PortSwigger Burp Suite DAST is a commercial dynamic application security testing solution by PortSwigger Ltd. ProjectDiscovery Nuclei is a commercial vulnerability assessment solution by ProjectDiscovery. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
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Best for: Security teams scaling Burp scanning across many apps
It earns a place because it puts a scanner many testers already know into a platform that runs on a schedule or on every pull request across many apps. It suits mid-sized and large security teams that want one place for all their web scans. Ask how much setup each logged-in scan needs, because that work grows with every app you add.
From Best DAST Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
An enterprise-scale dynamic application security testing (DAST) platform that provides automated vulnerability scanning and security assessment for web applications.
Vulnerability scanner using templates to scan apps, cloud, and networks
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PortSwigger Burp Suite DAST fits if you want a cloud product.
ProjectDiscovery Nuclei fits if you need both cloud and on-premises options and you are a startup or a small business.
Common questions when comparing PortSwigger Burp Suite DAST vs ProjectDiscovery Nuclei for dynamic application security testing.
PortSwigger Burp Suite DAST: An enterprise-scale dynamic application security testing (DAST) platform that provides automated vulnerability scanning and security assessment for web applications. Built by PortSwigger Ltd.
ProjectDiscovery Nuclei: Vulnerability scanner using templates to scan apps, cloud, and networks. Built by ProjectDiscovery.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
PortSwigger Burp Suite DAST is made by PortSwigger Ltd. ProjectDiscovery Nuclei is made by ProjectDiscovery. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
In part. PortSwigger Burp Suite DAST and ProjectDiscovery Nuclei are not in the same category on CybersecTools. Both cover Security Scanning. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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