Choose Cynet or Rapid7
Choose Cynet if
- SMB and mid-market organizations with small security teams wanting maximum coverage from a single platform
- Budget-conscious buyers wanting published transparent pricing with MDR included at no extra cost
- Companies wanting to consolidate tool sprawl by replacing EPP, EDR, NDR, UEBA, deception, and SOAR with one agent
Choose Rapid7 if
- Mid-market to enterprise organizations (500+ assets) wanting full SIEM data transparency alongside MDR
- Security teams wanting active remediation via Velociraptor without a fully outsourced model
- Organizations that value analyst pod continuity and environment familiarity over time
- Breach warranty matters to you (Rapid7 offers one, Cynet does not)
- You want direct Slack integration with your SOC
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. Cynet and Rapid7 are both Platform vendors that bring their own security platform. Cynet targets SMB and Mid-market organizations, while Rapid7 serves Mid-market and Enterprise.
FAQ
What is the main difference between Cynet and Rapid7?
Cynet is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Rapid7 is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack).
How do Cynet and Rapid7 differ in response capabilities?
Cynet supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Rapid7 supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Incident response is not included with Cynet and included with Rapid7.
How does Cynet pricing compare to Rapid7?
Cynet pricing: $7-10/endpoint/month depending on tier. Elite is $7/endpoint/month (EPP+EDR+CyOps MDR). All-in-One is $10/endpoint/month (adds NDR, UEBA, Deception, SOAR, SSPM). Verified on cynet.com/packages. (20-seat minimum). Rapid7 pricing: Third-party estimate: starting ~$17/asset/month. Mid-market deployments typically $60K-$80K/year. Enterprise $150K+/year. (500-seat minimum). Watch for with Cynet: 20-endpoint minimum ($140/month floor for Elite, $200/month for All-in-One); 1-year auto-renewing contracts standard, combined with platform lock-in makes exit disruptive. Watch for with Rapid7: Requires Rapid7 Insight Agent on 80%+ of supported assets, minimum 500 assets; Breach warranty and unlimited DFIR only available on Ultimate tier.