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RapidFort

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Spec score 7.6 #13 of 29 in Container Image Scanning Tools

What it is

RapidFort is a software supply chain security platform for containerized applications, combining vulnerability analysis, runtime visibility, image hardening and compliance validation. Its Analyzer scans images, registries, CI pipelines and clusters, with validated vulnerability intelligence intended to reduce scanner noise. Profiler reports runtime behavior and creates a Runtime Bill of Materials from production usage; Optimizer removes unused components and refreshes hardened images on continuous 24-hour cycles. RapidFort also offers more than 35,000 curated near-zero-CVE container images. Its CART service provides ongoing compliance validation and audit artifacts aligned with benchmarks including CIS, STIG, NIST, HIPAA, PCI and FedRAMP. The free plan costs nothing and includes five curated images from a limited catalog, daily rebuilds and patching, and standard container registry compatibility. Full-catalog and platform plans have no listed price. RapidFort describes on-premises deployment, including air-gapped environments, and says continuous runtime profiling has less than 1% overhead without application changes. It presents the platform for security, DevSecOps and procurement teams, including those in regulated or mission-critical environments.

Spec sheet

Product
RapidFort is a software supply chain security platform for containerized applications, combining vulnerability analysis, runtime visibility, image hardening, and compliance validation.Read 30 Sep 2026 · rapidfort.com
Deployment
RapidFort describes an on-premises platform deployable through the Big Bang Helm Chart in on-premises or air-gapped environments.Read 30 Sep 2026 · rapidfort.com
Compliance
RapidFort CART provides continuous compliance validation and automated audit artifacts aligned with CIS, STIG, NIST, HIPAA, PCI, and FedRAMP benchmarks.Read 30 Sep 2026 · rapidfort.com
Support
RapidFort provides a Technical Support contact link on its website.Read 30 Sep 2026 · rapidfort.com
Headquarters
Sunnyvale, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · rapidfort.com
Founded
2020Read 28 Sep 2026 · rapidfort.com
Analyzer
RapidFort Analyzer scans images, registries, CI pipelines, and clusters and provides validated vulnerability intelligence to help reduce scanner noise.Read 30 Sep 2026 · rapidfort.com
Container registries
The free tier is described as compatible with standard container registries.Read 30 Sep 2026 · rapidfort.com
Curated images
RapidFort offers more than 35,000 curated near-zero CVE container images built on trusted Linux distributions.Read 30 Sep 2026 · rapidfort.com
Exports
The pricing page lists SBOM export formats JSON, CSV, SPDX, and CycloneDX, with VEX and XML support for the full catalog tier.Read 30 Sep 2026 · rapidfort.com
Optimizer
RapidFort Optimizer removes unused components and builds hardened images on continuous 24-hour cycles.Read 30 Sep 2026 · rapidfort.com
Profiler and RBOM
RapidFort Profiler reports runtime behavior and generates a Runtime Bill of Materials from actual production usage.Read 30 Sep 2026 · rapidfort.com
Runtime overhead
The platform overview states continuous runtime profiling has less than 1% overhead and requires no application changes.Read 30 Sep 2026 · rapidfort.com
Security and compliance
RapidFort states that its offering supports frameworks including FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI, SOC 2, CMMC, CRA, NIS2, DISA STIG, CIS, and NIST SP 800-53.Read 30 Sep 2026 · rapidfort.com
Target users
RapidFort presents its products for security, DevSecOps, and procurement teams, including organizations in regulated and mission-critical environments.Read 30 Sep 2026 · rapidfort.com

Plans and prices

Free Free 5 curated near-zero CVE images from a limited catalog · daily rebuilds and patching · Alpine, Debian, UBI, Ubuntu LTS · standard container registries Read 30 Sep 2026 · rapidfort.com
Custom — Full Catalog Priced on request 35,000+ curated images · full SBOM export · CIS and DISA STIG variants · FIPS 140-2 and 140-3 compliant images Read 30 Sep 2026 · rapidfort.com
Custom — Images + Platform Priced on request Full catalog plus platform · runtime profiling and RBOM · 24-hour hardening refresh · compliance validation and audit artifacts Read 30 Sep 2026 · rapidfort.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Scans images, registries, CI pipelines and clusters
  • Generates a Runtime Bill of Materials
  • Free tier includes daily rebuilds and patching
  • Supports on-premises and air-gapped deployment
  • Less than 1% profiling overhead stated

Limits

  • Free catalog is limited to five images

Who it suits

It suits security, DevSecOps and procurement teams working with containerized applications, particularly organizations in regulated or mission-critical environments. The free tier is limited to five curated images from a limited catalog.

Verdict

RapidFort combines image analysis, runtime profiling, hardening and compliance features for container security workflows. The free tier has a small catalog; broader catalog and platform offerings require custom pricing.

Where Specifiction places it

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