Vendor Profile

Rapid7 InsightVM

Rapid7 InsightVM is a risk-based vulnerability management platform that combines live vulnerability assessment, real-time endpoint analytics, and risk-prioritized remediation workflows into the broader Rapid7 Insight platform. InsightVM uses the Rapid7 Insight Agent and scan engine to provide continuous visibility into vulnerabilities across on-premises, cloud, and remote assets, with real-time dashboards and remediation project tracking that bridges the gap between security and IT operations teams.

Last updated February 28, 2026

Founded

2000

Pricing

From $2.19/asset/month / Enterprise custom pricing

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Deployment

CloudSelf-Hosted

Cloud Vulnerability Management

Key Features

+Live vulnerability dashboards with real-time data

+Risk-based prioritization with Real Risk scoring

+Remediation project tracking and SLA monitoring

+Lightweight Insight Agent for continuous assessment

+Cloud and containerized environment scanning

+Integrated threat intelligence from Rapid7 research

+Policy assessment and compliance reporting

+Remediation workflow integration with IT ticketing

Pros & Cons

Pros

+Live dashboards provide real-time vulnerability posture without rescanning
+Strong remediation project tracking bridges security and IT ops
+Lightweight agent enables scanning of remote and cloud-based assets
+Integrates with broader Rapid7 platform for detection, SOAR, and testing
+Active community and extensive Rapid7 research backing threat intelligence

Cons

–Scanning engine has fewer vulnerability checks than Nessus
–Per-asset pricing becomes expensive in large dynamic environments
–On-premises scan engine requires dedicated hardware resources
–Reporting customization can be limited without add-on modules
–Platform lock-in if heavily invested in Rapid7 Insight ecosystem

Best For

Organizations wanting risk-based VM with strong remediation tracking and integration across the Rapid7 Insight platform

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