Rapid7 AppSpider vs Spirent CyberFlood comparison

Rapid7 and Spirent are both solutions in the Static Application Security Testing (SAST) category. Rapid7 is ranked #32, while Spirent is ranked #29. Rapid7 holds a 0.5% mindshare in SAST, compared to Spirent’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Rapid7 users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Spirent users who would recommend it.

Rapid7 AppSpider

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

Spirent CyberFlood and Rapid7 AppSpider compete in cybersecurity testing. Spirent CyberFlood stands out with competitive pricing and efficient customer support, while Rapid7 AppSpider shines with a strong feature set, making it worth its higher cost.

Features: Spirent CyberFlood offers comprehensive traffic emulation, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Rapid7 AppSpider provides robust vulnerability detection, integration capabilities, and a superior feature set tailored for diverse technical needs.

Room for Improvement: Spirent CyberFlood users note the need for better reporting, enhanced analytics, and user interface improvements. Rapid7 AppSpider users seek faster performance, improved manual testing capabilities, and more intuitive interfaces.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Spirent CyberFlood offers straightforward deployment and responsive customer service. Rapid7 AppSpider is complex to deploy but is supported by comprehensive service structures, aligning with users needing detailed support.

Pricing and ROI: Spirent CyberFlood is attractive for its lower setup costs and quick return on investment. Rapid7 AppSpider, despite higher initial costs, is seen as a worthwhile long-term investment with its price justified by advanced technology.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Rapid7 AppSpider

Ranking in Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

32nd

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Spirent CyberFlood

Ranking in Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

29th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Security Tools (31st)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Static Application Security Testing (SAST) category, the mindshare of Rapid7 AppSpider is 0.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Spirent CyberFlood is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Spirent CyberFlood	0.5%
Rapid7 AppSpider	0.5%
Other	99.0%

Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

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Rizwan-Alam

Head Information Security at Akhtar Fuiou Technologies

Easy automated web app scanning, but gives many false positives and isn't always stable

One of the challenges I have with AppSpider is that it gives you a lot of false positives, especially when compared to other solutions. This is the main aspect that I hope to see Rapid7 improve on. Beyond reducing false positives, I would also like to see them implement better reporting features, particularly in the executive summary type of reports which need to be user-friendly and easily understood by non-technical people. The recommendations and solutions on these reports could always be improved to make them more relevant, too. Lastly, the stability isn't that great, and sometimes it becomes non-responsive. I feel like the stability of the application is very average and currently needs more work.

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Jos Badimo

Director at BAMS

Test assurance improves compliance and products with good performance

The user interface could be improved to facilitate easier navigation. The most significant issue I encounter with the solution is the user interface. It would be beneficial if I could remain on one screen most of the time. Even if the system navigates me to another screen, it should effectively return me to the main screen.

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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

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

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

"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."

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

"The setup is usually straightforward."

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

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

"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 all the reports exactly what we want in a flexible way."

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"The feature I find most valuable is the traffic generator."

"The testing compliance feature is particularly impressive."

"CyberFlood's best features are its user-friendliness and scheduling function."

"The testing compliance feature is particularly impressive."

"Our customers use it to check for unauthorized file transfer."

"CyberFlood is flexible."

Cons

"Implementing Rapid7 AppSpider requires scanning and self-identification mechanisms. You can add different types of authentication to each scan."

"AppSpider could improve in the area of integration. They need to add more integration opportunities."

"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."

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

"Integration could be better."

"AppSpider has some problems with the RAM needed while scanning."

"The solution is too slow. It could take a full day to scan. Competitors are much faster."

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

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"CyberFlood's accessibility and support for multiple browsers could be better."

"The solution needs more ports, more speed, and more gigabytes."

"Sometimes, when you configure parameters the hardware can't run, it will get stuck at those points without telling you what happened. It would be helpful if the error reporting provided more details about why the test setting is not running. It would be nice if there were a space in the hardware module for you to add some external hardware for more rigorous testing."

"The user interface could be improved to facilitate easier navigation."

"I would also like to see updates on a more frequent schedule."

"The initial setup is not straightforward and can be quite challenging."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is pretty fair."

"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."

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

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

"CyberFlood is reasonably priced."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Government

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	1

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Questions from the Community

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

The price is not high, but for Japanese customers, localization may incur additional costs.

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What needs improvement with Rapid7 AppSpider?

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

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What is your primary use case for Rapid7 AppSpider?

Our clients use AppSpider to address security concerns for their websites. It is particularly used by customers who require security assessments.

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What needs improvement with Spirent CyberFlood?

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What is your primary use case for Spirent CyberFlood?

I have been using the solution for a year now. The customers I work with are focused on both custom test assurance and test automation. The solution is utilized in the financial services sector and...

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What advice do you have for others considering Spirent CyberFlood?

The language barrier and time difference pose significant issues with customer support. The price is competitive. The biggest benefits I find are test assurance, the reliability of the test results...

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Also Known As

AppSpider

CyberFlood Virtual, Spirent Mu Dynamics Application Security Testing, Mu Dynamics Application Security Testing

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

Spirent’s revolutionary CyberFlood security and application testing solution is now available as a virtual platform offering you simplified use, by consolidating multiple test functions into a completely virtual test environment.

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Sample Customers

Microsoft

Digicel

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