Choose Rapid7 or Socura
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, Socura does not)
Choose Socura if
- UK-based SMBs and mid-market organizations wanting UK-only SOC operations with no offshore data processing
- Organizations with existing CrowdStrike or SentinelOne deployments wanting a managed layer without rip-and-replace
- Teams that want automated containment without building their own SOAR playbooks
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. Rapid7 is a Platform vendor that requires its own security platform. Socura is a Pure-play MDR that works with your existing tools. Rapid7 targets Mid-market and Enterprise organizations; Socura serves SMB, Mid-market, and Enterprise. Rapid7 includes 5 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network), compared to 3 for Socura (Endpoint, Cloud, Network).
FAQ
What is the main difference between Rapid7 and Socura?
Rapid7 is a Platform vendor that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Socura is a Pure-play MDR that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). SLA commitments differ: Rapid7 offers Not disclosed, Socura offers ≤1 hour. Rapid7 covers 5 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 3 for Socura.
How do Rapid7 and Socura differ in response capabilities?
Rapid7 supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Socura supports 5 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Incident response is included with Rapid7 and not included with Socura.
How does Rapid7 pricing compare to Socura?
Rapid7 pricing: Third-party estimate: starting ~$17/asset/month. Mid-market deployments typically $60K-$80K/year. Enterprise $150K+/year. (500-seat minimum). Socura pricing: GBP 80/user/month (Digital Marketplace listing). Commercial pricing may differ, custom quotes required.. 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. Watch for with Socura: Requires existing SIEM and/or EDR licenses, those costs are separate from the MDR subscription; Full incident response and DFIR are NOT included, each IR partner engagement is a separate contract and cost.