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Hacker Bot vs Rapid7 InsightAppSec
Cloud-based enterprise DAST with deep reporting. But is it built for developers who ship fast?
TL;DR
Rapid7 InsightAppSec is an enterprise DAST solution with comprehensive dashboards and integration into the broader Rapid7 ecosystem—starting at ~$175/app/month. Hacker Bot delivers developer-first black-box testing starting at $59/month with GitHub-native workflows.
Choose Rapid7 if you're already in the Rapid7 ecosystem and need unified security management.
Choose Hacker Bot if you want affordable, developer-integrated security testing.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Hacker Bot | Rapid7 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $59/mo | ~$175/app/mo |
| Pricing Model | Per target, transparent | Per app, scales quickly |
| Target Audience | Developers | Security teams |
| Workflow Integration | GitHub-native | Dashboard-centric |
| Ecosystem | Standalone | Rapid7 Insight platform |
| Reporting | PR comments + evidence | Comprehensive dashboards |
| Setup Time | Minutes | Hours to days |
| Modern Web Tech | SPAs, APIs, GraphQL | SPAs, APIs |
✓ Where Rapid7 Shines
- • Part of broader Rapid7 Insight ecosystem for unified security
- • Scans modern web technologies with comprehensive dashboards
- • Strong enterprise reporting and compliance features
- • Integration with other Rapid7 risk management tools
✗ Where Rapid7 Falls Short
- • Pricing can escalate quickly as applications are added (~$175/app/mo)
- • More traditional security-team-centric workflow
- • Less developer-embedded than Hacker Bot
- • Dashboard-focused rather than code-workflow focused
Choose Rapid7 If...
- → You're already using Rapid7 products
- → You need unified security dashboards
- → Enterprise compliance is priority
- → Budget scales with application count
Choose Hacker Bot If...
- → You want predictable, affordable pricing
- → GitHub is your home
- → You want results in minutes, not days
- → Developer workflow matters most
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