Metasploit vs. Rapid7 InsightVM

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Metasploit
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Metasploit is open source network security software described by Rapid7 as the world’s most used penetration testing framework, designed to help security teams do more than just verify vulnerabilities, manage security assessments, and improve security awareness.N/A
Rapid7 InsightVM
Score 8.7 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
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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
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
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Considered Both Products
Metasploit

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Rapid7 InsightVM
Chose Rapid7 InsightVM
Tenable has a more refined look for the reporting that it provides as a result of scanning events, but Nexpose seems to have a better ability to help quantify risk and help prioritize the work needed to get the quickest security result for the team and the company. The Nessus …
Features
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Threat Intelligence
Comparison of Threat Intelligence features of Product A and Product B
Metasploit
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Ratings
Rapid7 InsightVM
7.4
6 Ratings
9% below category average
Network Analytics00 Ratings5.36 Ratings
Threat Recognition00 Ratings7.06 Ratings
Vulnerability Classification00 Ratings9.36 Ratings
Automated Alerts and Reporting00 Ratings9.36 Ratings
Threat Analysis00 Ratings7.36 Ratings
Threat Intelligence Reporting00 Ratings7.05 Ratings
Automated Threat Identification00 Ratings6.76 Ratings
Vulnerability Management Tools
Comparison of Vulnerability Management Tools features of Product A and Product B
Metasploit
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Ratings
Rapid7 InsightVM
8.3
6 Ratings
1% above category average
IT Asset Realization00 Ratings9.06 Ratings
Authentication00 Ratings8.76 Ratings
Configuration Monitoring00 Ratings8.76 Ratings
Web Scanning00 Ratings7.05 Ratings
Vulnerability Intelligence00 Ratings8.36 Ratings
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User Ratings
MetasploitRapid7 InsightVM
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(5 ratings)
9.0
(13 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
Support Rating
7.0
(1 ratings)
7.2
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
MetasploitRapid7 InsightVM
Likelihood to Recommend
Rapid7
It is easy to use with sufficient documentation on how to use the tools for end users or newbies. Experienced testers will find it easy to customise and configure the test cases. Just wished that I could have taken up a course on using this tool in my study days so that I could had explored more and improved my familiarity with the tool, unlike when working where access and time to explore the other features of the tool is limited
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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
Rapid7
  • Easy to use.
  • Many exploits available.
  • Multi-platform.
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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
Rapid7
  • More robust menus
  • Better plugin inter-operation
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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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Usability
Rapid7
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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
Rapid7
We don't use it.
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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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Alternatives Considered
Rapid7
Metasploit is the most well-known tool in the average pen tester's toolkit. It's hard to compare to its neighbor's due to its size and following.
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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
Rapid7
  • Positive: Improves efficiency of our network penetration testing operations.
  • Positive: Allows for collaboration and information sharing during a penetration test.
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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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