Alternatives to BurpSuite - Caido Web Proxy
Celia Catalán
When carrying out web audits we always tend to think of BurpSuite, which is the tool par excellence, but have you ever thought about other alternatives?
We know that if we talk about web pentests, the most notable tools are OWASP ZAP and BurpSuite, both widely used and recognized for their effectiveness and functionality. Recently, a new tool has emerged on the scene: Caido, a proxy that promises innovations and improvements in various aspects. This post aims to compare Caido directly with OWASP ZAP and BurpSuite, evaluating their advantages and disadvantages to help you choose the one that best meets the requirements of your audits.
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Yes, Fallen. This proxy is programmed in Rust and has a series of very interesting options and features. Like other proxies, it is project-based, where the user can make specific modifications depending on the project they are working on. However, Caido allows you to change projects without having to restart the application:
Another very useful option from Caido is the “workflows”. These flows allow the auditor to automate processes in a simple and visual way, performing certain actions based on the content of the request made or the response obtained, executing local modules depending on certain parameters in the intercepted request/response:
Another feature of Caido is its assistant, which you have access to once you obtain the payment plan. This assistant is an artificial intelligence LLM (large language model), which helps the auditor in their web pentest tests:
Key Features of Caido, OWASP ZAP and BurpSuite
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As demonstrated in the previous section, Caido is an innovative tool designed to be simple and effective. Its main features include:
- User Interface: Caido offers a modern and simplified interface, making navigation and use easier even for less experienced users.
- Automation: Incorporates advanced automation capabilities for penetration testing, reducing manual intervention and accelerating processes.
- Integration: It is designed to easily integrate with other tools and systems, allowing greater flexibility in its use.
- Performance: It stands out for being efficient, handling large volumes of traffic without compromising speed.
OWASP ZAP
OWASP ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy) is one of the tools in the field of web application security, especially known for being open source. Its main features include:
- User Interface: ZAP offers a robust interface, but can be intimidating for new users due to its number of settings.
- Automation and Scripts: ZAP allows the creation of custom scripts to automate specific tests, although it requires more advanced technical knowledge.
- Vulnerability Scanning: Includes a powerful scanning engine to identify various vulnerabilities.
- Community and Support: The community of ZAP users and developers is very active, providing support, documentation and constant updates.
BurpSuite
BurpSuite is a PortSwigger tool widely recognized for its capabilities and effectiveness in security testing. Its main features include:
- User Interface: BurpSuite offers an intuitive and feature-rich interface, suitable for both beginners and experts.
- Integrated Tools: Integrates a series of tools, such as vulnerability scanners, relays, and HTTP/HTTPS traffic analysis tools.
- Extensions and Automation: BurpSuite allows the installation of extensions and the automation of complex tasks, facilitating advanced customizations.
- Support and Documentation: The professional version of BurpSuite comes with dedicated technical support and extensive documentation, although at a considerable cost.
