| Feature | Standard Cloud Trial | Portable On-Prem Trial | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Fast (agents) | Slower (network based) | | Offline capability | No | Yes | | Real-time threat intel | Yes (live API) | Static (needs periodic sync) | | Scalability | 10,000+ assets | 2,000 assets (typical) | | Data residency | Rapid7 cloud | Your hardware only | | Best for | SaaS-first orgs | Air-gapped, M&A, labs |
If you work in defense, finance, or critical infrastructure, your production network is physically disconnected from the internet. A standard "cloud trial" where the console lives on Rapid7’s server is useless. You need a —a lightweight virtual appliance or installer that you can move via USB drive, deploy behind a firewall, and scan without ever phoning home to a cloud mothership. rapid7 insightvm trial portable
Scan a client or a specific branch office without a permanent hardware footprint. | Feature | Standard Cloud Trial | Portable