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SecuraProbe vs Burp Suite: Automated vs Manual Security Testing

SecuraProbe TeamJanuary 3, 20269 min read

Different Tools for Different Needs

Burp Suite and SecuraProbe represent two fundamentally different approaches to web application security testing. Burp Suite is the industry-standard tool for manual penetration testing, while SecuraProbe is designed for automated, developer-driven security scanning.

The question isn't necessarily "which is better" but rather "which is right for your use case?"

Key Insight

Many organizations use both tools: SecuraProbe for continuous automated scanning in CI/CD, and Burp Suite for periodic deep-dive manual testing by security professionals.

Approach Comparison

SecuraProbe: Automated DAST

  • Runs automatically on every deployment
  • No security expertise required to operate
  • Consistent, reproducible results
  • Scales with your development velocity
  • Automated compliance reporting

Burp Suite: Manual Testing

  • Deep, context-aware testing
  • Finds complex business logic flaws
  • Highly customizable testing
  • Industry standard for pentesters
  • Requires security expertise

Feature Comparison

FeatureSecuraProbeBurp Suite
Primary Use CaseAutomated DASTManual penetration testing
Learning CurveMinimal (developer-friendly)Steep (security expertise required)
Time to First ScanMinutesHours/Days
Automation LevelFully automatedSemi-automated + manual
CI/CD IntegrationNative integrationsRequires scripting
PricingFrom $4.99/scan pack$449/user/year (Pro)
Target UsersDevelopers & SecuritySecurity professionals
Scan ConsistencyConsistent automated resultsVaries by operator
Manual TestingNot primary focusExcellent
ExtensibilityAPI & webhooksBApp Store extensions
ReportingAutomated compliance reportsManual report creation

Use Case: Continuous Security in CI/CD

For teams deploying multiple times per day, manual testing with Burp Suite isn't feasible for every release. This is where SecuraProbe excels:

# GitHub Actions - Automated security on every PR
name: Security Gate
on: [pull_request]

jobs:
  security-scan:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - name: SecuraProbe Scan
        uses: securaprobe/action@v1
        with:
          target: ${{ secrets.PREVIEW_URL }}
          fail-on: high
          
      # Block merge if critical vulnerabilities found

This automated approach catches the majority of vulnerabilities, while Burp Suite can be reserved for quarterly deep-dive assessments.

Pricing Comparison

SecuraProbe

  • • Token packs from $4.99
  • • Pay only for scans you run
  • • No per-user licensing
  • • Free trial available

Burp Suite

  • • Community: Free (limited)
  • • Professional: $449/user/year
  • • Enterprise: Custom pricing
  • • Per-seat licensing

The Verdict: Use Both

The best security programs use layered approaches. Consider this strategy:

  • SecuraProbe: Continuous automated scanning on every commit and deployment
  • Burp Suite: Quarterly manual penetration testing for complex vulnerabilities

This combination provides broad coverage through automation while leveraging human expertise for the nuanced testing that automated tools can miss.

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