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beSTORM

#10 of 25 in Fuzz Testing Software

beSTORM: A broad black-box fuzzer for protocol, binary, file, hardware, DLL, and API testing. Ranked #10 of 25 in Fuzz Testing Software by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for black-box protocol and binary testing.

7.9/10Editor score
beSTORM7.9 Visit Fortra

At a glance

  • Editor score
    7.9 / 10
  • Pricing
    Pricing on request
  • Best for
    Black-box protocol and binary testing
  • Input generation methods
    generation
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Tests without source-code access across varied target types
    • Combines prioritized attacks with exhaustive test-space exploration
    • Supports Auto Learning, scaling, monitoring, and exportable reports
  • Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales
    • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrow testing workflows
    • White-box testing is not its primary approach

Our verdict on beSTORM

beSTORM is a black-box fuzzer and dynamic application security testing tool for security, QA, and development teams evaluating software, hardware, protocols, and products before deployment. It supports testing of network and proprietary protocols, file formats, hardware, DLLs, APIs, and binary applications without source-code access. Its Windows and Linux availability fits teams working across common desktop and server environments, while the product documentation also describes on-site and cloud-based operation.

The standout capability is breadth combined with structured exploration. beSTORM offers prioritized attack selection and exhaustive combinations across the test space, with more than 250 prebuilt protocol and module options. Auto Learning is intended for proprietary or augmented protocols, helping teams address inputs that are not covered by standard modules. Multi-processor or multi-machine scaling supports larger testing workloads, while monitoring covers buffer overflows, format-string issues, and memory exceptions. Actionable, exportable vulnerability reports give security and development teams material for investigation and remediation.

Pricing is quote-based, so organizations should expect a sales-led evaluation rather than a published plan comparison. beSTORM is a strong fit for teams that need black-box coverage across several input types, especially where protocol learning, crash triage, and scalable execution matter. It may be more than necessary for a narrowly focused workflow limited to one protocol or a small set of file inputs. Teams that specifically require source-code-driven white-box analysis should consider a tool designed around that approach instead.

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beSTORM pricing

Plans Pricing on request No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.
See plans on fortra.com

beSTORM fact sheet

Free planNot verified
Paid fromNot verified
Input generation methodsgeneration
Target typesnetwork protocols, file formats, hardware, DLLs, APIs, binary applications
Coverage guidanceNot verified
Crash triageYes
Execution modeHybrid
Supported languagesNot verified
CI/CD supportNot verified
DeploymentCloud, Self-hosted
PlatformsWindows, Linux
SupportEmail, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Built forMid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
PricingPricing on request (source)
Websitefortra.com
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

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