Version 3.3.3 is the latest stable release of the Metasploit penetration testing framework and the recommended starting point for new users. Using the online update system, this version can be synchronized with the development tree to obtain the latest exploits and payloads. Please see the Release Notes for more information about this version.

NeXpose Community Edition is a free, single-user edition of NeXpose powered by the same scan engine that is being used by over 1,000 enterprise customers today. Designed as an easy-to-use product for up to 32 IPs, NeXpose Community Edition uniquely delivers advanced vulnerability management best practices at no cost for SMBs, consultants and security experts. NeXpose Community Edition integrates out-of-the box with Metasploit.

Version 3.3 is the latest major release of the Metasploit penetration testing framework and the recommended starting point for new users. Using the online update system, this version can be synchronized with the development tree to obtain the latest exploits and payloads. Please see the Release Notes for more information about this version.

Version 3.2 is the previous stable release of the Metasploit penetration testing framework and is provided as a courtesy for users who would like to try an older version of the framework. This release is not maintained and the online update system stopped receiving new updates in late 2008. Please see the Release Notes for more information about this version.