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Comparison:
Rapid7 – Holm Security
Holm Security is a modern, powerful, 100% European alternative to Rapid7, with broad attack surface coverage in one unified platform.
About Rapid7
A U.S. company
Rapid7 is a U.S.-based cyber security company, meaning data handling may be subject to U.S. regulations. This is an important consideration for organizations with strict data residency requirements.
Broad product suite
Rapid7 offers broad technical coverage, including vulnerability management (InsightVM), threat detection and response through its SIEM and XDR capabilities (InsightIDR), and application security testing (InsightAppSec). The company also maintains Metasploit, an open‑source penetration testing framework, which supports exploit research and vulnerability validation. Beyond software, Rapid7 provides professional security services such as penetration testing and red teaming.
Vulnerability test coverage
Both Holm Security and Rapid7 offer similar coverage across core IT environments, but Holm Security extends beyond the open‑source community test feed by including enterprise‑grade vulnerability tests that cover a wider range of commercial technologies. We also provide significantly broader coverage within Operational Technology (OT), offering deeper assessment of industrial and SCADA environments than Rapid7.
Broad platform vs. vulnerability & exposure management
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Why change to Holm Security?
Made in Europe
Our Next-Gen Vulnerability Management Platform (VMP) is developed in Europe and distributed from European data centers. Simply put, we guarantee that your sensitive data will stay within the EU.
Powerful all-in-one platform
Our unified platform covers all significant attack vectors, featuring one workflow and one risk model that significantly streamlines processes, allowing you to focus on what matters most.
Simple and straightforward licensing
When you buy one or more products, everything you need is always included. No more complex product suites with endless add-ons.
Best-in-class user experience
Our modern user interface and workflow provide a best-in-class user experience, making the platform easy to use.
All customers are important
All customers are important regardless of size, industry, and cyber security maturity. We provide personalized service, doing everything we can to ensure every customer succeeds.
EU‑built. Exposure‑focused.
At a glance, Rapid7 and Holm Security both deliver strong capabilities in vulnerability and exposure management. But our strategic focus has diverged over time. Rapid7 has expanded toward broader security operations with SIEM, XDR, and a large portfolio of consulting services. Holm Security, on the other hand, has concentrated its efforts on advancing vulnerability and exposure management itself, building a unified platform with a single workflow and risk model.
Another key difference is data residency. Rapid7 is a U.S. product operated from U.S. data centers, while Holm Security is a European‑developed platform delivered from European data centers, which is an important distinction for organizations with strict data sovereignty or compliance requirements.
Price guarantee
10% lower price guarantee
We guarantee a 10% lower price if you're a current Rapid7 customer so that cost does not come between your organization and a modern vulnerability management program.
Switch today without additional costs
You can switch to Holm Security at any time without any additional costs, as we don’t charge for the time you have left with Rapid7.
Why switch to Holm Security?
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Made in Europe
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Powerful all-in-one platform
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Simple and straightforward licensing
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Best-in-class user experience
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All customers are important
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Frequently asked questions
Why do customers change from Rapid7 to Holm Security?
Customers typically switch from Rapid7 to Holm Security for a few reasons:
- Holm Security offers a platform that is easier to manage, with a focused and unified approach to vulnerability and exposure management.
- Many organizations find Holm Security more cost efficient.
- As a European‑built and European‑hosted platform, Holm Security appeals to customers with strict data sovereignty or residency requirements.
How difficult is it to switch from Rapid7 to Holm Security?
Changing usually takes a few hours of work and is supported by our experts.
Is Holm Security’s platform a European product?
This usually takes a few hours of work with support from our experts.
Do Rapid7 and Holm Security cover the same vectors?
Both Rapid7 and Holm Security cover the core attack vectors found in most organizations, such as servers, endpoints, OT and IoT devices, web applications, and cloud‑native platforms. However, Holm Security expands beyond these shared vectors with deeper OT/SCADA assessments and additional unified attack surface coverage not offered by Rapid7 to the same extent. For a full breakdown, see the comparison table.