Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Rapid7

Replace Rapid7 with a custom build. Outpace Attackers The Preemptive MDR Leader that Outpaces Attackers

Few Days
26 features0 integrations3-5 days

Estimated Timeline

Based on 26 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.

1
Architecture & setup
Half day
2
Core features
2-3 days
3
Testing & polish
1 day

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 26 features

Services(4 features)

Managed ServicesPremium

Professional managed security services

Product ConsultingPremium

Product-specific consulting services

Security ConsultingPremium

Expert security consulting and strategy services

Training & CertificationPremium

Professional training and certification programs

Threat Intelligence(4 features)

2024 Attack Intelligence ReportPremium

Year-long analysis of attacker behavior and trends based on in-depth Rapid7 data

Executive Digital Footprints Threat ReportPremium

Intelligence on exposed executive digital footprints and exploitation tactics like spear phishing, BEC, impersonation, and deepfakes

Rapid7 Labs Threat IntelligencePremium

Threat intelligence and research with emergent threat response, proprietary intelligence, research, and adversary insights

Threat IntelligencePremium

Discover and remediate external threats with mapping capabilities that help simplify workflows while accelerating response

Administration(3 features)

Central Account Dashboard

Centralized account management dashboard

Single Sign-On

SSO authentication across the platform

Unlimited User Accounts

Unlimited user accounts across the platform

Support(3 features)

24/7 Technical Support

Round-the-clock technical support

Customer Success Team

Dedicated customer success management

Premium SupportPremium

Get faster, personalized help for your growing organization with elevated expertise, prioritized responses, and proactive collaboration

Cloud Security(2 features)

Cloud Security (CNAPP)Premium

Secure multi-cloud environments with complete visibility that enables immediate cloud risk monitoring and detection

Cloud Security (InsightCloudSec)

Cloud security monitoring and compliance

Detection & Response(2 features)

Managed Detection and Response (MDR)AIPremium

24x7 XDR monitoring, remediation, and DFIR from experts that extend your team to help secure your extended ecosystem with unlimited incident response

Next-Gen SIEMAIPremium

Pinpoint threats wherever they start with cloud-first detection and response that helps you scale fast and see value instantly

Integration(2 features)

Community-Built Extensions

Access to community and Rapid7-built platform extensions

Shared Data Across Tools

Unified data sharing across all security tools

Vulnerability Management(2 features)

Vulnerabilities & Exploits Database

Curated database of vetted software breaches and vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Management (InsightVM)

Understand risk across hybrid environments and prioritize remediation according to targets that attract attackers the most

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Rapid7

Monthly$1.62/mo
Yearly$19/yr
5-Year Total$97

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$19
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$58
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$97
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 26 features at easy complexity.

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