# Rapid7 InsightVM: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 38 judge labels across 3 categories by 12 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/rapid7-insightvm/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulnerability management platforms | 45% | 1 | 8% | 36 |
| Attack surface management | 0% | 53 | 0% | 1 |
| Cloud security posture management | 0% | 49 | 100% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "Pick Rapid7 if your team (5–20 people) needs actionable, exploit-focused insights without massive setup—frequently called out for mid-market." (Grok 4.1 Fast, Vuln management)
- "For mid-market organizations (under 30,000 assets) prioritizing remediation workflow integration... InsightVM is frequently the best fit" (Claude Haiku 4.5, Vuln management)
- "Best for: Risk-based prioritization and ease of use... Choose Rapid7 if you want to focus on fixing the things that pose an actual risk" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Vuln management)
- "the best choice is usually Rapid7 InsightVM if you want the strongest balance of prioritization, usability, and fit" (Perplexity Sonar, Vuln management)

## And against it

- "Rapid7 InsightVM are often criticized by pure-cloud shops for high resource consumption and lower accuracy in detecting configuration drift" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, CSPM)
- "Fewer widespread complaints vs. others, but users note it's pricier for mid-market and less agent-efficient for unmanaged assets." (Grok 4.1 Fast, Vuln management)
- "users have reported issues such as poor support, confusing tag management, weak synchronization, and documentation gaps" (GPT-5.4 mini, Vuln management)
- "Good product, but often better for teams with a bit more budget... may not be the cheapest fit." (GPT-5.4 mini, Vuln management)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.