# APPCHECK vs Tenable Nessus Comparison | | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 67 | 302 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (49.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (39.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free Trial 1 FQDN Per Month | $3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### APPCHECK Pros: - Ease of Use (5 reviews) - Vulnerability Detection (5 reviews) Cons: - UX Improvement (2 reviews) - API Issues (1 reviews) ### Tenable Nessus Pros: - Vulnerability Identification (20 reviews) - Vulnerability Detection (18 reviews) Cons: - Slow Scanning (7 reviews) - Expensive (6 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (65 reviews) | 9.0 (249 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (65 reviews) | 8.9 (251 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (55 reviews) | 8.7 (173 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 8.9 (161 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.6 (62 reviews) | 8.4 (230 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.5 (49 reviews) | 8.7 (149 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.8 (64 reviews) | 8.9 (239 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### APPCHECK #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Web App | API security assessment Price: Free Trial 1 FQDN Per Month Key Features: - Web App | API security assessment [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/appcheck/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Tenable Nessus #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Pro - 1 Year Price: $3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase Description: 1-year license of the industry-leading vulnerability assessment solution. Key Features: - Automate your vulnerability scanning process [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-nessus/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Penetration Testing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **APPCHECK** | 8.8/10 | 44 | | **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **API / Integrations** | 7.9 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Extensibility** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Reporting and Analytics** | 8.9 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Analysis | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Issue Tracking** | 8.5 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reconnaissance** | 8.6 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Vulnerability Scan** | 9.5 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Testing | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Command-Line Tools** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Manual Testing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Test Automation** | 9.2 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Performance and Reliability** | 9.3 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **APPCHECK** | 8.6/10 | 22 | | **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **API / Integrations** | 7.9 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Extensibility** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Analysis | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Reporting and Analytics** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Issue Tracking** | 8.3 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Static Code Analysis** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Vulnerability Scan** | 9.0 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Code Analysis** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Testing | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Manual Testing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Test Automation** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Compliance Testing** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Black-Box Scanning** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Detection Rate** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **False Positives** | 7.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Vulnerability Scanner | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **APPCHECK** | 8.7/10 | 44 | | **Tenable Nessus** | 8.2/10 | 159 | #### Performance | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Issue Tracking** | 8.6 (43 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Detection Rate** | 9.2 (42 reviews) | 8.9 (140 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **False Positives** | 7.5 (42 reviews) | 6.7 (137 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Automated Scans** | 9.5 (42 reviews) | 9.0 (135 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Network | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Compliance Testing** | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (134 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Perimeter Scanning** | 9.1 (37 reviews) | 8.8 (128 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Configuration Monitoring** | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (110 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Application | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Static Code Analysis** | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (83 reviews) | | **Black Box Testing** | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 7.8 (102 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | ### API Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **APPCHECK** | 9.3/10 | 12 | | **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A | #### API Management | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **API Discovery** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **API Monitoring** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Change Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Security Testing | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Compliance Monitoring** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **API Verification** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **API Testing** | 9.4 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Security Management | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Security and Policy Enforcement** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Anomoly Detection** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Bot Detection** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | ### Attack Surface Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **APPCHECK** | N/A | N/A | | **Tenable Nessus** | 8.3/10 | 6 | #### Asset Management | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) | | **Shadow IT Detection** | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | | **Change Management** | Not enough data | 4.7 (6 reviews) | #### Monitoring | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Gap Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | | **Vulnerability Intelligence** | Not enough data | 10.0 (6 reviews) | | **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **Continuous Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | #### Risk Management | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Risk-Prioritization** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | | **Reconnaissance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | | **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **APPCHECK** | 8.4/10 | 6 | | **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A | #### Risk management - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Vulnerability Management** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Risk Assessment and Prioritization** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Compliance Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Policy Enforcement** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Integration and efficiency - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Integration with Development Tools** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Automation and Efficiency** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Reporting and Analytics - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Trend Analysis** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Risk Scoring** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Customizable Dashboards** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Cloud Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **APPCHECK** | N/A | N/A | | **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A | #### Cloud Visibility | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Identity | Feature | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (3):** [Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/dynamic-application-security-testing-dast), [Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-scanner), [API Security Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-security) **Unique to APPCHECK (2):** [Penetration Testing Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/penetration-testing-tools), [Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/application-security-posture-management-aspm) **Unique to Tenable Nessus (1):** [ Attack Surface Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/attack-surface-management) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | APPCHECK | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 29.9% | 26.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 49.3% | 39.3% | | **Enterprise** | 20.9% | 34.7% | ### By Industry #### APPCHECK - **Computer Software:** 10.6% - **Consulting:** 9.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1% - **Financial Services:** 7.6% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.1% - **Retail:** 4.5% - **Internet:** 4.5% - **Utilities:** 3.0% - **Telecommunications:** 3.0% - **Higher Education:** 3.0% - **Other:** 39.4% #### Tenable Nessus - **Information Technology and Services:** 25.6% - **Computer & Network Security:** 16.5% - **Financial Services:** 7.4% - **Computer Software:** 6.0% - **Banking:** 4.6% - **Government Administration:** 3.9% - **Higher Education:** 3.5% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.5% - **Education Management:** 2.1% - **Telecommunications:** 2.1% - **Other:** 26.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to APPCHECK - [Invicti (formerly Netsparker)](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti-formerly-netsparker/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (69 reviews) - [Intruder](https://www.g2.com/products/intruder/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (206 reviews) - [GitLab](https://www.g2.com/products/gitlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (893 reviews) - 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[Detectify](https://www.g2.com/products/detectify/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (51 reviews) - [Wiz](https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (795 reviews) - [Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (129 reviews) - [Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/acunetix-by-invicti/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (105 reviews) - [Pentest-Tools.com](https://www.g2.com/products/pentest-tools-com/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (100 reviews) - [Veracode Application Security Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veracode-application-security-platform/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (26 reviews) - [Orca Security](https://www.g2.com/products/orca-security/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (271 reviews) - [Astra Pentest](https://www.g2.com/products/astra-pentest/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (187 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### APPCHECK No discussions available for this product. ### Tenable Nessus - Title: [Is there a free version of Nessus?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-free-version-of-nessus) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "30 /15 days trail is available " - Title: [What does Nessus Professional scan for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/about-nessus-2b3f6c8f-4cde-460a-bd61-f2527f0cdb45) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "It scans the system for different vulnerabilities depending on what policy you want to scan the system with (like Internal PCI, Policy Compliance, SCAP,..." - Title: [What types of devices can Nessus Professional scan?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/device-types-78d9c056-eb92-4435-aad4-32afa6a1a445) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Windows PCs/servers , Linux systems/servers, Mobiles, IPMI devices like iLO, iDRAC, network switches, storage arrays, etc." - Title: [How many IP Addresses can I scan?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/ip-addresses-b6ef755d-8e1e-4949-818a-ec228e8ac779) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "It depends on your license." - Title: [What do I need to run Nessus professional?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/environment-c71784d4-2685-42a7-870f-56620a4bcb97) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "you don't need any special requirements you can run on any windows or Linux machine without any hazel." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/appcheck-vs-tenable-nessus)