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Pentera vs Rapid7 Exposure Command comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

Pentera
Ranking in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM)
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Penetration Testing Services (4th), Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) (3rd)
Rapid7 Exposure Command
Ranking in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM)
19th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Attack Surface Management (ASM) (23rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) category, the mindshare of Pentera is 10.6%, down from 30.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rapid7 Exposure Command is 2.1%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Pentera10.6%
Rapid7 Exposure Command2.1%
Other87.3%
Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM)
 

Featured Reviews

Sabbir Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Infosonik Systems Ltd
Comprehensive attack surface coverage and real-world threat emulation strengthen security while licensing models need improvement
Comprehensive Attack Surface includes several features. Omni Attack Surface discovers, assesses, and exploits vulnerabilities across both internal networks and external assets, including cloud environments from a single platform. External Attack Surface Management (EASM) and Internal Network Validation test internal security controls and identify weaknesses within the internal network. Automated Penetration Testing features are provided through the Pentera Surface module. Surface provides automated validation and penetration testing features with a proactive, continuous, and highly realistic approach to cybersecurity validation, helping organizations understand and reduce their true cyber exposure. They have AI-based reporting that leverages AI to identify patterns of exploitability over time, aggregate results across sites, and highlight recurring weaknesses. They offer two types of reports: an elaborate technical report for CTOs and an Executive Summary for management. When customers see the reports after completing the POC, they are impressed by how detailed the technical report is, while management can understand what actions need to be taken to protect their network and infrastructure. Recent Gartner reports indicate that traditional VAPT companies perform vulnerability testing at specific times, which creates security gaps. Pentera provides continuous validation, running 24/7 in the infrastructure. This means when any vulnerability appears due to firmware upgrades, OS updates, or software changes, it can be automatically identified in real-time.
AK
Senior Project Manager at Infosys
Automation has improved vulnerability insights and supports timely reporting for remediation teams
Rapid7 Exposure Command is not as easy to deploy compared to Qualys, and the detection rates are lower than Qualys. Rapid7 Exposure Command is not exactly complex, but it is medium complex when I compare it to Qualys, where the deployment procedure is quite straightforward. Detection needs more depth in Rapid7 Exposure Command, and when I compare it with Qualys, the output of vulnerabilities can be improved at a depth level. That is one of the major pieces of feedback I have. The detection rate of vulnerabilities is not up to par, and that is one of the most important things that every firm looks for.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The tool showed us that our ransomware protection wasn’t working on some machines."
"Pentera has impacted my team and my workflow by making things faster and more efficient."
"We moved from a reactive security posture to a proactive one."
"The vulnerability scanner, exploit achievements, and remediation actions are all great."
"The most valuable feature of Pentera is that you can do continuous vulnerability assessment, which is automated."
"The platform's most valuable features are credential management and vulnerability management."
"What I like the most about Pentera is its solution-oriented approach."
"Maybe there are some remediation steps on the website, we can mask sensitive information on the website better."
"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

"The automated penetration testing features must be improved."
"One area for product improvement could be the inclusion of a dashboard to cover multiple branches and subsidiaries, allowing for centralized monitoring."
"Pentera's general dashboards could be improved and made more specific in terms of vulnerabilities that I'm discovering."
"The biggest frustration I have had with Pentera is the navigation, which seems slower."
"The biggest frustration or friction point I have had with Pentera is that the navigation seems slower."
"The price could be improved."
"The biggest friction point with Pentera is the need for more granular control or the ability to exclude specific sensitive systems, as well as the necessity for the cloud environment to mature."
"They need to offer support for a new graphic card."
"Rapid7 Exposure Command is not as easy to deploy compared to Qualys, and the detection rates are lower than Qualys."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product's cost is reasonable. I rate the pricing a three out of ten."
"We have to pay a yearly licensing cost for Pentera."
"It's not that expensive, but it could be more cost-effective."
"The tool is relatively cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
6%
Educational Organization
11%
Construction Company
11%
Healthcare Company
11%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Pentera?
The licensing model has changed from earlier versions. Previously, there was a 500 IP cap, and customers needed to buy a minimum of 500 IP and consider 500 domains. In Bangladesh, many large organi...
What is your primary use case for Pentera?
Common use cases include several features. The POC is completed before any customer goes for procurement. Once the POC is done, customers appreciate features such as comprehensive attack surface co...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pentera?
The annual cost for all features is approximately 120,000 US dollars per year.
What needs improvement with Rapid7 Exposure Command?
Rapid7 Exposure Command is not as easy to deploy compared to Qualys, and the detection rates are lower than Qualys. Rapid7 Exposure Command is not exactly complex, but it is medium complex when I c...
What is your primary use case for Rapid7 Exposure Command?
I am specifically providing feedback on Rapid7 Exposure Command. We are using Rapid7 Exposure Command mostly for vulnerability detection and scanning.
What advice do you have for others considering Rapid7 Exposure Command?
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. These challenges are in ...
 

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Sample Customers

Blackstone Group Caterpillar Apria Healthcare Taylor Vinters Sandler Capital Management Drawbridge BNP Paribas British Red Cross
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