Guardian360 vs Rapid7
Works alongside Rapid7
Guardian360 works alongside Rapid7, covering the ground that vendor leaves open. A US unified vulnerability management and SIEM/XDR vendor sharpening an AI-SOC strategy.
What Rapid7 is good at
Rapid7 (InsightVM, InsightIDR, Command Platform) brings vulnerability management and detection together in one US stack. It is a capable choice for enterprises wanting VM and SIEM/XDR from a single vendor.
Side by side
How they compare
| Guardian360 | Rapid7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Company origin & data residency | Netherlands, EU-only | US; EU hosting available, US ownership |
| Partner model | Partner-only | Direct + partner |
| Deployment approach | Agentless SaaS | Primarily agent-based |
| Compliance coverage | 25+ frameworks, continuously mapped | CIS/PCI only; limited multi-framework |
| Intrusion detection | Built-in honeypots | Via separate product (InsightIDR) |
| Microsoft 365 insight | Included | Limited |
| Container & cloud scanning | Planned for 2026 | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes (Android & iOS) | No |
| Automation & ease of use | High | Requires tuning and configuration |
| Pricing / MSP model | MSP pricing per employee / IP | Enterprise asset-based |
| Auto-remediation | Partner-guided | Some automated patch actions |
| Free trial / quick scan | Yes, incl. free WordPress plugin | Trial on request only |
| Smallest client size | From 10 employees / IPs | Typically 250 + assets |
| Data sovereignty (EU-only) | Yes | No |
| Supply-chain compliance | Yes, NIS2/Cbw + CRA questionnaires | No |
Based on publicly available information at the time of writing. Vendors evolve quickly, always verify the latest details with each provider.
When Rapid7 may fit better
Enterprises that want vulnerability management and SIEM/XDR from one US vendor and have the team to tune it.
When Guardian360 fits better
SMEs and partners that want scanning, compliance mapping and built-in detection without enterprise tuning, with all data kept in the Netherlands.
Common questions
Guardian360 vs Rapid7, answered
Does Guardian360 include detection like InsightIDR?
Guardian360 includes honeypot-based intrusion detection as standard, where Rapid7 detection sits in a separate product (InsightIDR).
Is Guardian360 right for a smaller team?
Yes. Guardian360 starts from 10 employees or IPs, where Rapid7 is typically aimed at 250+ assets.
See it on your own environment
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