Burp Suite vs Leviathan

The Swiss Army knife for web app hackers meets nsa's digital wrecking ball. Here's our take.

Burp Suite

Nice Pick

The Swiss Army knife for web app hackers. It'll find your SQL injections before you even know they exist.

Pros

• Integrated proxy for real-time traffic interception and manipulation
• Powerful automated scanner that catches common vulnerabilities like XSS and CSRF
• Extensible with a rich plugin ecosystem for custom testing workflows

Cons

• Professional version is expensive and the free Community Edition is limited
• Steep learning curve with a cluttered interface that can overwhelm beginners

Leviathan

NSA's digital wrecking ball. Because sometimes you need to break things to see if they're strong enough.

Pros

• Automates complex penetration testing workflows with NSA-grade techniques
• Excellent for red team exercises to simulate real-world adversary attacks
• Integrates reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation in one framework

Cons

• Steep learning curve due to advanced features and military-grade complexity
• Requires deep cybersecurity knowledge to use effectively and ethically

The Verdict

Use Burp Suite if: You want integrated proxy for real-time traffic interception and manipulation and can live with professional version is expensive and the free community edition is limited.

Use Leviathan if: You prioritize automates complex penetration testing workflows with nsa-grade techniques over what Burp Suite offers.

The Bottom Line

Burp Suite wins

The Swiss Army knife for web app hackers. It'll find your SQL injections before you even know they exist.