Rapid7 vs NetSPI
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services (2026). Last verified June 12, 2026.
The short answer
Rapid7 ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #8) for Engineering leaders booking pentests for compliance or security. Solid pentesting services that integrate with Rapid7's popular security product suite.
At a glance
| Rapid7 | NetSPI | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services (2026) | #8 / The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 7.7 |
| Best for | Integrated pentesting for Rapid7 users | Managing large-scale pentest programs |
| Pricing | $$$ ($20k to $150k+ /project) | $$$$ ($40k to $500k+ /yr) |
| HQ | Boston, USA | Minneapolis, USA |
| Founded | 2000 | 2001 |
Rapid7
Solid pentesting services that integrate with Rapid7's popular security product suite.
www.rapid7.com/services/penetration-testing/See full entry in The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services (2026)
NetSPI
Strong PtaaS platform for managing multiple, recurring tests at scale.
www.netspi.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services (2026)
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