Mondoo vs Rapid7
Discover why security teams choose Mondoo over Rapid7 for modern vulnerability management.
Key Differences
How Mondoo's modern approach compares to traditional vulnerability management.
Autonomous vs Manual
Mondoo's AI agents fix vulnerabilities automatically. Rapid7 requires manual remediation workflows.
AI-powered autonomous remediation with one-click fixes
Remediation Projects for manual workflow management
Unified vs Fragmented
One platform for everything vs separate products for VM, cloud security, and SIEM.
Single platform covering all infrastructure types
InsightVM, InsightCloudSec, InsightIDR - separate products
Open vs Proprietary
Built on open source with transparent operations vs closed, proprietary scanning.
cnquery and cnspec are open source - see exactly how it works
Proprietary scanning engine with limited visibility
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Detailed comparison of capabilities
Architecture
| Feature | Mondoo | Rapid7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud-Native PlatformInsightVM is primarily on-prem focused | Partial | |
| AI-Native DesignRule-based prioritization | ||
| Single Unified ConsoleInsight Platform has multiple products | ||
| Policy as CodeUI-driven policy configuration |
Vulnerability Management
| Feature | Mondoo | Rapid7 |
|---|---|---|
| Autonomous RemediationManual fix workflows | ||
| AI-Powered PrioritizationReal Risk scoring | Partial | |
| Real-Time ScanningAgent-based live monitoring | Partial | |
| Supply Chain SecurityBasic container support | Partial |
Coverage
| Feature | Mondoo | Rapid7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud InfrastructureInsightCloudSec separate product | Partial | |
| Kubernetes & ContainersLimited native K8s support | Partial | |
| CI/CD IntegrationBasic pipeline integration | Partial | |
| SaaS ApplicationsNot a core focus |
Developer Experience
| Feature | Mondoo | Rapid7 |
|---|---|---|
| Developer-Friendly CLISecurity-team focused tools | ||
| Open Source FoundationProprietary platform | ||
| Infrastructure as Code ScanningBasic IaC support | Partial | |
| Shift-Left SecurityLimited pre-production scanning | Partial |
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