Yakit vs Burp Suite
Key differences between the two penetration-testing workbenches (facts checked 2026-08; see official pricing pages).
| Dimension | Yakit | Burp Suite |
|---|---|---|
| License & price | Free and open source (AGPL-3.0, $0) | Community edition free (limited); Professional $499/user/year |
| Form factor | Cross-platform desktop client built on Yaklang (Electron) | Java desktop application |
| Platforms | Windows / macOS / Linux (incl. Arm64) | Windows / macOS / Linux |
| MITM intercepting proxy | Built-in (visual hijacking, HSTS/certs, upstream proxy, mutations) | Built-in (core feature) |
| Replay & fuzzing | Web Fuzzer (hot reload, concurrency, data tables) | Repeater + Intruder |
| Extension language | Yaklang (security DSL covering scanning/PoC/traffic analysis) | BApps (Java/Python/Jython extensions) |
| Plugin ecosystem | Built-in plugin store with hot loading | BApp Store with hundreds of extensions |
| AI capabilities | Built-in AI agent orchestration in security workflows | AI assistance via official BApps |
| Collaboration | Multi-user engine, client/server split architecture | Primarily single-machine; enterprise edition adds collaboration |
| Source code | github.com/yaklang/yakit (AGPL-3.0, fully open) | Closed source |
Can Yakit replace Burp Suite?
The core day-to-day web pentest workflow (intercepting proxy, request replay, fuzzing, codec, extensions) is covered by Yakit, which is free and open source. The main migration trade-offs are the extension ecosystem and some enterprise features. Evaluate against your team's workflow.
Is Yakit free? How much does Burp Suite cost?
Yakit is free and open source, with source code at github.com/yaklang/yakit. Burp Suite Community is free but limited; Burp Suite Professional is a commercial subscription (checked 2026-08; see PortSwigger's official pricing page).
How do the plugin systems differ?
Yakit plugins are written in Yaklang with hot loading and distributed via the built-in plugin store; Burp Suite offers BApps written in Java and other languages via the BApp Store. As a security DSL, Yaklang tends to be more compact than general-purpose languages for scanning, PoC, and traffic-handling logic.
Which operating systems are supported?
Both support Windows, macOS, and Linux. Yakit additionally offers a Linux Arm64 installer on its download page.
What capabilities are unique to Yakit?
Yakit is built on the Yaklang security DSL: one language unifying scanning, PoC authoring, vulnerability validation, and traffic analysis. It also ships built-in AI agent orchestration for calling LLMs inside security workflows, and a client/server split architecture supporting multi-user collaboration.