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Head-to-head · Network Vulnerability Scanners

Rapid7 InsightVM vs CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Rapid7 InsightVM #6 in Network Vulnerability Scanners 6.9/10 From $1.62/mo ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Rapid7
CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment #8 in Network Vulnerability Scanners 6.5/10 From $595/yr ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit CloneGuard

Rapid7 InsightVM leads on 0 checks, CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment on 4, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreRapid7 InsightVM · 6.9/10
  • Most featuresCloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment · 4 of 4

Rapid7 InsightVM scores higher on our rubric for network vulnerability scanners: 6.9 against 6.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment offers credentialed scans; Rapid7 InsightVM doesn't publish it. CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment offers agent-based scanning; Rapid7 InsightVM doesn't publish it. CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment offers compliance checks; Rapid7 InsightVM doesn't publish it. CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment offers network discovery; Rapid7 InsightVM doesn't publish it.

Rapid7 InsightVM is the better fit for risk-based scanning with remediation workflows. CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment is the better fit for hybrid scanning with compliance reporting.

  • Rapid7 InsightVM fits best

    Risk-based scanning with remediation workflows

  • CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment fits best

    Hybrid scanning with compliance reporting

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Side by side

Feature Rapid7 InsightVM 6.9/10 Visit ↗ CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment 6.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.9 6.5
Ranking #6 in Network Vulnerability Scanners #8 in Network Vulnerability Scanners
Best for Risk-based scanning with remediation workflows Hybrid scanning with compliance reporting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published $595/yr
Free plan Not published —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Features Rapid7 InsightVM 0/4 · CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment 4/4
Credentialed scans Not published ✓ (best)
Agent-based scanning Not published ✓ (best)
Compliance checks Not published ✓ (best)
Network discovery Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment Not published Hybrid
Asset limit Not published 10 assets
Supported operating systems Not published Windows, macOS, Linux
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Combines internal, external, credentialed, and uncredentialed scans
  • Maps findings to compliance requirements and supports remediation verification
  • Adds agent-based monitoring for patches and configurations
Cons
  • 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
  • No free plan is available
  • Integrations are not listed
  • Agent-based scanning uses a separate pricing view
Our verdict

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…

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CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment is a self-managed platform for scanning internal and external networks. It is aimed at mid-market and enterprise IT teams, including regulated financial and payment environments, healthcare…

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  1. Rapid7 InsightVMNetwork Vulnerability Scanners 6.9From $1.62/mo
  2. CloneGuard Vulnerability AssessmentNetwork Vulnerability Scanners 6.5From $595/yr

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment — where it wins

    • Combines internal, external, credentialed, and uncredentialed scans
    • Maps findings to compliance requirements and supports remediation verification
    • Adds agent-based monitoring for patches and configurations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Integrations are not listed
    • Agent-based scanning uses a separate pricing view
  • Rapid7 InsightVM6.9/10 · From $1.62/mo

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

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  • CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment6.5/10 · From $595/yr

    A hybrid scanner for teams that need credentialed assessments and compliance reporting.

    Visit CloneGuardFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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