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Norton 360 vs Rapid7 InsightVM
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Norton 360 device limit of 3 devices on Standard plan; higher tiers needed for family with multiple devices; Rapid7 InsightVM insightVM is now sold inside Exposure Command rather than as a standalone product
- They diverge on capability: Norton 360 covers Real-time threat protection, Rapid7 InsightVM covers Asset discovery.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Norton 360 and Rapid7 InsightVM actually diverge.
| Attribute | Norton 360 | Rapid7 InsightVM |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $36/year | $5000/year |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS | Web, Cloud, Api |
| Founded | 1982 | 2000 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Norton 360
- Real-time threat protection
- Ransomware protection
- Firewall
- Password Manager
- Secure VPN
- Cloud backup
- Dark Web Monitoring
- Parental Controls
Only in Rapid7 InsightVM
- Asset discovery
- Vulnerability scanning
- Risk prioritization
- Threat intelligence
- Custom policies
- Remediation tracking
- Compliance reporting
- API access
Both cover
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Norton 360
- Antivirusnot Rapid7 InsightVM
- Internet Securitynot Rapid7 InsightVM
- Identity Protectionnot Rapid7 InsightVM
Rapid7 InsightVM
- Discovering and prioritising vulnerabilities across on premise and cloud assetsnot Norton 360
- Tracking remediation progress and risk scores across an estatenot Norton 360
- Reporting on exposure for compliance and audit purposesnot Norton 360
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Norton 360
- Device limit of 3 devices on Standard plan; higher tiers needed for family with multiple devices
- Parental controls unavailable on Standard plan, requiring purchase of separate Norton Family app
- No HIPAA compliance or BAA support for regulated industries
- Exploit Prevention works only on Windows devices, not available for macOS
- Limited account recovery options if master password is forgotten
Rapid7 InsightVM
- InsightVM is now sold inside Exposure Command rather than as a standalone product
- Rapid7 states pricing is not publicly listed and is provided by custom quote based on the customer's environment
- Billing counts billable assets including devices, software, identities, cloud compute instances and applications, so the asset count grows faster than a device inventory suggests
- Cloud security, compliance, infrastructure as code scanning and application security testing require the Ultimate package rather than Essentials
- Volume discounts are described as commonly available for larger asset counts, so smaller buyers pay the higher unit rate
Pricing, plan by plan
Norton 360
$36/year- Norton 360 Standard$36/year
- Antivirus and malware protection
- VPN
- Dark web monitoring
- Norton 360 Deluxe$49.99/year
- All Standard features
- 50 GB cloud backup
- Parental controls
- Norton 360 Premium$54.99/year
- All Deluxe features
- 250 GB cloud backup
- LifeLock identity theft protection
Rapid7 InsightVM
$5000/year- Standard$5000/year
- Asset scanning
- Vulnerability assessment
- Priority scoring
- Professional$10000/year
- All Standard features
- Advanced analytics
- Custom policies
- Expert$15000/year
- All Professional features
- Managed services
- Dedicated analyst
Which should you pick?
Choose Norton 360 if
- You need real-time threat protection.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS.
- You also want ransomware protection.
Choose Rapid7 InsightVM if
- You need asset discovery.
- You work on Web, Cloud, Api.
- You also want vulnerability scanning.
Questions people ask
- Is Norton 360 or Rapid7 InsightVM better?
- Neither clearly leads. Norton 360 starts at $36/year and Rapid7 InsightVM at $5000/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Norton 360 or Rapid7 InsightVM?
- Norton 360 starts at $36/year and Rapid7 InsightVM at $5000/year.
- Does Norton 360 or Rapid7 InsightVM run on more platforms?
- Norton 360 runs on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS. Rapid7 InsightVM runs on Web, Cloud, Api.
- What is Norton 360 best used for?
- Norton 360 is most often used for antivirus, internet security, identity protection. Of those, antivirus and internet security are not what Rapid7 InsightVM is typically brought in for.
- What can Norton 360 do that Rapid7 InsightVM cannot?
- Norton 360 covers Real-time threat protection, Ransomware protection, Firewall, Password Manager. Rapid7 InsightVM covers Asset discovery, Vulnerability scanning, Risk prioritization, Threat intelligence. Both handle Cloud deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Norton 360: What operating systems does Norton 360 Standard support?
Windows 7 SP1 through Windows 11, macOS 10.13 and later, Android 10.0 or later, and current plus two previous iOS versions. Not all features are available on all platforms.
SourceNorton 360: How much cloud backup storage is included in Norton 360 Standard?
2 GB of cloud backup storage is included with Norton 360 Standard. Higher tiers offer 50 GB (Deluxe) and 250 GB (Premium).
SourceNorton 360: Does Norton 360 include a VPN?
Yes. All Norton 360 plans include a VPN for secure browsing. The VPN is available on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices.
SourceNorton 360: Is Norton 360 HIPAA compliant?
No. Norton 360 does not offer HIPAA compliance or Business Associate Agreements (BAA), making it unsuitable for healthcare organizations handling protected health information (PHI).
SourceNorton 360: What is the renewal price after the first year?
First year pricing is discounted. Standard renews at 94.99 USD per year, Deluxe at 119.99 USD per year. This represents a 140% increase over Deluxe's first-year rate of 49.99 USD.
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