Rapid7

rapid7.com
Cybersecurity
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Outpace Attackers - The Preemptive MDR Leader

How to Replace Rapid7

Overview

Rapid7 is an AI-powered, open platform cybersecurity company providing unified endpoint to cloud security solutions. The platform combines Managed Detection and Response (MDR), exposure management, attack surface management, SIEM, and threat intelligence to help organizations secure their extended digital ecosystem.

Features

27 features across 17 categories

AI / Platform(1)

AI-Driven Command PlatformAI

The only endpoint to cloud, unified cybersecurity platform powered by AI

Application Security(1)

InsightAppSec

Web application security scanning and testing

Asset Discovery(1)

Attack Surface Management

Get a unified view of assets across entire digital estate with native and third-party enrichment to triage and respond faster

Authentication(1)

Single Sign-On

SSO authentication capabilities

Also in: LastPass, Dashlane, 1Password

Automation(1)

100% Automated Malicious Domain TakedownAIPremium

Automated remediation of malicious domains

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Cloud Security(2)

Cloud Security (Cloud Native Application Protection)

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

InsightCloudSec

Cloud security and configuration management

Integration(2)

Rapid7 and Community-Built Extensions

Pre-built extensions and integrations

Shared Data Across Tools

Data sharing capabilities across integrated tools and solutions

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Monitoring(1)

Instant Visibility Across Modern Networks

Real-time visibility into network infrastructure and assets

Reporting(1)

Central Account Dashboard

Centralized dashboard for account management

SIEM / Detection(1)

Next-Gen SIEM

Cloud-first detection and response that helps you scale fast and see value instantly, pinpoint threats wherever they start

Services(3)

Managed ServicesPremium

Managed security services from Rapid7 experts

Product ConsultingPremium

Product-specific consulting services

Security ConsultingPremium

Expert security consulting and strategy

Support(3)

24/7 Technical SupportPremium

Round-the-clock technical support

Customer-Success Team

Dedicated customer success support

Premium SupportPremium

Elevated expertise, prioritized responses, and proactive collaboration

Threat Detection & Response(1)

MDR with Unlimited Incident ResponsePremium

24x7 XDR monitoring, remediation, and DFIR from experts that extend your team

Threat Intelligence(3)

Emergent Threat Response

Response to latest critical vulnerabilities

Rapid7 Labs Threat Intelligence

Threat intelligence, research, and adversary insights curated by Rapid7 Labs

Threat Intelligence

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

Training(1)

Training & CertificationPremium

Professional training and certification programs

User Management(1)

Unlimited User Accounts

Unlimited user accounts across all plans

Vulnerability Management(3)

Exposure Management

Get continuous assessment of your attack surface with critical context to validate and extinguish vulnerabilities and policy gaps

InsightVM

Vulnerability risk management across hybrid environments

Vulnerability Management

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

Pricing

InsightVM

$1.62/mo per asset (500 assets minimum)
  • Vulnerability risk management
  • Unlimited user accounts
  • Shared data across tools
  • Instant visibility across modern networks
  • Single sign-on
  • 24/7 technical support
  • Customer-success team
  • Central account dashboard

InsightAppSec

$175/mo per app
  • Web application security
  • Unlimited user accounts
  • Shared data across tools
  • Instant visibility across modern networks
  • Single sign-on
  • 24/7 technical support
  • Customer-success team
  • Central account dashboard

InsightCloudSec

$5,775/mo (up to 500 instances)
  • Cloud security
  • Unlimited user accounts
  • Shared data across tools
  • Instant visibility across modern networks
  • Single sign-on
  • 24/7 technical support
  • Customer-success team
  • Central account dashboard

Managed Threat

Custom
  • Complete Managed Detection and Response
  • Unlimited incident response
  • 24x7 XDR monitoring
  • Unlimited user accounts
  • Shared data across tools
  • Instant visibility across modern networks
  • Single sign-on
  • 24/7 technical support
  • Customer-success team
  • Central account dashboard

Exposure Command

Custom
  • Exposure Management
  • Unlimited user accounts
  • Shared data across tools
  • Instant visibility across modern networks
  • Single sign-on
  • 24/7 technical support
  • Customer-success team
  • Central account dashboard

Incident Command

Custom
  • Next-Gen SIEM
  • Unlimited user accounts
  • Shared data across tools
  • Instant visibility across modern networks
  • Single sign-on
  • 24/7 technical support
  • Customer-success team
  • Central account dashboard

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 27 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Rapid7 alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 27 features.

Buy Rapid7

Better Value
Monthly cost$16.2/mo
3-year total$583.2
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Rapid7 saves ~$36,376.8 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 27 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.