Rapid7 InsightVM vs Zafran Security comparison

Rapid7 and Zafran Security are both solutions in the Vulnerability Management category. Rapid7 is ranked #13 with an average rating of 7.7, while Zafran Security is ranked #20 with an average rating of 9.5. Rapid7 holds a 1.9% mindshare in VM, compared to Zafran Security’s 1.0% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Rapid7 users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Zafran Security users who would recommend it.

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Qualys TotalCloud

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of Qualys TotalCloud is 1.2%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rapid7 InsightVM is 1.9%, down from 4.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zafran Security is 1.0%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Qualys TotalCloud	1.2%
Rapid7 InsightVM	1.9%
Zafran Security	1.0%
Other	95.9%

Vulnerability Management

Featured Reviews

Robert Orłowski

IT Security Expert at Alior Bank S.A.

Unified risk scoring has improved our cloud visibility and simplifies remediation priorities

Qualys TotalCloud provides unified vulnerability and threat assessment across both IAS and SaaS. This solution provides a single prioritized view of risk, which helps reduce the work I would have to do. We are no longer based on CVSS; we are based on Qualys risk scoring, which is based on CVSS plus internal findings made by Qualys, and then assigns its own score. The TruRisk insight feature has found a small number of assets with high vulnerability scores, though I am cautious since some information is classified. Qualys TotalCloud has positively impacted our bank's performance, and we have definitely seen benefits after implementing this solution.

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reviewer2775840

Manager at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

Manages vulnerabilities effectively over time but needs improvement in web coverage and dashboard flexibility

Most of the dynamic asset tagging we use is manual, not dynamic. To manage the assets, we employed the manual approach because we have a limitation regarding the license, so we don't use the dynamic approach much. I don't know how the configuration assessment has assisted with meeting compliance standards. The product that we use is the on-premise solution where we configure assets and dynamically scan them. However, we use the default policies more, the template, so Rapid7 InsightVM on-premise version is not that effective in the web-related systems. However, it is best on the OS to identify and discover the OS-related vulnerabilities, more of open ports and the discovery of vulnerable ports or services. It would be better to improve Rapid7 InsightVM by including or working better to add web-related templates because it's not that effective in regard to web. I don't know if they may have a separate product regarding the web, but for the on-premise type, they are not strong in this area. I would prefer to see web-related templates in addition to improving the dashboard-related things because the dashboard has been constant for a very long time. It would be better to see various kinds of, perhaps a flexible type of dashboard. If it's not customizable at all, I would want to see the risk and asset over time with more flexibility. The current dashboard is not flexible in this regard; I have to dig down every day, so they should work on this as well, in addition to the web.

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Reviewer6233

Information Security Vulnerability Management Executive Advisor at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

Has become an indispensable tool in our cybersecurity arsenal

While Zafran Security is already a powerful tool, there are areas where it could be further improved to provide even greater value. One key area for enhancement is the searching capabilities within its vulnerabilities module. By incorporating the ability to create Boolean searches, users would gain the ability to apply more complex filters and customize their search criteria. This would greatly enhance the precision and efficiency with which security teams can identify and prioritize vulnerabilities. Having such tailored search capabilities would save time and resources by narrowing down vast lists of vulnerabilities to those that meet specific parameters relevant to our unique risk environment. Additionally, integrating more robust reporting and visualization tools would be advantageous. Enhanced dashboards that offer customizable visual representations of risk configurations and threat landscapes would facilitate better communication with stakeholders, making it easier to explain vulnerabilities and the rationale behind certain security measures. This would also aid in demonstrating the improvements and value derived from existing security investments to leadership and non-technical team members.

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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 consolidated information that it provides from various platforms."

"Qualys TotalCloud's most valuable features are its security capabilities that help identify and mitigate risk factors."

"Qualys TotalCloud has significantly reduced our workload in terms of managing risks, helping us to be more efficient and save substantial resources."

"Vulnerability and threat detection and assessment of the criticality of the vulnerabilities exposed are most valuable."

"One of Qualys' best features is its categorization, which allows us to see the types of assets, their security postures, and the AI-powered version of the tool."

"Qualys TotalCloud helps you not just to identify misconfigurations, but you can actually also fix issues."

"It is a cloud-native app that integrates with both IaaS and SaaS. It seamlessly integrates with other platforms."

"Qualys TotalCloud's most valuable feature is its ability to link clusters of assets, providing a clear model of deployments, vulnerabilities, and statuses."

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"We really didn't have any visibility at all and now we do, it's like night and day."

"Rapid7 InsightVM has given us a practical view of the vulnerabilities present in our organization."

"The price is cheaper than other products on the market."

"Overall, it's a nice tool."

"You can bring in and get online to do reports fairly quickly,"

"The solution is very user friendly and easy to manage."

"I rate InsightVM eight out of 10 for ease of setup. It takes two or three engineers to deploy. The solution requires some maintenance. It's mainly cleaning up data."

"most valuable features of Rapid7 InsightVM for me are creating dynamic asset tags, generating reports, and deploying the agent. The agent scans assets every four hours, providing real-time data on any devices. Although there weren't any significant new features compared to our previous tool, having both SIEM and vulnerability management handled by one tool made things easier. We could gather logs from different devices and cloud sources, and perform detailed investigations without switching tools. I haven't worked with the automation capabilities of InsightVM. For remediation prioritization, we check the vulnerability, search for solutions on open platforms, and work with different teams to apply patches after proper testing. Currently, we don’t have any AI or ASM projects assisted by InsightVM"

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"We saw benefits from Zafran Security almost immediately after deploying it."

"Zafran has become an indispensable tool in our cybersecurity arsenal."

"With Zafran Security, it integrates with your security controls, allowing you to take that risk score and reduce it based on the controls in place or increase the risk based on different factors, such as if the issue is internet reachable or if there's an exploit in the wild."

"Overall, we have seen about eighty-seven percent reduction of the number of vulnerabilities that require urgency to remediate, specifically the number of criticals."

"We are able to see the real risk of a vulnerability on our environment with our security tools."

"Zafran is an excellent tool."

Cons

"I would like the ability to disable certain default built-in policies as they can be misleading when creating dashboards. That is the top one."

"A feature improvement could be the inclusion of Windows OS support for container security, as it is currently only supported for Linux."

"In a future release, I suggest that zero-day vulnerabilities should be predicted in advance using AI technologies. The system is not 100% secure yet, so proactive threat hunting could be enhanced to be more proactive than the current system."

"I would appreciate additional integration options to connect Qualys TotalCloud with our other vulnerability management tools."

"Qualys TotalCloud needs to improve its accuracy for non-Windows operating systems."

"To be honest, I would move out from this tool because it does not give a full view of vulnerability."

"From a downside perspective, the UI is not user-friendly and feels dated compared to other tools like Prisma Cloud."

"Two areas for improvement in Qualys TotalCloud are the speed of the public cloud platform and vulnerability detection."

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"The integration with other solutions like JIRA could be better."

"Patch management is the only missing feature I can think of. Rapid7 detects vulnerabilities, but it should also help you manage patches."

"The reporting could be better."

"There are some difficulties with the online reporting and lack of integrations, the information that you can get from the APIs in the software is not the best."

"The drawback is that it is still not a fully SaaS solution, so you must deploy a console."

"Within InsightVM, there is no feature to assign a ticket. If we can have more API calls, we can do that from InsightVM."

"In order to be able to properly test the solution and make a decision, I would like to receive the test license code instantly and eliminate the wait time."

"We have some issues with how it scans patches."

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"I think the ability to have some enhanced reporting capabilities is something they can improve on, as they have good reports but we have asked for some specific reporting enhancements."

"The dashboarding and reporting functionality of Zafran Security is an area that definitely could use some improvements."

"Initially, we were somewhat concerned about the scalability of Zafran due to our large asset count and the substantial amount of information we needed to process."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"As a middle management member, I do not have direct pricing knowledge, but based on the knowledge from our meetings, its pricing is competitive."

"It isn't cheap, but it's reasonable. It helps us to manage things with very few resources."

"Its price seems higher compared to other tools, but it is worth it. If they could adjust the pricing and make it comparable with other tools, that would be great."

"The pricing is comparable. It is built into our other product, so I cannot piecemeal it. It is a part of our subscription."

"The cost is high, but it meets our organizational needs."

"Qualys TotalCloud is expensive."

"Although Qualys TotalCloud is relatively expensive due to its unique automation features, its cost-effectiveness is rated an eight out of ten, with ten being the most costly."

"TotalCloud's price is about right where I would expect it to be."

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"The license is annual and this is the optimal approach when it comes to most software."

"The license is IP based. How many IPs you are using to scan is the amount of the license you have to buy. The number of users doesn't matter; many users can use it or only person. It depends on the culture of the organization."

"Its licensing is yearly. Everything is included in the price for one year."

"The product is cheaper than the other similar tools available in the market."

"InsightVM is an expensive product, especially compared to its competitors, at around a million NOK per year."

"The solution's pricing is better than Nexus which charges a high amount for very little use."

"This solution is expensive, but it's fine for us as we have an open budget for security solutions. Protection and having the system secured is more important."

"A full license for the solution is expensive because it is at the organizational level and not by individual users."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	30

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	29
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	25

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys TotalCloud?

The price is very expensive, actually.

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What needs improvement with Qualys TotalCloud?

To be totally honest, I do not have any best features because I have had a bad experience using this tool, especially...

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What is your primary use case for Qualys TotalCloud?

My main use case for Qualys TotalCloud is vulnerability management and exposure management. I use this tool to evalua...

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How would you choose between Rapid7 InsightVM and Tenable Nessus?

You have full visibility across cloud, network, virtual, and containerized infrastructures with Rapid7 Insight VM. Yo...

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

My experience with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that both the setup cost and licensing are great.

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What needs improvement with Rapid7 InsightVM?

To improve Rapid7 InsightVM, I wish to have integration with patching systems, which would be useful to us. The usabi...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zafran Security?

Since we stood Zafran Security up in our private cloud, we handle the maintenance on our side. As we opted not to use...

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What needs improvement with Zafran Security?

In terms of areas for improvement, Zafran Security is doing a really great job as a new and emerging company. Oftenti...

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What is your primary use case for Zafran Security?

My use cases for Zafran Security revolve around two primary areas. One is around vulnerability management and priorit...

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Also Known As

Qualys TotalCloud with FlexScan

InsightVM, NeXpose

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Overview

Qualys TotalCloud enhances security posture across cloud environments with continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and risk visualization, ensuring efficient threat assessment and automated remediation for improved cyber risk reduction.

Qualys TotalCloud offers a robust suite of security tools essential for organizations managing multi-cloud infrastructures. By integrating cloud accounts and automating workflows, it supports AWS, Azure, and GCP, offering comprehensive vulnerability management and zero-day detection. The platform's user-friendly design, combined with its extensive risk management and unified threat assessment capabilities, enables organizations to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities effectively. TruRisk Insights provides clear insights on cyber risks, while the automation options streamline patch management and scanning processes. API integration across IaaS and SaaS environments further enhances resource allocation efficiency and saves time, addressing misconfigurations across cloud environments.

What are the most important features of Qualys TotalCloud?

Accurate Vulnerability Reports: Delivers precise and actionable insights for risk mitigation.
Zero-Day Detection: Identifies and addresses zero-day vulnerabilities proactively.
Unified Threat Assessment: Offers comprehensive evaluation of threats across the environment.
Extensive Risk Management: Manages risks effectively with advanced insights and prioritization.
Continuous Monitoring: Provides non-stop surveillance for vulnerabilities and threats.
Cloud-Native Automation: Streamlines processes and reduces manual efforts using automation.
FlexScan for Internet-Facing VMs: Scans external VMs efficiently to detect vulnerabilities.
Dashboard Risk Visualization: Clear visualization helps prioritize vulnerabilities.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Improved Security Posture: Enhances threat detection and response across clouds.
Time Savings: Automation reduces time spent on manual vulnerability management.
Resource Efficiency: Better allocation of resources through streamlined workflows.
Enhanced Risk Prioritization: Focus on critical vulnerabilities for effective mitigation.
Integrated Cloud Accounts: Facilitates seamless cloud management and security.

Qualys TotalCloud is deployed in sectors needing rigorous vulnerability management, such as finance and healthcare. Companies utilize it to secure multi-cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP, focus on compliance, and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines to detect and remedy threats pre-deployment.

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Rapid7 InsightVM provides advanced vulnerability scanning and remediation tracking with real-time data integration. Its intuitive interface supports both agent and agentless modes, enhancing cybersecurity by reducing exploitable vulnerabilities.

Rapid7 InsightVM integrates smoothly with existing security infrastructure, supporting detailed dashboards and reporting features for efficient risk scoring and vulnerability management. Users value its comprehensive asset tagging and the ability to prioritize vulnerabilities, appreciating host discovery capabilities. While InsightVM requires enhancements in reporting flexibility and patch management integration, and users seek improved support response times and extended security measures. Desired improvements also include greater integration with other tools and expanded dashboard customization.

What are the key features of Rapid7 InsightVM?

Vulnerability Scanning: Delivers detailed assessments of network vulnerabilities.
Risk Scoring: Provides efficient risk prioritization guided by detailed analytics.
Dashboards: Offers customizable, comprehensive metrics for insightful reporting.
Asset Tagging: Supports efficient asset management with intuitive tagging capabilities.
Host Discovery: Features robust host discovery for enhanced security coverage.

What benefits should reviews highlight?

Real-Time Data: Enables timely and accurate vulnerability management.
Intuitive Interface: Facilitates easier user interaction and quick access to vital functions.
Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly works with existing systems for enhanced security.
False Positives Reduction: Improves accuracy, minimizing reporting errors.
Comprehensive Insight: Provides valuable insights that aid in prioritization and remediation.

InsightVM's implementation spans several industries, offering robust solutions in vulnerability management, patch management, and cybersecurity compliance facilitation. Organizations leverage its capacity for comprehensive network monitoring and critical vulnerability visibility to enhance their cybersecurity posture.

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Zafran Security revolutionizes threat management by leveraging existing tools to distinguish between non-exploitable and critical vulnerabilities, ensuring swift action on potential risks.

Zafran Security offers a groundbreaking approach to vulnerability management through its Zafran Threat Exposure Management Platform. This unified platform utilizes existing security tools to filter out non-exploitable vulnerabilities while prioritizing actionable threats. By integrating vulnerability signals from hybrid cloud environments and factoring in IT-specific contexts, such as CVE presence and asset reachability, Zafran sharpens focus on the most critical exposures. Their solution empowers users to manage risks efficiently, cutting remediation time and restoring risk control to security teams. Recognized as the top CTEM solution by Cyber Defense Magazine in 2024, Zafran provides unmatched capability in threat mitigation and risk reduction.

What are the key features of Zafran Security?

Mitigations Module: Identifies effective measures, boosting efficiency with minimal disruption.
Exposure Tracker: Delivers insights into vulnerability trends to enhance strategic planning.
Integration Capabilities: Connects with tools to analyze risks accurately and adjust risk levels.
Weekly Insights: Offers regular updates and scoring to assist leadership in risk evaluation.

What benefits should users expect from Zafran Security?

Prominent Adaptability: The private SaaS setup offers flexible and prompt benefits.
Effective Vulnerability Management: Focuses resources on pressing threats, reducing remediation time.
Streamlined Communication: Customizable dashboards improve reporting and communication.

Zafran Security finds utility in multiple industries needing robust risk management. It enhances vulnerability scoring and prioritization, supporting the assessment and management of exposure. This is particularly valuable in sectors with significant cyber risks, emphasizing identification and swift response to immediate threats, thus reinforcing cybersecurity infrastructures.

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ACS, Acosta, AllianceData, amazon.com, biogen idec, CBRE, CATERPILLAR, Deloitte, COACH, GameStop, IBM

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