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Microsoft Security Exposure Management vs Rapid7 Exposure Command comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Seemplicity
Sponsored
Ranking in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM)
3rd
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (12th), Cloud Security Remediation (1st)
Microsoft Security Exposure...
Ranking in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM)
12th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Rapid7 Exposure Command
Ranking in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM)
17th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.2
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
Attack Surface Management (ASM) (15th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) category, the mindshare of Seemplicity is 2.9%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Security Exposure Management is 2.6%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rapid7 Exposure Command is 2.1%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Seemplicity2.9%
Microsoft Security Exposure Management2.6%
Rapid7 Exposure Command2.1%
Other92.4%
Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM)
 

Featured Reviews

JL
Vice President Of Security Architecture And Engineering at a hospitality company with 10,001+ employees
Unified vulnerability data has reduced risk and currently cuts duplicate tools and license costs
Seemplicity can be improved by adding additional graphs and charts that make it easier to do trending over time. I had to do some of that manually via manual reports, but Seemplicity already has a feature request for this. Seemplicity has done a pretty good job of keeping up with integrations. One gap that I identified and that Seemplicity is trying to fill now is having a complete end-to-end mapping. Seemplicity currently looks at the external attack surface using tools like Censys, and then looks at the internal side, examining what is in AWS and other clouds using CSPM. However, there is not anything that currently ties a property on the outside to a system on the inside, especially when you have additional security layers like web application firewalls that actually mitigate the risk.
Kim Haroun - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate IT Analyst at Walton Arts Center
Automate phishing simulations and reduce third-party security costs through AI integration
I consider integrating AI into our system to be one of the most valuable features of Microsoft Security Exposure Management because, as I mentioned, humans get tired and cannot work 24/7. AI can store more knowledge than a human brain. Therefore, using and integrating AI into our system is going to help us become more secure and improve our scores faster, in my opinion.My impression of Microsoft Security Exposure Management's ability to provide unified security insights across multi-cloud, SaaS, identity, OT, IoT, and non-Microsoft tools is quite positive. I was very impressed with the keynotes and the session about the new Security Copilot and cloud agents. I feel this will change the IT perspective significantly. People will start thinking about how to use AI and integrate it to make our environment more secure and work more efficiently, allowing us to focus on more innovative tasks. You do not have to sit down all the time; you can let the agent run automatically and follow a more secure path. I believe this is going to be a really great innovation. I evaluate the impact of Microsoft Security Exposure Management on our SOC operations efficiency from pre- to post-breach protection positively. We utilize a third-party security platform named Recon, which helps us monitor external attacks. However, we also have Microsoft Defender as a secondary secure layer. We receive notifications when users access untrusted websites or download large amounts of data from untrusted apps. As soon as we receive a notification, we contact our third party, Recon. With the changes I learned, I feel we no longer need a third-party tool. We can build an agent just like Recon did, and integrate it into our system to handle all the work, which means saving tons of money for the company, making everyone happy. The critical asset management feature of Microsoft Security Exposure Management helps in tagging and prioritizing high-value assets significantly. We also use a third-party organization for managing critical vulnerabilities and utilize the HPS dashboard. They provide us with monthly patches since Microsoft has a monthly update cycle. They show us pending updates or indicate if there are updates several months behind, highlighting critical vulnerabilities we must address. However, integrating Microsoft vulnerability management with the agent will be very beneficial. We can eliminate third-party tools and utilize the agent correctly, inputting the necessary knowledge that will save us a lot of money.
Justin Bisnauth - PeerSpot reviewer
B2c Customer Relations IT Security Support Specialist at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Continuous security scanning has reduced vulnerabilities and strengthens our web applications
Rapid7 Exposure Command offers several best features, including the ability to schedule scans, staying up to date with current vulnerabilities, and providing trustworthy results. It is also easy to set up scans for different applications, and the platform provides recommendations on how to fix vulnerabilities. Additionally, I can replay the attacks that Rapid7 Exposure Command ran so I can see exactly where the vulnerability is located and what kind of attack it represents, showcasing the thorough information the platform provides. Regarding Rapid7 Exposure Command's AI features, I find that it runs itself once it is set up. While I did not set it up myself, I run scans, let it operate, view results, and find fixes for the identified vulnerabilities. It truly runs itself and provides the information needed to help us be a more secure company. I believe the accuracy and reliability of the output from Rapid7 Exposure Command are quite good, and the information we receive is accurate. However, there have been instances where a vulnerability appears as a false positive due to protocols or security configurations that our service provider has in place, which are not visible from our end. While vulnerabilities may appear present, it does not necessarily mean they truly are vulnerable, and it is helpful to know what needs to be handled by our service provider rather than remaining in the dark about potential issues.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"When we started with Seemplicity, we saw an 85% reduction in the number of tickets through deduplication, and that is significant for our teams who are swamped with issues."
"The biggest impact Seemplicity has had on my organization is turning what used to be a fragmented, manual process into something structured and accountable."
"Seemplicity has helped us see a return on investment by reducing the need for an L1 analyst for AppSec findings through its categorization, deduplication, and automatic remediation assignments, which has significantly decreased the headcount required for initial analysis."
"Seemplicity really shines on that remediation component and being able to automate that workflow, and that's a gap where we could not find one of our existing technology partners to be able to fill that void."
"Seemplicity has positively impacted my organization by helping reduce the overhead for our SecOps team to manually create vulnerability tickets."
"I think of Seemplicity as a fantastic company and a fantastic partner to work with."
"Seemplicity has positively impacted our organization by allowing us to provide a single viewpoint into vulnerability management and pen testing for our customers."
"The best features Seemplicity offers include the aggregation logic, the way it is simplified to view and access, and the ability to have a view in a simpler way."
"With the new agent deal, we are set to eliminate all third-party tools once we are ready, which will save us at least $100,000 per year."
"Rapid7 Exposure Command provides me with satisfaction knowing that my external attack surface and digital risk are being monitored."
"What I appreciated most about the reporting and dashboard features in Rapid7 Exposure Command is that they really expose and detail the main assets that are impacted."
"I would recommend Rapid7 Exposure Command over anything else."
"Rapid7's strength lies in continuous scanning performed with agents and an excellent scan profile provided by the internal scan engines on many devices, so we span from Windows to all Linux interfaces, to roughly all appliances on the market, including network hardware, hypervisors, cameras, and printers."
"Compared to Tenable or Qualys, Rapid7 Exposure Command is definitely affordable for small-sized or mid-sized engagements, although there are some challenges with detection."
 

Cons

"Seemplicity can be improved by adding additional graphs and charts that make it easier to do trending over time."
"To improve Seemplicity, I would suggest having more knowledge base and more threat intel."
"The capability out of the box today is decent, but over time, if we can allow users and organizations to build their own view and how they want to report on things, that would be a great value add."
"For Seemplicity, I would say two things for improvement. First, reporting customization could go further because this industry is evolving; the CEO tries to get much information that they are looking for."
"Seemplicity could use more improvement around the user interface."
"Every tool, including Seemplicity, can improve, and I think it needs to further enhance its deduplication capabilities and understand how to integrate with more security tools, especially as new AI security tools emerge."
"As the account is growing, some of the dashboards are slowing down, so optimizing that could be one area for improvement."
"There are some bits on the cleanliness of dashboarding and maybe a little bit on the reporting side, but not too much improvement needed as of now."
"I find the pricing, setup costs, and licensing for Microsoft Security Exposure Management a bit confusing because they do not clearly communicate what licenses are needed to access all features."
"However, there have been instances where a vulnerability appears as a false positive due to protocols or security configurations that our service provider has in place, which are not visible from our end."
"Rapid7 Exposure Command is not as easy to deploy compared to Qualys, and the detection rates are lower than Qualys."
"In the Pakistani market, Rapid7 Exposure Command's pricing is on the expensive side, and that represents one of the challenges we are facing."
"The graphical interface of Rapid7 Exposure Command is terrible right now."
"I think Rapid7 Exposure Command could be improved by the way asset discovery and agent deployment are conducted."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
35%
Manufacturing Company
18%
Healthcare Company
11%
Outsourcing Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Construction Company
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Healthcare Company
9%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business1
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise9
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business1
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Seemplicity?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that earlier we felt it was too pricey, but I think it's wor...
What needs improvement with Seemplicity?
Seemplicity can be improved because sometimes the rule setting can be a little complicated, and for instance, filteri...
What is your primary use case for Seemplicity?
For us, the main use case for Seemplicity is to get vulnerability findings in order to remediate the issue, and then ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Security Exposure Management?
I find the pricing, setup costs, and licensing for Microsoft Security Exposure Management a bit confusing because the...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Security Exposure Management?
I see potential for improvement in Microsoft Security Exposure Management, specifically in how they present their age...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Security Exposure Management?
My main use cases for Microsoft Security Exposure Management involve using a third-party tool called Infosec for all ...
What needs improvement with Rapid7 Exposure Command?
Rapid7 Exposure Command can be improved by getting instant information from the NVD or from other organizations that ...
What is your primary use case for Rapid7 Exposure Command?
My main use case for Rapid7 Exposure Command is vulnerability management, which I use on a daily basis.I use Rapid7 E...
What advice do you have for others considering Rapid7 Exposure Command?
On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate Rapid7 Exposure Command a seven.I chose seven out of 10 because most of it relate...
 

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