Rapid7 InsightVM vs Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner

Rapid7 InsightVM8.9Visit Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner8.7Visit

Higher score Rapid7 InsightVM #4 in Network Vulnerability Scanners 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Rapid7

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Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner #6 in Network Vulnerability Scanners 8.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Pentest-Tools

• Rapid7 InsightVM fits best

  Risk-based scanning with remediation workflows

• Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner fits best

  Cloud scanning with strong reporting and validation

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Side by side

Feature	Rapid7 InsightVM 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.7
Ranking	#4 in Network Vulnerability Scanners	#6 in Network Vulnerability Scanners
Best for	Risk-based scanning with remediation workflows	Cloud scanning with strong reporting and validation
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$1.62/mo (best)	$95/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Integrations	3 integrations	10 integrations
Features Rapid7 InsightVM 0/4 · Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner 0/4
Credentialed scans	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Agent-based scanning	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Compliance checks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Network discovery	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Asset limit	Not checked yet	5 assets
Supported operating systems	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	Multiple engines combine OpenVAS, Sniper, and Nuclei templates Automatic finding validation with evidence capture Continuous monitoring, VPN scanning, API access, and broad integrations
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	Internal network scanning requires a VPN agent Full web and exploitation features require higher paid tiers The Free Edition focuses on basic assessment capabilities
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… Read the review →	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 →

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

• 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 InsightVM8.9/10 · Paid

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

  Visit Rapid7Full verdict →
• Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner8.7/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

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

  Visit Pentest-ToolsFull verdict →