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In our 2026 comparison of Rapid7 and Tenable, Rapid7 comes out ahead overall (weighted score 77% vs 68% for Tenable). Rapid7 is rated 4.2/5 from 1 user review; Tenable is rated 4.5/5 from 5 user reviews.
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| At a glance | Rapid7 | Tenable |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity |
| User rating | 4.2/5 (1 reviews) | 4.5/5 (5 reviews) |
| Listed features | 6 | — |
| Integrations | — | 4 |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Ease of use | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Customer support | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
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Rapid7 wins overall with a weighted score of 77% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
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Rapid7 lists the most features (6 features).
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.0/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.0/5 stars.
Tied on platform availability (4 Platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, Linux).
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Tenable is a runner-up with a composite score of 68%.
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Offers 0 features (fewer than the category leader).
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.0/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.0/5 stars.
Tied on platform availability (4 Platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, Linux).

Rapid7 scores higher across 2 of 11 key dimensions with a 9-point lead in our weighted analysis.
Rapid7 scores higher across 2 of 11 key dimensions with a 9-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.
Rapid7 is rated 4.2/5 from 1 user review. Tenable is rated 4.5/5 from 5 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Rapid7 supports Web, Windows, macOS and Linux; Tenable supports Web, Windows, macOS and Linux.
Rapid7 has an ease-of-use rating of 4.0/5, Tenable has an ease-of-use rating of 4.0/5. The difference is small, so both are similarly easy to adopt.
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Rapid7's product portfolio includes InsightVM, InsightIDR and other security solutions; costs vary by product.
Tenable offers products for vulnerability management, cloud security and exposure management.
Partnering with Tenable One 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 Tenable One. Communication was transparent, sprint deliveries were predictable, and architecture reviews were comprehensive.
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