Acunetix vs Rapid7 InsightAppSec comparison

The compared Invicti and Rapid7 solutions aren't in the same category. Invicti is ranked #17 in AS , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 2.6% mindshare in the category. Rapid7 is ranked #4 in DAST , with an average rating of 7.9, and holds a 11.9% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of Invicti users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Rapid7 users who would recommend it.

Acunetix

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86% willing to recommend

Rapid7 InsightAppSec

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94% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Acunetix and Rapid7 InsightAppSec based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Application Security Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Acunetix

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Security Tools (17th), Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (14th), Vulnerability Management (23rd), DevSecOps (6th)

Rapid7 InsightAppSec

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) (4th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Quality Assurance solutions, they serve different purposes. Acunetix is designed for Application Security Tools and holds a mindshare of 2.6%, up 2.3% compared to last year.
Rapid7 InsightAppSec, on the other hand, focuses on Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), holds 11.9% mindshare, down 13.2% since last year.

Application Security Tools

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

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AnubhavGoswami

Compliance Manager at Compunnel

Attractive automated reports with boost user productivity and an easy setup

The primary use is mainly related to vulnerability assessment, including both public and internal IP addresses By using this tool, we have reduced the workload and increased the productivity of users. It generates automated reports. This feature is beneficial when sharing reports with clients as…

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Krzysztof Witko

IT Security Engineer at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees

Automated authorization streamlines security processes

The previous product, AppSpyder, had a virtual patching module where we could generate patches for third-party web application firewalls, such as Imperva or F5. Currently, InsightAppSec lacks similar functionality. Customers must wait for remediation during the developers' preparation of a new version. Virtual patching could help protect web pages shortly after finishing the scan process.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I find it to be one of the most comprehensive tools, with support for manual intervention."

"The solution is highly stable."

"The tool's most valuable feature is performance."

"It can operate both as a standalone and it can be integrated with other applications, which makes it a very versatile solution to have."

"The features of Acunetix have proved most effective in identifying vulnerabilities."

"I find it to be one of the most comprehensive tools, with support for manual intervention."

"It's very user-friendly for the testing teams. It's very easy for them to understand things and to fix vulnerabilities."

"Their technical support has been very active. If I have an issue, I can reach out to them and get an answer pretty quick."

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"In Rapid7 InsightAppSec, a distinctive feature is the provision of a CDM for integrating web servers and web applications. To establish the connection between these applications, you only need to paste the provided CDN into your metadata. Once connected, every piece of information, including vulnerabilities, can be accessed. It also offers demo sessions."

"I rate stability ten out of ten."

"Relatively speaking, InsightAppSec is good compared to Insight VM."

"It's very easy to use and user-friendly. It does the job."

"When considering DAST, it is not attributed to a singular feature but rather the capabilities of the engine that provides a genuine penetration testing experience and delivers insightful reports."

"The templates feature is very easy. You just choose the kind of attack you want on your web application, and you run it against that template and receive a report. It's great."

"It uses a signature-based method to check for problems with your code and will provide an alert if anything is found."

"Rapid7 InsightAppSec helps us in both regulatory compliance and in strengthening our security posture."

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Cons

"The only problem that they have is the price. It is a bit expensive, and you cannot change the number of applications for the whole year."

"The pricing is a bit on the higher side."

"The solution's pricing could be better."

"The cost can be reduced as management has noted it to be on the higher side."

"Acunetix needs to improve its cost."

"Currently only supports web scanning."

"Tools that would allow us to work more efficiently with the mobile environment, with Android and iOS."

"The jargon used makes it difficult for project managers to understand the issues, and the technical explanations used make it difficult for developers to understand issues. These things should be simplified much more. That would be very helpful for us when explaining to them what needs to be fixed. The report output needs to be simplified."

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"The reporting feature of Rapid7 InsightAppSec needs improvement as it currently provides basic reports."

"The only concern I have with Rapid7 is that it does not provide enough information about vulnerabilities within AppSec."

"The product’s pricing could be flexible."

"Rapid7 InsightAppSec needs improvement in detecting phishing pages."

"I required a solution to manage on-premises, but I was not as satisfied as expected."

"We get a lot of false positives during the tests."

"The dynamic scanning feature has simplified and improved the security testing process. I suggest adding a SaaS feature to the solution to support scanning SaaS applications, making it more comprehensive. It would be beneficial if the solution could also scan mobile applications. It only scans web applications and should also cover mobile applications, including firmware recommendations."

"The interface should be a little bit easier to manage. Sometimes, the logic that they use is kind of strange. They need to work a little bit more on their interface to make it more understandable. The interface is the only problem. I'm using Rapid7, which is very intuitive. There are other applications available in the market with a better interface. They can include more techniques or options to test different types of security because the templates are limited. It would be great to see them follow the MITRE ATT&CK framework or what is there in tools like Veracode and Synopsys."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is a bit expensive. If you need to check five applications, you have to pay almost 14,000. It is an agreement for two years at 7,000 per year for only five applications. You cannot change the applications in the license. So, you are stuck with the same license for the five applications for one full year."

"The pricing and licensing are reasonable to a point. In order to run multiple scans at a time, we are going to have to purchase a 100 count license, which is an overkill. Though, compared to what we were paying for, the cost seems reasonable."

"When compared with other products, the pricing is a little bit high. But it gives value for the price. It serves the purpose and is worthwhile for the price we pay."

"When we looked at all other vendors and what they were asking for, to provide a third of what Acunetix was capable of doing, it was an easy decision... But now that it's coming to a cost where it's line with market value, it becomes more of a competition... Acunetix is raising the cost of licensing. It's 3.5 times what we were initially quoted."

"I would say that Acunetix is expensive because there are products on the market with similar features that are equally or better-priced."

"The price is exceptionally high."

"Implementing Acunetix needs a medium or larger business agency, because you need some money to get Acunetix. It is costly, but if you care about your agency's security, then maybe it's a cost that might help you in the future."

"The cost is based on two types of licenses, ConsultLite, and ConsultPlus, as well as the number of domains that are scanned."

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"I rate Rapid7 InsightAppSec’s pricing an eight out of ten."

"They offer a good price, but I don't remember its cost. It is fair as compared to the competition. We have opted for project-based licensing, not user-based. We can add any number of users. That doesn't matter. It is worth the money."

"I'm not sure how much it costs exactly, but I know it's expensive."

"Its price is competitive. It is not expensive."

"Rapid7 InsightAppSec is cheap."

"The price of this product is very cheap."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Acunetix Vulnerability Scanner?

The tool's most valuable feature is scan configurations. We use it for external physical applications. The scanning time depends on the application's code.

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What is your primary use case for Acunetix Vulnerability Scanner?

I use Acunetix for penetration testing purposes. This is the primary use case.

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What advice do you have for others considering Acunetix Vulnerability Scanner?

I rate the overall solution nine out of ten. I prefer Acunetix for its more precise and accurate results.

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What do you like most about Rapid7 InsightAppSec?

In Rapid7 InsightAppSec, a distinctive feature is the provision of a CDM for integrating web servers and web applications. To establish the connection between these applications, you only need to p...

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What needs improvement with Rapid7 InsightAppSec?

The reporting feature of Rapid7 InsightAppSec needs improvement as it currently provides basic reports. It would be beneficial if there were an option for customers to customize reports to include ...

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What is your primary use case for Rapid7 InsightAppSec?

We primarily use Rapid7 InsightAppSec for application security within our organization. We perform penetration testing on our in-house-built, Java-based web applications to comply with regulatory s...

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Also Known As

AcuSensor

InsightAppSec

Overview

Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner is an automated web application security testing tool that audits your web applications by checking for vulnerabilities like SQL Injection, Cross site scripting, and other exploitable vulnerabilities.

Invicti

Your web applications may be complex, but your application security testing tool doesn’t need to be. InsightAppSec brings Rapid7’s proven Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) technology to the Insight platform, combining powerful application crawling and attack capabilities, flexibility in scan scope and scheduling, and accuracy in results with a modern UI, intuitive workflows, and sensible data organization. This enables you to identify XSS, SQL injection, CSRF, and other vulnerabilities with unparalleled ease. The best part? All of these capabilities are delivered via the cloud so that you’re up and running in minutes to identify the critical security risks that exist in your applications.

Rapid7

Sample Customers

Joomla!, Digicure, Team Random, Credit Suisse, Samsung, Air New Zealand

CenterPoint Energy, CPA Australia, Hypertherm, First American Financial Corporation, Rackspace

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