Choose Foresite Cybersecurity or Rapid7
Choose Foresite Cybersecurity if
- Google Cloud-first organizations wanting deep Chronicle SIEM and SOAR integration from a dedicated Google partner
- Mid-market companies (100-1000 employees) needing compliance automation bundled with MDR
- Regulated industries (healthcare, finance, government) requiring CMMC, HIPAA, or PCI alignment
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
- You need SaaS and Identity coverage included in base pricing
- Breach warranty matters to you (Rapid7 offers one, Foresite Cybersecurity does not)
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. Foresite Cybersecurity is a Pure-play MDR that works with your existing tools. Rapid7 is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. Foresite Cybersecurity targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations; Rapid7 serves Mid-market and Enterprise. Foresite Cybersecurity includes 3 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, Network), compared to 5 for Rapid7 (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network).
FAQ
What is the main difference between Foresite Cybersecurity and Rapid7?
Foresite Cybersecurity is a Pure-play MDR that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). Rapid7 is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Foresite Cybersecurity covers 3 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 5 for Rapid7.
How do Foresite Cybersecurity and Rapid7 differ in response capabilities?
Foresite Cybersecurity supports 1 autonomous actions (custom playbooks) and requires approval before acting. Rapid7 supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable.
How does Foresite Cybersecurity pricing compare to Rapid7?
Foresite Cybersecurity pricing: Vendor-published deployment packages start at $25,000. Ongoing MDR service pricing requires custom quote.. 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 Foresite Cybersecurity: Deployment packages ($25K-$100K) are one-time setup fees on top of ongoing MDR subscription, which is not publicly priced; Google Chronicle SIEM and SOAR licensing costs may be separate from Foresite's managed service fees -- clarify who holds the Chronicle license. 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.