# Metasploit Framework

Metasploit Framework is a Penetration Testing product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

A powerful penetration testing platform for identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses in computer systems.

Checked October 2026.

## What is Metasploit Framework?

The Metasploit Framework is an open-source penetration testing platform that helps security professionals identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in computer systems.

Tags: Penetration Testing Framework

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Identify](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-identify-program-small-team): helps you know your assets and your risks.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Offensive Security](https://cybersectools.com/categories/offensive-security-testing) · [Penetration Testing](https://cybersectools.com/categories/pentesting-tools)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 36,320
- Website: github.com

## Metasploit Framework FAQ

### What is Metasploit Framework?

Metasploit Framework is a product in the Penetration Testing category. It covers Penetration Testing Framework.

### What is the pricing for Metasploit Framework?

Metasploit Framework is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/.

### What are alternatives to Metasploit Framework?

Alternatives to Metasploit Framework listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Web Application Penetration Testing​](https://cybersectools.com/tools/web-application-penetration-testing) - Real-world web app testing to uncover logic flaws, access gaps, and hidden risks. (Commercial)
2. [Tenzai](https://cybersectools.com/tools/tenzai) - Agentic AI platform for continuous, autonomous penetration testing of enterprise apps. (Commercial)
3. [Capture The Bug PTaaS](https://cybersectools.com/tools/capture-the-bug-ptaas) - CREST-certified PTaaS platform for continuous web, API, and cloud pentesting. (Commercial)
4. [Red Specter POLTERGEIST](https://cybersectools.com/tools/red-specter-poltergeist) - Autonomous web app pentest swarm with 10 agents and 55 attack vectors. (Commercial)
5. [StealthNet AI](https://cybersectools.com/tools/stealthnet-ai) - AI agent fleet for autonomous pentesting across external, API, web & vishing surfaces. (Commercial)

Compare all Metasploit Framework alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/metasploit-framework](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/metasploit-framework)

### What deployment and organization size does Metasploit Framework fit?

Metasploit Framework is available as on-premises software. It is listed for small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.

## Compare Metasploit Framework with similar solutions

- [Metasploit Framework vs Web Application Penetration Testing​](https://cybersectools.com/compare/metasploit-framework-vs-web-application-penetration-testing)
- [Metasploit Framework vs Tenzai](https://cybersectools.com/compare/metasploit-framework-vs-tenzai)
- [Metasploit Framework vs Capture The Bug PTaaS](https://cybersectools.com/compare/capture-the-bug-ptaas-vs-metasploit-framework)

All alternatives to Metasploit Framework: [/alternatives/metasploit-framework](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/metasploit-framework)

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