Rapid7 AppSpider vs Tenable.io Web Application Scanning comparison

The compared Rapid7 and Tenable solutions aren't in the same category. Rapid7 is ranked #32 in SAST , and holds a 0.5% mindshare in the category. Tenable is ranked #18 in AS , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Rapid7 users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Tenable users who would recommend it.

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93% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Rapid7 AppSpider and Tenable.io Web Application Scanning based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Rapid7 AppSpider

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

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Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (32nd)

Tenable.io Web Application ...

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

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Application Security Tools (18th)

Mindshare comparison

Rapid7 AppSpider and Tenable.io Web Application Scanning aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Rapid7 AppSpider is designed for Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and holds a mindshare of 0.5%, up 0.4% compared to last year.
Tenable.io Web Application Scanning, on the other hand, focuses on Application Security Tools, holds 1.3% mindshare, down 1.3% since last year.

Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Rapid7 AppSpider	0.5%
SonarQube Server (formerly SonarQube)	19.7%
Checkmarx One	10.0%
Other	69.8%

Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

Application Security Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Tenable.io Web Application Scanning	1.3%
SonarQube Server (formerly SonarQube)	20.4%
Checkmarx One	10.4%
Other	67.9%

Application Security Tools

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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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Jahanzeb Feroze Khan

Assistant Manager Network Security at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi

The setup of the solution is straightforward. It involves installing the package and gaining access. It took no time at all since we deployed it on the cloud. We assigned the necessary configurations, and everything was set up and ready to go within a few seconds. I would rate the setup as a perfect ten.

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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."

"The setup is usually straightforward."

"I like the ability the product has to detect vulnerabilities quickly, when it has been released in our environment, then displaying them to us."

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

"The solution is highly stable, rated at ten out of ten."

"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."

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

"The initial deployment is very straightforward and simple. The product is stable if configured properly."

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"The most valuable feature is the reporting, which provides a good level of detail with respect to vulnerabilities."

"We use the tool for our websites. We have a vulnerable subdomain. The tool helps to scan it for vulnerabilities."

"The initial setup is straightforward."

"The solution's instant reports feature is the most effective for detecting threats."

"It collects the vulnerabilities on the hostnames and sends them to the Tenable.io cloud. Tenable has its own cloud where Tenable.io is running, but there are many connectors to other cloud solutions. Tenable can do vulnerability scanning for other cloud managers such as Azure, Amazon, and so on."

"The most effective feature of the product is the ability to scan the entire environment."

"The solution is stable."

"Our customers adopt this solution because of the replication testing and the vulnerability assessment it can do. It is a multi-faceted product."

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Cons

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

"The product needs to be able to scale for large companies, like ours. We have millions of IP addresses that need to be scanned, and the scalability is not great."

"There are some glitches with stability, and it is an area for improvement."

"This price of this solution is a little bit expensive."

"The enterprise interface is too simple. It should be more customizable."

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

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

"The tech support is responsive but issues remain unresolved."

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"It isn't easy to manage vulnerabilities in Tenable."

"The platform's technical support services could be better."

"The reporting has a very limited customization capability."

"The technical support needs improvement. Currently, it takes time, which might be due to the free version, but providing some level of support could encourage future purchase decisions."

"The technical support should be improved. Currently, some attacks are detected while others are not."

"It would be great if there were a dashboard that is more user-friendly."

"The solution's dashboards could be improved and made more user-friendly."

"They have a general dashboard for web application scanning, but the dashboards and reporting can be improved. They probably have some features in their roadmap."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 price is pretty fair."

"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."

"The application is extremely affordable. There are no additional costs involved with licensing. We switched to Tenable.io Web Application Scanning from other solutions due to pricing."

"For Tenable.io Web Application Scanning, it comes to around 6,50,000 Indian rupees, plus taxes."

"Tenable.io Web Application Scanning is expensive for small businesses."

"It follows the same licensing scheme as Tenable.io and Tenable. sc."

"The pricing is okay."

"I rate the product's pricing a four out of ten."

"The price of the solution is reasonable compared to the competitors. The license cost is based on the number of users and the annual usage."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Government

10%

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	7

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 do you like most about Tenable.io Web Application Scanning?

The most effective feature of the product is the ability to scan the entire environment.

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What needs improvement with Tenable.io Web Application Scanning?

Improvements could include providing coverage reports in the free version and features related to security reports. Also, enhancing technical support would be beneficial as there is room for improv...

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What advice do you have for others considering Tenable.io Web Application Scanning?

I would recommend Tenable.io Web Application Scanning as it provides us with good reports, which help improve our code base, despite the lack of financial benefits. Overall, I would rate it seven o...

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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.

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Tenable.io Web Application Scanning safely, accurately and automatically scans your web applications, providing deep visibility into vulnerabilities and valuable context to prioritize remediation.

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