Switching from Burp Suite to KarmaGate? This comprehensive guide will help you transition quickly and start finding vulnerabilities faster.
Why Switch to KarmaGate?
If you're reading this, you're probably already considering the switch. Here's a quick summary of what you'll gain:
Cost Savings — KarmaGate Pro costs $200/year vs Burp Suite Professional at $475/year — that's 58% savings.
Better Performance — Strike fuzzer achieves 1000+ req/s compared to ~100 req/s with Burp Intruder.
Modern Architecture — Native Go backend vs Java means lower memory usage and faster startup.
Student Discount — Free 1-year Pro plan available for students with proof of enrollment.
Module Mapping
Here's how Burp Suite features map to KarmaGate:
Burp Proxy → Gate — Our intercepting proxy with HTTP/2, HTTP/3, and WebSocket support. Same functionality, modern UI.
Burp Intruder → Strike — High-performance fuzzer with Sniper, Battering Ram, Pitchfork, and Cluster Bomb modes. 10x faster.
Burp Scanner → Probe — Vulnerability scanner with 12,000+ templates. Includes OAST support built-in.
Burp Repeater → Loop — Replay and modify requests. Similar workflow, cleaner interface.
Burp Collaborator → OAST (Built-in) — Out-of-band testing is included with Probe. No separate subscription needed.
Step 1: Download and Install
Download KarmaGate for your platform from karmagate.com/download. Installation takes less than 2 minutes on all platforms.
Step 2: Configure Your Browser
KarmaGate's Gate proxy runs on localhost:8080 by default (same as Burp). If you're already using a proxy extension like FoxyProxy or SwitchyOmega, you may not need to change anything.
To import KarmaGate's CA certificate for HTTPS interception: 1. Open Gate settings 2. Click "Export CA Certificate" 3. Import into your browser's certificate store
Step 3: Learn the Interface
KarmaGate uses a modern, streamlined interface. Here's where to find common features:
History Tab — All captured requests (like Burp's HTTP history) **Intercept
Step 4: Migrate Your Workflow
Intercepting Requests — Works the same way. Click Intercept, browse the target, modify requests in real-time.
Fuzzing Parameters — Select parameter in request, right-click → Send to Strike. Choose your attack mode and wordlist.
Scanning for Vulnerabilities — Right-click any request → Scan with Probe. Select template categories or run all templates.
Common Questions
Can I import Burp project files? — Not directly, but you can export requests from Burp as curl commands and import into KarmaGate.
Do Burp extensions work? — No, KarmaGate has its own plugin system using JavaScript/TypeScript. Many popular extension functionalities are built-in.
What about Burp Collaborator? — OAST is built into Probe. No separate subscription or server needed.
Getting Help
If you run into issues during migration: - Check our documentation at docs.karmagate.com - Join our Discord community for real-time help - Pro users get priority email support
Conclusion
Most security professionals are fully productive with KarmaGate within 2-3 hours of switching. The familiar concepts, better performance, and lower cost make the transition worthwhile.
Download KarmaGate today and experience the difference.