mitmproxy vs ZAP: catalog facts
mitmproxy | ZAP |
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Free Free and open source under the MIT licence. |
Free Free and open source under the Apache licence. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line |
Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension |
- Intercepts, displays and lets you modify HTTPS traffic in flight
- Three interfaces: interactive console, web, and a scriptable dump mode
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- Intercepting proxy plus automated scanning in one free tool
- API and automation framework make it usable inside CI pipelines
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- Requires installing its certificate authority on the client device
- Certificate pinning in many apps blocks interception entirely
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- Active scanning can damage a live application and must only be run with permission
- Java application with a heavy interface
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app, Browser extension |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: MIT |
License: Apache-2.0 |
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No account needed |
Not stated if an account is needed |
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Works offline |
Not stated if it works offline |
Checked September 21, 2026 | Checked September 22, 2026 |
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