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Rapid7 Metasploit vs Wireshark comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.8
Rapid7 Metasploit's customer service is inconsistent, with varied support across versions, sometimes slow but generally active in development.
Sentiment score
8.2
Wireshark's support relies on an active open-source community, with users finding solutions through forums and online resources.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Users find Rapid7 Metasploit adequate for small teams but suggest improvements for better automation and larger operations.
Sentiment score
8.2
Wireshark is scalable, handles network traffic well, but requires planning for large data analysis and widespread deployment improvements.
Metasploit can handle big projects and is already prepared for them.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
9.3
Rapid7 Metasploit is stable and robust, with improved updates, earning user ratings of seven to nine out of ten.
Sentiment score
8.6
Wireshark is highly stable across platforms, handling large files reliably with a consistent performance rated highly by users.
I have never faced any technical issues or downtimes.
 

Room For Improvement

Rapid7 Metasploit faces slow updates, high resource use, needs better integration, broader coverage, user-friendliness, and improved support.
Wireshark users desire a more intuitive interface, better file handling, advanced analytics, and improved cross-platform compatibility with enhanced features.
The database is not always updated with the latest vulnerabilities or zero-day exploits.
 

Setup Cost

Buyers have mixed views on Rapid7 Metasploit pricing; some find it affordable, others choose open-source due to cost.
Wireshark offers a versatile, cost-effective network analysis solution, widely accessible across platforms with a comprehensive free version.
 

Valuable Features

Rapid7 Metasploit offers extensive modules and automation, enhancing penetration testing with graphical interfaces, PostgreSQL integration, and network scanning.
Wireshark offers cross-platform open source network analysis with advanced features like protocol support and real-time traffic capture.
The most valuable features of Metasploit include its powerful capabilities for exploitation and scanning.
 

Categories and Ranking

Rapid7 Metasploit
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (21st)
Wireshark
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
63
Ranking in other categories
Network Troubleshooting (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Rapid7 Metasploit and Wireshark aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Rapid7 Metasploit is designed for Vulnerability Management and holds a mindshare of 1.9%, up 1.9% compared to last year.
Wireshark, on the other hand, focuses on Network Troubleshooting, holds 13.7% mindshare, up 13.1% since last year.
Vulnerability Management
Network Troubleshooting
 

Featured Reviews

Aqeel Junaid - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps find vulnerabilities in a system to determine whether the system needs to be upgraded
The solution's exploit development functionality was easy to use and had all the scenarios I could use to run my security assessment. Since the solution has been updated regarding new malware, it gives data protection for security professionals. Rapid7 Metasploit is a good exploit tool, and users need to know what they're doing while using the solution. The solution provides perfect effectiveness in simulating real-world attacks for training purposes. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
DonniUgalde - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides visibility into the network, and the GUI is easy to use
I wish the filters were a little bit more prepopulated. It would have been easy to hit a drop-down and select a filter. If I only wanted to look at DCP, UDP, or IP, it would be easy to filter it out. Advanced network knowledge is required to get a lot out of the tool. However, it's very easy to install and deploy. It would be nice if there were some handheld Android devices with a Wireshark-specialized application that would allow us to mirror a Cisco port. Then, we can just plug into the port and click the green start button, and it will start ingesting the packet capture. Then, we won’t be using a laptop. The only downside is that we must have a laptop and connect a network cable. Some new laptops don't have network ports, so we have to get another adapter. Having an all-in-one device, like NetAlly or Fluke, and some of their network devices would be cool.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
11%
University
11%
Government
10%
Educational Organization
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Rapid7 Metasploit?
I use Rapid7 Metasploit for payload generation and Post-Exploitation.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rapid7 Metasploit?
I am not very sure about the pricing. It falls into an intermediate range. However, I am not involved with the partition part.
What needs improvement with Rapid7 Metasploit?
The database is not always updated with the latest vulnerabilities or zero-day exploits. If a vulnerability arises a month or two ago, it might not be included in the database, which is something I...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Wireshark?
Wireshark is priced at a medium range, not too high, not too low. The pricing could be more flexible, and they might make it more expensive. That said, compared to other products, it is competitive.
What needs improvement with Wireshark?
The speed of the Internet could be improved, especially its performance. Performance can sometimes be a challenge due to numerous factors.
 

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Sample Customers

City of Corpus Christi, Diebold, Lumenate, Nebraska Public Power District, Prairie North Regional Health, Apptio, Automation Direct, Bob's Stores, Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions, Carnegie Mellon University
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