Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner vs Rapid7 InsightVM

Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner7.0Visit Rapid7 InsightVM6.9Visit

Higher score Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner #5 in Network Vulnerability Scanners 7.0/10 Free plan · paid from $95/mo · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Pentest-Tools

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Rapid7 InsightVM #6 in Network Vulnerability Scanners 6.9/10 From $1.62/mo ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Rapid7

• Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner fits best

  Cloud scanning with strong reporting and validation

• Rapid7 InsightVM fits best

  Risk-based scanning with remediation workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner 7.0/10 Visit ↗	Rapid7 InsightVM 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.0	6.9
Ranking	#5 in Network Vulnerability Scanners	#6 in Network Vulnerability Scanners
Best for	Cloud scanning with strong reporting and validation	Risk-based scanning with remediation workflows
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations	10 integrations	3 integrations
Features Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner 0/4 · Rapid7 InsightVM 0/4
Credentialed scans	Not published	Not published
Agent-based scanning	Not published	Not published
Compliance checks	Not published	Not published
Network discovery	Not published	Not published
Specs
Deployment	Not published	Not published
Asset limit	5 assets	Not published
Supported operating systems	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Multiple engines combine OpenVAS, Sniper, and Nuclei templates Automatic finding validation with evidence capture Continuous monitoring, VPN scanning, API access, and broad integrations	Combines network, authenticated, agent-based, web, and application scanning Prioritizes risk and tracks remediation projects with assignments and statuses Includes scheduled scans, customizable templates, and remediation reporting
Cons	Internal network scanning requires a VPN agent Full web and exploitation features require higher paid tiers The Free Edition focuses on basic assessment capabilities	The listed InsightVM plan is paid at $1.62 per asset per month Hybrid deployment includes on-premises Security Console and Scan Engines The product is proprietary rather than open source
Our verdict	Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner identifies vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, outdated services, exposed ports, and weak configurations across network hosts. It is designed for penetration testers, security teams, IT teams,… Read the review →	Rapid7 InsightVM is vulnerability management software for security and IT teams that need to discover assets, assess vulnerabilities, prioritize risk, and coordinate corrective work. It combines network scanning through Security Console… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner — where it wins

  • Multiple engines combine OpenVAS, Sniper, and Nuclei templates
  • Automatic finding validation with evidence capture
  • Continuous monitoring, VPN scanning, API access, and broad integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Internal network scanning requires a VPN agent
  • Full web and exploitation features require higher paid tiers
  • The Free Edition focuses on basic assessment capabilities

• Rapid7 InsightVM — where it wins

  • Combines network, authenticated, agent-based, web, and application scanning
  • Prioritizes risk and tracks remediation projects with assignments and statuses
  • Includes scheduled scans, customizable templates, and remediation reporting

  Where it doesn't

  • The listed InsightVM plan is paid at $1.62 per asset per month
  • Hybrid deployment includes on-premises Security Console and Scan Engines
  • The product is proprietary rather than open source

• Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner7.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $95/mo · 7-day trial

  A cloud scanner combining CVE detection, validation, monitoring, and reporting.

  Visit Pentest-ToolsFull verdict →
• Rapid7 InsightVM6.9/10 · From $1.62/mo

  A broad vulnerability management platform with risk prioritization and remediation tracking.

  Visit Rapid7Full verdict →