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Free Rapid7 alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

2 of the 5 Rapid7 alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Qualys and Intruder rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Qualys logoQualysFree plan + paid—NoWeb5 of 564.8
2Intruder logoIntruderFree plan + paid—NoWeb6 of 661.8
  1. Qualys logo

    1. QualysTop pick

    Best for: Enterprises that want cloud-based vulnerability scanning, risk scoring and patching in one platform

    Free plan + paidWeb

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Rapid7

    Fully cloud-based scanning with built-in patching and a free Community Edition.

    Pros

    • Fully cloud-based, with no scanner server to host
    • Built-in patch deployment alongside vulnerability findings
    • Free Community Edition for small environments
    • Unlimited virtual scanners and cloud agents included in VMDR

    Cons

    • Quote-only pricing, with many features sold as separate apps
    • Console has a steep learning curve
    • Community Edition is limited to a small number of assets
    Visit Qualys Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Qualys a good Rapid7 alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Community Edition
    Checked Nov 8, 2026qualys.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Deployment
    Cloud-based, nothing to install
    Checked Nov 8, 2026qualys.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Scanners and agents
    Unlimited in VMDR
    Checked Nov 8, 2026qualys.com(opens source in a new tab)
    PCI ASV scanning
    Included in VMDR
    Checked Nov 8, 2026qualys.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Patching
    Built in
    Checked Nov 8, 2026qualys.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Intruder logo

    2. Intruder

    Best for: Small and mid-sized companies that need easy external and cloud scanning for compliance

    Free plan + paidWeb

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Rapid7

    Simpler, cheaper external and cloud scanning with published plans for small teams.

    Pros

    • Free plan and 14-day trial with no sales call
    • Combines several scanning engines with its own checks
    • Clear reports suited to SOC 2 and ISO 27001 evidence
    • Monthly or annual billing

    Cons

    • Internal network scanning only on Pro and Enterprise plans
    • Per-target licences add up for large estates
    • Lighter on internal enterprise networks than Qualys or Tenable
    Visit Intruder Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Intruder a good Rapid7 alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026intruder.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026intruder.io(opens source in a new tab)
    AI pentests
    From $3,500 per test
    Checked Nov 8, 2026intruder.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Scanning engines
    Nuclei, OpenVAS, Tenable
    Checked Nov 8, 2026intruder.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Internal scanning
    Pro and Enterprise only
    Checked Nov 8, 2026intruder.io(opens source in a new tab)
    AI pentest
    From $3,500 per test
    Checked Nov 8, 2026intruder.io(opens source in a new tab)