… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ZeroThreat — where it wins
- Authenticated scanning supports login sequences and MFA workflows
- Covers REST, GraphQL, SOAP, and gRPC APIs
- Business-logic testing, retesting, and compliance reports are included
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan provides only 1 scan credit per month
- Professional Cloud starts at $100 per first host per month
- Several advanced capabilities are limited to enterprise plans
Burp Suite DAST — where it wins
- Chromium crawling reaches JavaScript applications and single-page apps
- Scans Postman, OpenAPI, SOAP, and GraphQL APIs
- CI/CD, RBAC, audit trails, and broad workflow integrations
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Enterprise breadth may exceed narrow scanning needs
- Deployment spans Cloud, Windows, Linux, and Kubernetes options
- ZeroThreat9.4/10 · Free plan
Deep web and API coverage with flexible free, cloud, pay-per-scan, and on-premises options.
Visit ZeroThreatFull verdict → - Burp Suite DAST9.3/10 · Pricing on request
Broad, enterprise-focused DAST for authenticated web apps, APIs, and CI/CD workflows.
Visit PortSwiggerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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