Automox vs. Rapid7 InsightVM

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Automox
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
Automox is an endpoint management solution used to keep desktops, laptops, and servers updated and ready for users anywhere in the world. Using automation, IT can fix critical vulnerabilities and boost user productivity.
$1
per month per endpoint
Rapid7 InsightVM
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
InsightVM is presented as the next evolution of Nexpose, by Rapid7. This Insight cloud-based solution features everything included in Nexpose, such as Adaptive Security and the proprietary Real Risk score, and extends visibility into cloud and containerized infrastructure. InsightVM also offers advanced remediation, tracking, and reporting capabilities not included in Nexpose.
$19
per GB
Pricing
AutomoxRapid7 InsightVM
Editions & Modules
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Log Management
$19
per GB
Vulnerability Management
$22
per asset
insightIDR
$52
per asset
Application Security
$2,000
per app
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsAutomox can patch macOS, Windows, and Linux endpoints with PatchOS, an offering at $1 per endpoint/ month with an annual commitment. The Automate Essentials or Automate Enterprise packages are for scaling IT automation, endpoint configuration, and software updates. Modules are available with Automox Assist, a one-on-one remote endpoint control and assistance for helpdesk technicians.
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Community Pulse
AutomoxRapid7 InsightVM
Considered Both Products
Automox
Chose Automox
Automox was a much simpler to use and more robust patching solution. It handles both Microsoft and third party patches without issue and allows for simple but powerful scripted deployments and planning.
Chose Automox
To cover our whole network we would have needed two or more products to cover Windows, Linux and Apple OS. And with Automox we get all 3 in one console. The others were fine, at the time we evaluated them they just did not provide us an all in one solution.
Chose Automox
Reasonably priced for what you get. Easy to use. Worklets
Chose Automox
In my opinion, PDQ Deploy is better than yall and at a much better price point. We selected Automox last year because the network engineer at the time was [...] with powershell and liked what he saw. He promptly left after the contract was signed and before we integrated …
Chose Automox
We stoppped using PDQ because it required our users to connect to the corporate VPN. It might take months for some remote users to receive a patch, and often we would have to schedule time with them one-on-one to ensure that it got done. With Automox, we don't have to do any …
Chose Automox
The ability to do 3rd party patching - multiple OS' along with the ability to create an organization platform with managed tiers/silos makes using Automox within a larger org that has specific division heads much easier to use. I can control my division tech while leveraging …
Chose Automox
Our primary goal was to find a solution that does patching and does it well. Compared to the other products we evaluated, Automox was the only one to offer true cross-platform patching support. Likewise, the Automox endpoint agent has a much lighter footprint on devices than …
Rapid7 InsightVM
Chose Rapid7 InsightVM
Product functionality and performance
Financial/organizational viability
Product roadmap and future vision
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Features
AutomoxRapid7 InsightVM
Threat Intelligence
Comparison of Threat Intelligence features of Product A and Product B
Automox
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Ratings
Rapid7 InsightVM
7.5
6 Ratings
6% below category average
Network Analytics00 Ratings5.66 Ratings
Threat Recognition00 Ratings7.16 Ratings
Vulnerability Classification00 Ratings9.36 Ratings
Automated Alerts and Reporting00 Ratings9.36 Ratings
Threat Analysis00 Ratings7.46 Ratings
Threat Intelligence Reporting00 Ratings7.15 Ratings
Automated Threat Identification00 Ratings6.86 Ratings
Vulnerability Management Tools
Comparison of Vulnerability Management Tools features of Product A and Product B
Automox
-
Ratings
Rapid7 InsightVM
8.3
6 Ratings
2% above category average
IT Asset Realization00 Ratings8.96 Ratings
Authentication00 Ratings8.66 Ratings
Configuration Monitoring00 Ratings8.76 Ratings
Web Scanning00 Ratings7.15 Ratings
Vulnerability Intelligence00 Ratings8.36 Ratings
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User Ratings
AutomoxRapid7 InsightVM
Likelihood to Recommend
8.7
(126 ratings)
9.0
(13 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
6.2
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.9
(91 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
Availability
5.5
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
1.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.5
(6 ratings)
7.2
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.1
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
6.4
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
AutomoxRapid7 InsightVM
Likelihood to Recommend
Automox
The reason I would score it a nine is because of the inability to “run as.” Since it only runs as a system, this makes some tasks impossible. It would be beneficial to have an encrypted set of credentials in the UI that we can use to “run as,” and also the ability to run as the current user with elevated permissions would be nice. In terms of patching, Automox does a good job, and being able to use Automox to run PowerShell on a computer without needing to open up ports for WinRM is a great feature.
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Rapid7
InsightVM is great for finding all devices on your network and where the misconfigurations exist. We all have to patch our systems and applications, but it can be difficult to keep track of which systems are up to date. This tool is very helpful in filling in this gap and helping you organize that information. It is easy to get a big picture view of how your organization is doing from a vulnerability perspective, and it is equally as easy to drill down and get specific details that you need. Prioritization is crucial when it comes to this space, because you can never address every vulnerability, so you need to make sure the highest priority items are being remediated. R7's tool excels in this area and highlights items you weren't even aware of.
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Pros
Automox
  • Shows applications installed on a specific asset
  • Able to push policies and updates remotely , creating policies is easy.
  • Keep track of compliant devices and when is the last time they have connected to the servers
  • All the great information provided within one single device
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Rapid7
  • Rapid7 InsightVM is good at agentless scanning.
  • Rapid7 InsightVM integration with ServiceNow works very well.
  • Rapid7 InsightVM scales very well with deploying scan engines. It can be used in large organizations.
  • The user interface of Rapid7 InsightVM is very intuitive and user friendly. It is easy to use.
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Cons
Automox
  • I would like to see more detailed error messages when a patch fails. Perhaps at which step it failed at, downloading, installing, etc.
  • It would be helpful if we could see what stage of installing or downloading a patch is at through a percentage or status bar instead of a vague "Installing..." message
  • It would also be helpful to have a way to kill or end scripts that are stuck instead of waiting 24 hours for them to automatically end. Something like an "End all actions" button for endpoints on our side would be extremely helpful when testing a script that had a bad line or action in it.
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Rapid7
  • From my experience of using this tool, sometimes it gives more false positives. A few times I had performed the scan on the same IP address using QualysGuard and Nexpose, but after comparing the scan results I had found that QualysGuard had provided more accurate vulnerability information.
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Likelihood to Renew
Automox
It's been a great tool for me. It has helped me become more efficient in my job and securing our network and machine footprint.
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Rapid7
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Usability
Automox
Automox has excellent dashboards that help to identify key performance indicators of where your patching program stands, what to prioritize, and what issues you have. Where Automox struggles is easily identifying what issues are preventing successful patching, seeing what manual patches are successfully installing/not installing, and easily remediating issues with installation issues.
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Rapid7
While I think it is a great tool and platform, I believe it (like all tools and solutions) is always evolving and the needs for clients are changing as the industry evolves and threats are upgraded. Cost is good, and support is helpful. Some things could be more granular and others could be easier to understand
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Support Rating
Automox
In my experience, they were responsive but the fixes were more like bandaids than a fix for the underlying problems which they admitted were on their end.
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Rapid7
I gave it a seven due to the functionality and general ease of use after the initial setup headaches, but compared to Qualys, Rapid7 Nexpose falls short on features and ease of use. Their support drags this rating down a point as well. I have gone weeks with no update on semi-critical issues and typically have to make call after call to get a semi-coherent response.
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Implementation Rating
Automox
i was able to implement automox with the help from their support to push it out via our MDM of maas360
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Rapid7
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Alternatives Considered
Automox
Automox is able to scale better than PDQ Deploy. We were happier with the 3rd party software patching since we have a lot of different software we use across departments. PDQ deploy required a lot more manual intervention to stay on top of deployments. Automox just ended up being a timesaver for us in the end.
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Rapid7
Rapid7 InsightVM is a more professional tool than Nessus because historically, it was based on metasploit which is a powerful pentesting and exploiting tool. InsightVM covers more attacking scenarios and vulnerabilities than competitors and still a leader in this domain.cloud capability is also not available forNesuus and some other products. Rapid7 InsightVM is a way better as a pentesting tool in my opinion
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Return on Investment
Automox
  • We used to use a different patching solution and since switching to Automox, I have been able to cut the amount of time I spend on vulnerability management by 50% or more. I love how "set it and forget it" some of the policies can be. I love how simple it is to keep an eye on things.
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Rapid7
  • After spending 2 years configuring, tuning, troubleshooting, and ultimately having nothing but regrets, we migrated away from the tool and accepted the loss.
  • Support had a variety of opinions, none of them consistent. No best practices. Lots of secret tricks known by support, none documented or shared until after problems are found.
  • Consulting services are available to come out and do a health check of your deployment, for a fee.
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