# Metasploit Framework vs Pentera

| Attribute | Metasploit Framework | Pentera |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 47.2 (2% (low)) | 59.3 (34% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Metasploit is a widely-used penetration testing platform that combines open-source community contributions with commercial support from Rapid7. It enables security teams to conduct assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and test defenses against potential attacks. It is indexed under Penetration Testing.","source":"https://www.metasploit.com","question":"What is Metasploit Framework?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Metasploit Framework is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Paid editions are also offered: Metasploit Pro, priced on request. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.metasploit.com","question":"Is Metasploit Framework free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Metasploit Framework supports macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.metasploit.com","question":"What platforms does Metasploit Framework support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Metasploit Framework can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.metasploit.com","question":"Can Metasploit Framework be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Metasploit Framework is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.metasploit.com","question":"Where is Metasploit Framework available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A platform that continuously tests and validates security controls across networks, cloud infrastructure, and hybrid environments to identify exploitable vulnerabilities, prioritize remediation, and confirm risk reduction. It is indexed under Penetration Testing.","source":"https://pentera.io","question":"What is Pentera?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Pentera. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://pentera.io","question":"What platforms does Pentera support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Pentera, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://pentera.io","question":"Can Pentera be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Pentera. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Pentera not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://pentera.io/blog/security-validation-roi-justification/","question":"What security certifications does Pentera have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Pentera is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States and the EU.","source":"https://pentera.io","question":"Where is Pentera available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Metasploit is a widely-used penetration testing platform that combines open-source community contributions with commercial support from Rapid7. It enables security teams to conduct assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and test defenses against potential attacks. | An automated platform that enables organizations to continuously validate their security controls and identify exploitable vulnerabilities through penetration testing, replacing infrequent manual assessments with frequent automated testing across on-premises, cloud, and web-facing assets. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"open_source","deployment_model":"self_host_software"}` | `{"iso_27001":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"deployment_model":"ptaas_managed","human_led_testing":true,"api_endpoint_testing":true,"web_application_testing":true,"compliance_ready_reporting":true,"automated_adversary_simulation":true,"network_infrastructure_testing":true,"remediation_validation_retesting":true,"cloud_aws_gcp_configuration_testing":true}` |
| integrations.count | 2 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"InsightVM"},{"name":"InsightIDR"}]` | `[{"name":"CyberArk","native":true,"category":"credential_management","direction":"inbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","EU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Metasploit Framework (Open Source)"},{"free":false,"name":"Metasploit Pro","contactSales":true}],"freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.metasploit.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T17:45:06.932Z","freeTrialDays":30}` | - |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | - |
| pricing.model | open_source | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://pentera.io/blog/security-validation-roi-justification/ |

## Capabilities (Penetration Testing)

| Capability | Metasploit Framework | Pentera |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Self host software | Ptaas managed |
| Human led testing | - | ✓ |
| Automated adversary simulation | - | ✓ |
| Web application testing | - | ✓ |
| API endpoint testing | - | ✓ |
| Network infrastructure testing | - | ✓ |
| Cloud aws gcp configuration testing | - | ✓ |
| Compliance ready reporting | - | ✓ |
| Remediation validation retesting | - | ✓ |
| Jira issue tracker sync | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | ✓ |
| ISO 27001 | - | ✓ |
| Pricing model | Open source | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:38:39.153Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*