# Best Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software - Page 12

*By [Brandon Summers-Miller](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/brandon-summers-miller)*


Risk-based vulnerability management software is used to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities based on customizable risk factors. These tools are more advanced than traditional vulnerability management solutions, as they assist in the prioritization of issues and execution of remedies based on the results of machine learning algorithms.

Companies use risk-based vulnerability management solutions to analyze entire organizations’ IT systems, cloud services, and/or applications and identify priorities. Instead of manually identifying vulnerabilities and remediating them in order of discovery, an organization can automate that process to remediate vulnerabilities impacting critical business components first. From there, they can address issues as the system has ordered by impact and remediation time. Companies can customize these priorities as they see fit by weighing risk factors differently.

Risk-based vulnerability management solutions are primarily used by IT professionals and security staff. These teams will integrate system and application information, outline priorities, and analyze assets. Automation within these tools saves significant time; furthermore, addressing critical vulnerabilities first can significantly reduce the likelihood of security incidents, failover, and data loss.

There is some overlap between risk-based vulnerability management solutions and [security risk analysis software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-risk-analysis), but there are a few key differences. Security risk analysis tools provide similar capabilities in identifying vulnerabilities and other security risks. But security risk analysis tools, aside from a few outlier products, will not utilize machine learning and automation to assist in the prioritization and execution of vulnerability remediation.

To qualify for inclusion in the Risk-Based Vulnerability Management category, a product must:

- Integrate threat intelligence and contextual data for analysis
- Analyze applications, networks, and cloud services for vulnerabilities
- Utilize risk factors and machine learning to prioritize vulnerabilities





## Top Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software at a Glance
| # | Product | Rating | Best For | What Users Say |
|---|---------|--------|----------|----------------|
| 1 | [Arctic Wolf](https://www.g2.com/products/arctic-wolf/reviews) | 4.7/5.0 (276 reviews) | 24/7 SOC coverage for under-resourced security teams | "[Arctic Wolf: Amazing Team, Constant Innovation, and Peace of Mind 24x7](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/arctic-wolf-review-12647394)" |
| 2 | [Tenable Vulnerability Management](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-vulnerability-management/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (113 reviews) | Risk-based prioritization with VPR scoring | "[TVM Does What You Need](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/tenable-vulnerability-management-review-12937561)" |
| 3 | [Recorded Future](https://www.g2.com/products/recorded-future/reviews) | 4.6/5.0 (225 reviews) | Vulnerability prioritization with threat exploitation intelligence | "[Real-Time, Actionable Threat Intelligence with Seamless Security Tool Compatibility](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/recorded-future-review-12733983)" |
| 4 | [RiskProfiler - External Threat Exposure Management](https://www.g2.com/products/riskprofiler-external-threat-exposure-management/reviews) | 4.9/5.0 (118 reviews) | Contextual attack path mapping across external surfaces | "[Single Pane of Truth for External Exposure Correlation and Fast Risk Prioritization](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/riskprofiler-external-threat-exposure-management-review-12394581)" |
| 5 | [H1 Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/h1-platform/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (73 reviews) | Continuous bug bounty with triage-first workflows | "[Powerful Bug Bounty Platform with Room for Improvements](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/h1-platform-review-12784912)" |
| 6 | [YesWeHack](https://www.g2.com/products/yeswehack/reviews) | 4.8/5.0 (31 reviews) | Continuous crowdsourced testing with triaged vulnerability validation | "[The experience was satisfactory](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/yeswehack-review-7640568)" |
| 7 | [Check Point Exposure Management](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-exposure-management/reviews) | 4.6/5.0 (169 reviews) | External threat context for vulnerability prioritization | "[Streamlined Threat Intelligence Acquisition](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/check-point-exposure-management-review-9805489)" |
| 8 | [ServiceNow Security Operations](https://www.g2.com/products/servicenow-security-operations/reviews) | 4.4/5.0 (70 reviews) | Vulnerability remediation workflows anchored in ServiceNow CMDB | "[Strong platform for centralized security operations and incident response](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/servicenow-security-operations-review-12737410)" |
| 9 | [Cortex Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/cortex-cloud/reviews) | 4.1/5.0 (117 reviews) | Multi-cloud vulnerability detection with compliance enforcement | "[Cortex Cloud - Storage locker for your data and server which can't be break](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/cortex-cloud-review-13089212)" |
| 10 | [Pentera](https://www.g2.com/products/pentera/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (171 reviews) | — | "[Cutting-Edge Security with a Real Attacker Approach](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/pentera-review-12864952)" |


## G2 Grid® for Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software
![G2 Grid® for Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software plotting products by satisfaction and market presence](https://www.g2.com/categories/risk-based-vulnerability-management/grids.png?focus%5B%5D=38011&focus%5B%5D=31923&focus%5B%5D=7337&focus%5B%5D=160601&focus%5B%5D=39589&focus%5B%5D=130651&focus%5B%5D=20461&focus%5B%5D=98391)
Highlighted products: Arctic Wolf, Tenable Vulnerability Management, Recorded Future, RiskProfiler - External Threat Exposure Management, H1 Platform, YesWeHack, Cortex Cloud, and Pentera.
Underlying data: [Grid® JSON](https://www.g2.com/categories/risk-based-vulnerability-management/grids.json?focus%5B%5D=arctic-wolf&focus%5B%5D=tenable-vulnerability-management&focus%5B%5D=recorded-future&focus%5B%5D=riskprofiler-external-threat-exposure-management&focus%5B%5D=h1-platform&focus%5B%5D=yeswehack&focus%5B%5D=cortex-cloud&focus%5B%5D=pentera)


## How Many Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software Products Does G2 Track?
**Total Products under this Category:** 192

### Category Stats (Jul 2026)
- **Average Rating**: 4.5/5 (↓0.01 vs Jun 2026) The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings
- **Top Trending Product**: ArmorCode Agentic AI Platform (+3.13%) - Among all products in this category, ArmorCode Agentic AI Platform recorded the largest rating increase compared to last month
*Last updated: July 10, 2026*


## How Does G2 Rank Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software Products?

**Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:**

- 30 Analysts and Data Experts
- 4,600+ Authentic Reviews
- 192+ Products
- Unbiased Rankings

G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category.


## Which Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software Is Best for Your Use Case?

- **Leader:** [Arctic Wolf](https://www.g2.com/products/arctic-wolf/reviews)
- **Highest Performer:** [RiskProfiler - External Threat Exposure Management](https://www.g2.com/products/riskprofiler-external-threat-exposure-management/reviews)
- **Easiest to Use:** [RiskProfiler - External Threat Exposure Management](https://www.g2.com/products/riskprofiler-external-threat-exposure-management/reviews)
- **Top Trending:** [Pentera](https://www.g2.com/products/pentera/reviews)
- **Best Free Software:** [Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM)](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-vulnerability-management-formerly-kenna-vm/reviews)


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## What Is Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software?

[Vulnerability Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-management)

## What Software Categories Are Similar to Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software?

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