Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Rapid7

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

Few Days
27 features0 integrations3-5 days

Estimated Timeline

Based on 27 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 27 features

Services(3 features)

Managed ServicesPremium

Managed security services from Rapid7 experts

Product ConsultingPremium

Product-specific consulting services

Security ConsultingPremium

Expert security consulting and strategy

Support(3 features)

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 Intelligence(3 features)

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

Vulnerability Management(3 features)

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

Cloud Security(2 features)

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 features)

Rapid7 and Community-Built Extensions

Pre-built extensions and integrations

Shared Data Across Tools

Data sharing capabilities across integrated tools and solutions

AI / Platform(1 features)

AI-Driven Command PlatformAI

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

Application Security(1 features)

InsightAppSec

Web application security scanning and testing

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.

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