Rapid7 InsightVM vs Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
Vulnerability Management pricing comparison · 2026
Rapid7 InsightVM costs $1.62/mo, while Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management has a free plan, then $2/user/mo. Rapid7 InsightVM is typically 19% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.
Rapid7 InsightVM
Rapid7 InsightVM is a cloud-based vulnerability management solution that delivers live mon
verified 6d ago
$19
$149
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management is a built-in, agentless vulnerability assessm
verified 4mo ago
$19
$149
Annual license estimate
Rapid7
costs
$581
less than
Microsoft
· 25 seats where applicable
Cheapest
$19
Spread
97%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Rapid7 InsightVM (starting price, 500 assets)
$19/yr
year 1 license · flat plan price
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Add-on
$600/yr
year 1 license · $2/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
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Not in Vendr's deal flow
Median annual
$149/yr
Vendr · n=5 · limited data
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Sources & confidence
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Where this data comes from
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Sources
15 sourced facts
12 hidden-cost · 2 contract · 1 review platform
Last verified
6d ago
Confidence
Medium confidence
Sources
10 sourced facts
6 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified
4mo ago
Confidence
Medium confidence
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Contract terms
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Rapid7
Microsoft
Auto-renewal
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Yes
Cancellation
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Must cancel before renewal date; cancellation after renewal date is not permitted per Microsoft policy
Commitment
Annual subscription
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Price escalation
Rapid7 has issued a statement that price will go up 3% per year; some users report factoring in 7-10% annual increases.
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Can downgrade
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What users say
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User reviews
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Vulnerability Management
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
Free plan; paid $2
/user/mo
Full pricing breakdown →
Rapid7 InsightVM and Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management both operate in the vulnerability management category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Rapid7 InsightVM | Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid7 InsightVM (starting price, 500 assets) | $1.62 /month | Free /included in existing license |
| Add-on (for Defender for Endpoint P2) | — | $2 /per user/month |
| Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Add-on | — | $2 /user/month |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
Rapid7 InsightVM
3 scenarios$2,025/month ($24,300/year)
Mid-Size Organization (1,250 assets)
$1.62/month
Small Environment — 500 Assets
starting price (usage-based)
$2025/month (1,250 assets × $1.62)
Mid-Size Deployment (1,250 Assets)
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
3 scenarios$200/month ($2/user/month × 100 users)
Add-on — 100-seat team (existing Defender for Endpoint P2)
$0
Included via Microsoft 365 E5
incremental cost (included in existing Microsoft 365 E5 or Defender for Cloud licensing)
$0
500-User Enterprise — Included via M365 E5
additional (included in existing M365 E5 or Defender for Cloud license)
Contract Terms
| Term | Rapid7 InsightVM | Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | — | Yes |
| Cancellation | — | Must cancel before renewal date; cancellation after renewal date is not permitted per Microsoft policy |
| Minimum commitment | Annual subscription | — |
| Price escalation | Rapid7 has issued a statement that price will go up 3% per year; some users report factoring in 7-10% annual increases. | — |