G2 Vendor Directory

Synack vs. Metasploit

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricSynack

by NetSPI

Metasploit

by Rapid7

Overall rating4.84.6
Review count2155
Ease of use9.78.3
Ease of setup9.68.1
Quality of support9.98.5
Meets requirements9.79.1
NPS90.4761971.698113
Small Business14.3%47.3%
Mid-Market14.3%40.0%
Enterprise71.4%12.7%
Total page views696431
Total LLM citations2,1181,833

Synack

Synack is a continuous penetration testing platform that combines agentic AI with a global network of vetted security researchers to uncover real, exploitable vulnerabilities across the entire attack surface. Most organizations test only a fraction of what matters. Synack closes that coverage gap—using AI to scale discovery and human expertise to validate real risk.

Pros

    Metasploit

    Metasploit is a comprehensive penetration testing platform developed by Rapid7, designed to help security professionals identify, exploit, and validate vulnerabilities within their networks. By simulating real-world attacks, Metasploit enables organizations to assess their security posture and enhance their defenses against potential threats. Key Features and Functionality: - Extensive Exploit Library: Access to a vast, regularly updated database of over 1,500 exploits and 3,300 modules, allowing users to simulate a wide range of attack scenarios.

    Pros

    • Pentesting Efficiency
    • Expertise