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In our 2026 comparison of Palo Alto Networks and Rapid7, Palo Alto Networks comes out ahead overall (weighted score 91% vs 66% for Rapid7). Palo Alto Networks is rated 4.7/5 from 5 user reviews; Rapid7 is rated 4.2/5 from 1 user review. Palo Alto Networks has a free plan.
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| At a glance | Palo Alto Networks | Rapid7 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity |
| User rating | 4.7/5 (5 reviews) | 4.2/5 (1 reviews) |
| Starting price | Free plan | Not listed |
| Listed features | 20 | 6 |
| Integrations | 21 | — |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Ease of use | 4.5/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Customer support | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
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Palo Alto Networks wins overall with a weighted score of 91% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Palo Alto Networks has the most accessible pricing ($0/mo (No Free Trial)).
Palo Alto Networks lists the most features (20 features).
Ranked #1 for usability with a user rating of 4.5/5 stars.
Ranked #1 for support with a user rating of 5.0/5 stars.
Widest platform availability (6 Platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, Linux +2 more).
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Rapid7 is a runner-up with a composite score of 66%.
Pricing: SUBSCRIPTION (No Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
Offers 6 features (fewer than the category leader).
Satisfactory usability with a user rating of 4.0/5 stars.
Decent support with a user rating of 4.0/5 stars.
Available on 4 Platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, fewer than the leader.

Palo Alto Networks scores higher across 8 of 11 key dimensions with a 25-point lead in our weighted analysis.
Palo Alto Networks scores higher across 8 of 11 key dimensions with a 25-point lead in our weighted analysis. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
Palo Alto Networks is rated 4.7/5 from 5 user reviews. Rapid7 is rated 4.2/5 from 1 user review. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Palo Alto Networks has a free plan. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Palo Alto Networks offers a free plan; Rapid7 does not list a free plan or trial.
Palo Alto Networks supports Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS; Rapid7 supports Web, Windows, macOS and Linux.
Palo Alto Networks has an ease-of-use rating of 4.5/5, Rapid7 has an ease-of-use rating of 4.0/5. Palo Alto Networks is rated easier to use by reviewers.
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Palo Alto Networks offers multiple security products and platforms; pricing and deployment depend on the specific product.
Partnering with Palo Alto Networks accelerated our development timeline significantly. Their engineering team demonstrated strong technical depth, adhering strictly to milestones and clean coding standards.
Our enterprise infrastructure integration was handled seamlessly by Palo Alto Networks. Communication was transparent, sprint deliveries were predictable, and architecture reviews were comprehensive.
The technical team at Palo Alto Networks proved to be dependable and knowledgeable across our full-stack modernization project. They resolved complex integration bottlenecks with high efficiency.
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