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Metasploit
Metasploit is a framework for developing and executing exploit code against target systems. It includes a comprehensive database of known vulnerabilities and tools for testing security defenses.
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Cost considerations
The open-source framework is free and the commercial license runs on a modest annual subscription, so budget outlays are predictable and lower than most rival tool suites. Competing products like Core Impact or Canvas demand far higher upfront fees and charge extra for modules or maintenance. A perfect score is withheld because premium reporting and automation still sit behind a paid tier.
Capabiliities
Metasploit lets testers move from discovery to reliable exploitation across most on-prem and web environments, and the Pro edition adds phishing campaigns and clear reports. Exploit modules exist for many cloud-hosted services, though depth in mobile and IoT is thinner than specialist tools. This breadth places Metasploit ahead of scan-only products but short of the few suites that cover every attack surface end-to-end.
Team expertise
Metasploit’s maintainers are seasoned security researchers who publish CVEs and present at DEF CON, and many hold advanced exploit certifications. The team has honed the framework for well over a decade, proving deep hands-on penetration testing skill. Such demonstrable expertise is stronger than that behind most competing tools.
Tools & methodology
Metasploit uses a PTES-style workflow, supports OWASP steps, and blends its own exploit framework with other industry tools to guide tests in a controlled way. Built-in safety checks and report templates give teams usable results without relying only on scanners. However, the product offers less automated root-cause analysis than the most comprehensive enterprise suites.
Company reputation
Rapid7 has maintained Metasploit for more than a decade, and the framework is a fixture in training courses and security conferences worldwide. Analysts and customers cite Rapid7’s consistent vulnerability-research contributions and transparent security practices as signs of trustworthiness. No major legal disputes or breach-of-confidence incidents have surfaced, supporting a strong but not perfect reputation.