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Expel vs Rapid7 InsightVM comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Expel
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
SOC as a Service (4th), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (19th)
Rapid7 InsightVM
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Expel and Rapid7 InsightVM aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Expel is designed for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and holds a mindshare of 1.8%, down 1.9% compared to last year.
Rapid7 InsightVM, on the other hand, focuses on Risk-Based Vulnerability Management, holds 14.4% mindshare, up 14.0% since last year.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Risk-Based Vulnerability Management
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2578461 - PeerSpot reviewer
Rapid threat management and diverse technology integration for effective monitoring
Expel has made it easier for companies to monitor and manage various log sources. With its vast integration portfolio, customers can efficiently monitor diverse environments. Time to value is quick, as Expel can turn their service up very rapidly. They have both automated active responses and human processes that quicken threat resolution.
Mahmoud Elhamaymy - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable scanning and integration strengthen security infrastructure
InsightVM has a very organized GUI with ease of use. The vulnerability scans are reliable, and the credential scan is a beneficial feature. The solution is efficient and trustworthy. It's based on the CVSS risk scoring system, which is well-recognized and effective. The integration capabilities through APIs allow easy integration with existing security infrastructure.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Their threat hunting protocol and process with AI and machine learning are strong, allowing for active and rapid responses."
"The most valuable features are its reporting capabilities and the host discovery functionality."
"The solution is good because it has a lot of options."
"I like Rapid7's scan optimization options."
"It is good and fits well with pretty much all of our use case needs."
"It is stable and scalable."
"Rapid7 InsightVM has given us a practical view of the vulnerabilities present in our organization."
"The product is scalable."
"The reports in Rapid7 InsightVM are useful when compared to competitors."
 

Cons

"The one area where Expel may not measure up is if a customer requires a managed SIEM as part of their overall solution. There's a gap there, and solutions might require third-party assistance for management."
"The reporting is very bad when you compare it with other vulnerability assessment tools."
"A definite improvement would be to make it easier to run ad-hoc scans without needing to assign the asset to a site or group."
"We have some issues with how it scans patches."
"They should improve the cybersecurity feature of the solution."
"There are end-user needs and expectations that are being overlooked in the development that could be addressed by appointing a customer advisory board."
"The reporting is a little bit tricky because it can be difficult to exactly pinpoint some of the assets to filter them and generate a report."
"There needs to be much clearer instructions surrounding scanning."
"Some difficulties with the online reporting and lack of integrations."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Its licensing is yearly. Everything is included in the price for one year."
"In some cases, we procure the licenses. In some cases, the customers directly buy the license from Rapid7."
"Pricing is reasonable because we pay according to asset usage. We can define our assets and sites according to our preference."
"The solution's pricing is better than Nexus which charges a high amount for very little use."
"The product is cheaper than the other similar tools available in the market."
"The solution is a bit more reasonably priced than other products."
"The license is IP based. How many IPs you are using to scan is the amount of the license you have to buy. The number of users doesn't matter; many users can use it or only person. It depends on the culture of the organization."
"The price of the solution is less than the competitors."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
39%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Expel?
Expel's pricing has adapted as the market evolved and has become competitive over the past twelve months.
What needs improvement with Expel?
The one area where Expel may not measure up is if a customer requires a managed SIEM as part of their overall solution. There's a gap there, and solutions might require third-party assistance for m...
What is your primary use case for Expel?
I have experience reselling Expel. Customers often come to me wanting to evaluate multiple providers to make a choice based on their specific use cases, requirements, technology investments, and so...
How would you choose between Rapid7 InsightVM and Tenable Nessus?
You have full visibility across cloud, network, virtual, and containerized infrastructures with Rapid7 Insight VM. You can easily prioritize vulnerabilities using attacker analytics. Overall, Rapid...
What do you like most about Rapid7 InsightVM?
The product's initial setup phase was very easy.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rapid7 InsightVM?
Pricing is reasonable and competitive compared to other solutions in the market. Customers are generally satisfied and do not ask for drastic price reductions during renewals.
 

Also Known As

Workbench, Expel SOC-as-a-Service
InsightVM, NeXpose
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Amanda Fennell CSO
ACS, Acosta, AllianceData, amazon.com, biogen idec, CBRE, CATERPILLAR, Deloitte, COACH, GameStop, IBM
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