Rapid7 AppSpider vs Rapid7 InsightAppSec comparison

The compared Rapid7 AppSpider and Rapid7 InsightAppSec solutions aren't in the same category. Rapid7 AppSpider is ranked #29 in SAST , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 0.4% mindshare in the category. Rapid7 InsightAppSec is ranked #4 in DAST , with an average rating of 7.9, and holds a 11.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Rapid7 AppSpider users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Rapid7 InsightAppSec users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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93% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

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

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

To learn more, read our detailed Rapid7 AppSpider vs. Rapid7 InsightAppSec Report (Updated: May 2022).

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Rapid7 AppSpider vs. Rapid7 InsightAppSec

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Categories and Ranking

Rapid7 AppSpider

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

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Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (29th)

Rapid7 InsightAppSec

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

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Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) (4th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Quality Assurance solutions, they serve different purposes. Rapid7 AppSpider is designed for Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and holds a mindshare of 0.4%, down 0.6% 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.

Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

Featured Reviews

Andrei Bigdan

Executive Manager at B2B-Solutions LLC

Useful vulnerability reporting data, flexible, and simple implementation

I have had some stability problems but it could be the Microsoft Windows operating system. I found that closing other applications helps with stability. It is helpful to have as much memory as possible, such as eight gigabytes. The more pages being processed the more resources you need. I rate the stability of Rapid7 AppSpider a nine out of ten.

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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

"It scans all the components developed within a web application."

"The entire solution is interactive and has a point-and-click user experience, which makes it easy to find items or drill down on information. You don't need specialized skills to use the product."

"The most valuable feature is the reporting, which is compliant with international standards."

"It is really accurate and the rate of false positives is very low."

"What I like most about AppSpider is that it's easy to use and its automated scan gives me all the details I need to know when it comes to vulnerabilities and their solutions."

"One of the most valuable features of AppSpider is its broad range of authentication identification, which is a key reason for its utilization."

"AppSpider's most valuable feature is reporting - everything is stored in the local database so it can be sent to other machines."

"When it is set up properly, it can do scanning on web apps with multiple engines automatically."

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"The product’s most valuable feature is UI. It is easy to manage and find vulnerabilities in the application."

"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 initial setup for us was easy enough. We didn't face too many issues. Deployment took maybe 30 minutes. It's quite quick and doesn't cause too much trouble at the outset."

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

"We have seen measurable decrease in the mean time to respond to threats by 20 percent."

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

"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."

"Dynamic application security scanning provides predefined templates and supports customization. The ability to scan external and internal applications, including on-premises ones, is precious. Additionally, it is a cloud platform, so we don't need to deploy servers or resources. This makes it time-efficient and cost-effective."

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Cons

"One of the challenges I have with AppSpider is that it gives you a lot of false positives, especially when compared to other solutions."

"The tech support is responsive but issues remain unresolved."

"The performance of the solution could improve. When I compare the speed it is slower than others on the market. There are some tricks we use to help speed up the solution."

"For Japanese customers, localization is needed. The product should offer a GUI in Japanese and provide Japanese reports for end-users."

"There are some glitches with stability, and it is an area for improvement."

"It needs better integration with mobile applications."

"The product needs to be able to scale for large companies, like ours. We have millions of IP addresses that need to be scanned, and the scalability is not great."

"The product should offer a GUI in Japanese and provide Japanese reports for end-users."

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"The product’s pricing could be flexible."

"Rapid7 InsightAppSec needs improvement in detecting phishing pages."

"They should add more features. I would like to see them do a little more on static analysis and also interactivity analysis. Currently, it does very basic static analysis. It could do a little more static analysis, which is something that would help. A lot more interactivity analysis should also be there. It should basically look at security during interactivity."

"We'd like to see integrations with WAF solutions."

"Currently, InsightAppSec lacks similar functionality. Customers must wait for remediation during the developers' preparation of a new version."

"There is room for improvement in the response time of customer service and support levels."

"Currently, InsightAppSec lacks similar functionality. Customers must wait for remediation during the developers' preparation of a new version."

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is pretty fair."

"It is expensive if you want to buy the Enterprise version that is able to scan multiple applications at once."

"The licensing cost depends on the number of users."

"AppSpider is closed-source software and you need to acquire a license in order to use it."

"The price of Rapid7 AppSpider cost 9,000 annually but there is limited usage. Large companies are able to negotiate a better price or a better deal for the usage with the vendor."

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

"Rapid7 InsightAppSec is cheap."

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

"The price of this product is very cheap."

"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."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

15%

Government

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

17%

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 Rapid7 AppSpider?

The most valuable feature of Rapid7 AppSpider is the vulnerability reporting data. Additionally, the data is reported in a convenient way rather than seeing them as a PDF. We are able to generate a...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rapid7 AppSpider?

The price of Rapid7 AppSpider cost 9,000 annually but there is limited usage. Large companies are able to negotiate a better price or a better deal for the usage with the vendor. The price of the s...

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What needs improvement with Rapid7 AppSpider?

The performance of the solution could improve. When I compare the speed it is slower than others on the market. There are some tricks we use to help speed up the solution.

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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?

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What is your primary use case for Rapid7 InsightAppSec?

I use InsightAppSec with our customers. I help them create and realize scans in the environment. I also use the setup technology to scan our environment. I have experience as both a user and admini...

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Also Known As

AppSpider

InsightAppSec

Overview

SPAs, APIs, mobile—the evolution of application technology is measured in months, not years. Is your web application security testing tool designed to keep up? AppSpider lets you collect all the information needed to test all the apps so that you aren’t left with gaping application risks.

Our dynamic application security testing (DAST) solution crawls to the deepest, darkest corners of even the most modern and complex apps to effectively test for risk and get you the insight you need to remediate faster. With AppSpider on your side (or, rather, all of your sides), you’ll be able to scan all the apps today and always be ready for whatever comes next.

Rapid7

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.

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Sample Customers

Microsoft

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

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