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Head-to-head · Application Security Testing

Rapid7 InsightAppSec vs Klocwork

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Rapid7 InsightAppSec #5 in Application Security Testing 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Rapid7
Klocwork #6 in Application Security Testing 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Klocwork

Rapid7 InsightAppSec leads on 0 checks, Klocwork on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreRapid7 InsightAppSec · 8.8/10
  • Most featuresRapid7 InsightAppSec · 1 of 2

Rapid7 InsightAppSec scores higher on our rubric for application security testing: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Rapid7 InsightAppSec is the better fit for organizations buying authenticated web and API DAST. Klocwork is the better fit for mature teams doing code-focused SAST.

  • Rapid7 InsightAppSec fits best

    Organizations buying authenticated web and API DAST

  • Klocwork fits best

    Mature teams doing code-focused SAST

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Side by side

Feature Rapid7 InsightAppSec 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Klocwork 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #5 in Application Security Testing #6 in Application Security Testing
Best for Organizations buying authenticated web and API DAST Mature teams doing code-focused SAST
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $175/unit/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, Chrome extension Web, Windows, Linux
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Rapid7 InsightAppSec 1/2 · Klocwork 0/2
SCA included Not checked yet Not checked yet
API testing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Testing methods Not checked yet Not checked yet
Languages supported Not checked yet Not checked yet
CI/CD integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment options Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Authenticated scanning supports automated login, Selenium, OAuth, and traffic files
  • 95+ attack types with Universal Translator and Attack Replay
  • Cloud or on-premises engines, REST API, and Jenkins build decisions
  • Differential analysis focuses reviews on changed code.
  • Custom checkers can be created graphically.
  • IDE plugins and CI/CD integrations support established workflows.
Cons
  • The published $175 price is per app per month with annual billing
  • There is no free plan for initial evaluation
  • Broad configuration and reporting may exceed basic scanning needs
  • Its focus is source-code analysis, not a multi-method AppSec suite.
  • Pricing is handled through contact with sales.
  • Support is not available 24/7.
Our verdict

Rapid7 InsightAppSec is a dynamic application security testing platform for security and application security teams managing modern web applications, single-page applications, APIs, and internal applications. It supports authenticated and…

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Klocwork is Perforce Software’s static application security testing and static code analysis tool for development and security teams working on complex codebases. It analyzes source code for security vulnerabilities, reliability defects,…

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  1. Rapid7 InsightAppSecApplication Security Testing 8.8Paid
  2. KlocworkApplication Security Testing 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Rapid7 InsightAppSec — where it wins

    • Authenticated scanning supports automated login, Selenium, OAuth, and traffic files
    • 95+ attack types with Universal Translator and Attack Replay
    • Cloud or on-premises engines, REST API, and Jenkins build decisions

    Where it doesn't

    • The published $175 price is per app per month with annual billing
    • There is no free plan for initial evaluation
    • Broad configuration and reporting may exceed basic scanning needs

  • Klocwork — where it wins

    • Differential analysis focuses reviews on changed code.
    • Custom checkers can be created graphically.
    • IDE plugins and CI/CD integrations support established workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • Its focus is source-code analysis, not a multi-method AppSec suite.
    • Pricing is handled through contact with sales.
    • Support is not available 24/7.
  • Rapid7 InsightAppSec8.8/10 · Paid

    A hybrid DAST platform with authenticated scanning, 95+ attack types, and CI/CD controls.

    Visit Rapid7Full verdict →
  • Klocwork8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    Code-focused SAST with differential scans, custom checkers, and CI/CD quality gates.

    Visit KlocworkFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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