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Rapid7 InsightVM

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★★★★☆ 4.4 / 5 on G2 · 4.4 on Capterra (79 G2 reviews)
4.4 / 5
G2 rating, 79 reviews [source]
Rapid7
Vendor [source]
Risk based
Prioritisation [source]
Insight
Platform [source]

Quick facts

CategoryRisk based vulnerability management
VendorRapid7
Starts atPer asset quote
Best forRisk based VM
DeploymentCloud with agents and scanners
Free planTrial
IntegrationsInsight platform, ticketing, SOAR
G2 rating4.4 / 5
Capterra rating4.4 / 5

What is Rapid7 InsightVM?

Rapid7 InsightVM is Rapid7's vulnerability management with risk based prioritisation, live dashboards and remediation workflows, part of the Insight platform, suited to teams wanting actionable, risk driven VM. It discovers and continuously assesses assets across infrastructure, endpoints and cloud, scores vulnerabilities with a real risk score (not just CVSS) that factors in exploitability and exposure, presents live dashboards and clear reporting, and drives fixes through remediation projects and integration with ticketing and automation (including Rapid7's SOAR), as part of the broader Rapid7 Insight security platform. Known for actionable, risk based vulnerability management with good workflows, InsightVM suits teams that want to prioritise and fix what matters. For risk based VM, Rapid7 InsightVM is a leading choice.

Rapid7 InsightVM's distinction is actionable, risk based vulnerability management with strong remediation workflows, on an integrated platform. Its real risk scoring focuses teams on exploitable, exposed vulnerabilities, its live dashboards give clear visibility, and remediation projects and SOAR integration drive and track fixes, within the broader Insight platform (which also covers SIEM and more). That risk based, action oriented approach and platform integration set it apart.

Rapid7 InsightVM at a glanceRapid7 InsightVM offers risk based vulnerability management with live dashboards and remediation workflows [Rapid7]. It holds a 4.4 out of 5 rating across 79 reviews on G2 and 4.4 on Capterra, suited to risk driven VM.

Who Rapid7 InsightVM is best for

Rapid7 InsightVM is best for security teams that want actionable, risk based vulnerability management with clear prioritisation, live dashboards and remediation workflows, especially those on or adopting the Rapid7 Insight platform. It suits risk driven, action oriented VM. It is a weaker fit for teams wanting a pure cloud security platform (CNAPP), where Wiz or Orca fit, VM tied to endpoint security, where CrowdStrike fits, or the simplest SMB scanner, where Intruder fits.

Key features

The core strengths are continuous assessment across infrastructure, endpoints and cloud, real risk based prioritisation beyond CVSS, live dashboards and clear reporting, and remediation projects with ticketing and SOAR integration, on the Rapid7 Insight platform. InsightVM offers agents and scanners and strong workflows. Its risk based prioritisation, dashboards and remediation workflows are its defining advantages.

Rapid7 InsightVM pricing

Rapid7 InsightVM is priced per asset and quoted, scaling with the number of assets, with trials available and discounts via the broader Insight platform. Pricing suits security teams investing in risk based VM. Costs scale with assets. Get details via the InsightVM page.

Integrations and ecosystem

InsightVM integrates with the Rapid7 Insight platform (including SIEM, SOAR and more), ticketing, patching and the security stack, with APIs. Its platform integration and remediation and automation workflows, which let teams prioritise and drive fixes and connect VM to broader detection and response, support its actionable, risk based approach.

Rapid7 InsightVM and risk based VM

Actionable, risk based prioritisation with remediation workflows is the signature strength: InsightVM's real risk scoring focuses teams on the exploitable, exposed vulnerabilities that matter, live dashboards give visibility, and remediation projects and SOAR drive and track fixes, within an integrated platform. For teams wanting to prioritise and fix what matters, this is the main reason to choose InsightVM.

Ease of use and support

Rapid7 InsightVM is well rated for risk based prioritisation, dashboards and remediation workflows, with good support and platform integration. Its G2 reviews praise risk scoring, dashboards and actionable VM, with being infrastructure VM focused rather than a cloud security platform the main consideration.

Is Rapid7 InsightVM worth it?

For security teams that want actionable, risk based vulnerability management with clear prioritisation, dashboards and remediation workflows, especially on the Rapid7 Insight platform, InsightVM is a strong choice. The main caution is that it is infrastructure VM focused, so teams wanting a cloud security platform may prefer Wiz or Orca, endpoint led VM CrowdStrike, and simplest SMB scanning Intruder, but for risk based VM InsightVM leads.

Pricing

InsightVM

Per asset
quote
  • Risk based VM
  • Live dashboards
  • Remediation projects

Insight platform

Custom
quote
  • SIEM and SOAR
  • Broader detection and response
  • Integrated

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Real risk based prioritisation
  • Live dashboards and clear reporting
  • Remediation projects and SOAR integration
  • Part of the Rapid7 Insight platform
  • Actionable, workflow oriented VM

Cons

  • Infrastructure VM focused, not CNAPP
  • Per asset cost at scale
  • Not endpoint led like CrowdStrike
  • Best value within Insight platform

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Rapid7 InsightVM FAQ

What is Rapid7 InsightVM used for?
Rapid7 InsightVM is used for risk based vulnerability management: continuously assessing assets, prioritising vulnerabilities with a real risk score beyond CVSS, presenting live dashboards, and driving fixes through remediation projects and integration with ticketing and automation, on the Insight platform.
How much does Rapid7 InsightVM cost?
InsightVM is priced per asset and quoted, scaling with the number of assets, with trials and discounts via the broader Insight platform. Get details via the InsightVM page.
What makes InsightVM risk based?
InsightVM uses a real risk score that goes beyond CVSS to factor in exploitability and exposure, so teams prioritise the vulnerabilities most likely to be exploited, rather than just the highest severity, focusing limited remediation effort where it matters.
Rapid7 InsightVM vs Tenable, which is better?
Rapid7 InsightVM is strong on risk based prioritisation, dashboards and remediation workflows within the Insight platform, while Tenable is known for accurate Nessus scanning and exposure management. InsightVM suits actionable risk based VM; Tenable suits broad VM and exposure.
Is InsightVM part of a platform?
Yes. InsightVM is part of the Rapid7 Insight platform, which also includes SIEM (InsightIDR), SOAR and more, so teams can connect vulnerability management to broader detection, response and automation.
Does InsightVM help with remediation?
Yes. InsightVM drives and tracks fixes through remediation projects, live dashboards, and integration with ticketing, patching and SOAR automation, making it an actionable, workflow oriented vulnerability management tool, not just a scanner.

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