# Astra Pentest, Pentera vs Tenable Nessus Comparison

| | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 186 | 174 | 301 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (67.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (52.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (39.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $199.00 Per Month | No pricing available | $3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Astra Pentest

Pros:
- Customer Support (65 reviews)
- Vulnerability Detection (52 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (12 reviews)
- Poor Interface Design (10 reviews)

### Pentera

Pros:
- Ease of Use (9 reviews)
- Vulnerability Identification (8 reviews)

Cons:
- Inadequate Reporting (3 reviews)
- Access Control (2 reviews)

### Tenable Nessus

Pros:
- Vulnerability Identification (20 reviews)
- Vulnerability Detection (18 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Scanning (7 reviews)
- Expensive (6 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (167 reviews) | 8.6 (127 reviews) | 9.0 (248 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (169 reviews) | 8.7 (159 reviews) | 8.9 (250 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (141 reviews) | 8.1 (148 reviews) | 8.8 (172 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (88 reviews) | 8.6 (94 reviews) | 8.9 (161 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (165 reviews) | 9.2 (125 reviews) | 8.4 (229 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (87 reviews) | 9.3 (89 reviews) | 8.7 (149 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (168 reviews) | 9.5 (126 reviews) | 8.9 (238 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Astra Pentest

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Scanner

Price: $199.00 Per Month

Description: Interactive dashboard with unlimited vulnerability scans, vetted scan reports, unlimited integration with CI/CD tools.

Key Features:
- Unlimited vulnerability scans with 10,000+ tests (OWASP, SANS etc.)
- Unlimited integrations with CI/CD tools, Slack, Jira & more
- Four expert vetted scan results to ensure zero false positives when billed yearly

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/astra-pentest/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Pentera

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### 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

### Website Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Astra Pentest** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pentera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Delivery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard & Reporting** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerting** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Analysis

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Blacklist and Whitelist** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Assessment** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Threat Protection

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DDoS Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Removal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Penetration Testing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Astra Pentest** | 8.7/10 | 130 |
| **Pentera** | 8.3/10 | 70 |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | 8.2 (112 reviews) | 7.3 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Extensibility** | 8.1 (107 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Analytics** | 9.0 (121 reviews) | 8.0 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Issue Tracking** | 9.0 (121 reviews) | 7.9 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reconnaissance** | 8.9 (114 reviews) | 8.6 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scan** | 9.0 (123 reviews) | 8.6 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Testing

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Command-Line Tools** | 7.4 (97 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Manual Testing** | 8.9 (115 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Test Automation** | 9.0 (106 reviews) | 8.9 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.0 (114 reviews) | 8.6 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Astra Pentest** | 8.4/10 | 27 |
| **Pentera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | 8.3 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Extensibility** | 8.1 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Analytics** | 8.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Tracking** | 8.7 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | 8.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scan** | 9.0 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Code Analysis** | 7.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Testing

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Manual Testing** | 8.1 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Test Automation** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Testing** | 8.1 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Black-Box Scanning** | 8.5 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Detection Rate** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **False Positives** | 7.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Vulnerability Scanner

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Astra Pentest** | 8.6/10 | 101 |
| **Pentera** | 8.8/10 | 29 |
| **Tenable Nessus** | 8.2/10 | 158 |

#### Performance

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Issue Tracking** | 9.0 (86 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 
| **Detection Rate** | 8.7 (82 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (139 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **False Positives** | 7.5 (86 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 6.7 (136 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Automated Scans** | 8.9 (90 reviews) | 9.1 (23 reviews) | 9.0 (135 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Network

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Testing** | 8.7 (83 reviews) | 8.3 (24 reviews) | 8.8 (134 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Perimeter Scanning** | 8.6 (70 reviews) | 8.7 (24 reviews) | 8.8 (127 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | 8.7 (70 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (110 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Application

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Manual Application Testing** | 8.9 (83 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | 7.9 (69 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (83 reviews) | 
| **Black Box Testing** | 8.8 (69 reviews) | 9.2 (27 reviews) | 7.8 (102 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 

### Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Astra Pentest** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pentera** | 8.6/10 | 40 |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Simulation

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Test Agent Deployment** | Not enough data | 8.4 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Breach Simulation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Attack Simulation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Resolution Guidance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Customization

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Vector Assessment** | Not enough data | 8.6 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scenario Customization** | Not enough data | 8.6 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Range of Attack Types** | Not enough data | 8.7 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 7.9 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Evaluation** | Not enough data | 8.4 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Testing** | Not enough data | 9.1 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Risk-Based Vulnerability Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Astra Pentest** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pentera** | 8.3/10 | 40 |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Risk Analysis

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk Scoring** | Not enough data | 8.3 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 7.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk-Prioritization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Assesment

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | 8.8 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Intelligence** | Not enough data | 8.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Contextual Data** | Not enough data | 8.1 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 7.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Automation

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Security Testing** | Not enough data | 8.5 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Test Automation** | Not enough data | 9.1 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### API Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Astra Pentest** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pentera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### API Management 

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Testing

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API Verification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security and Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bot Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Astra Pentest** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pentera** | 8.9/10 | 12 |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Configuration

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Unified Policy Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Access Control** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Visibility

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multicloud Visibility** | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Management

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Threat Hunting** | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Intelligence** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk-Prioritization** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Attack Surface Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Astra Pentest** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pentera** | 8.1/10 | 47 |
| **Tenable Nessus** | 8.3/10 | 6 |

#### Asset Management

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | 8.4 (45 reviews) | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Shadow IT Detection** | Not enough data | 7.3 (44 reviews) | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 4.7 (6 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gap Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.2 (38 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Intelligence** | Not enough data | 8.3 (42 reviews) | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | 7.8 (39 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Continuous Monitoring** | Not enough data | 7.9 (42 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 

#### Risk Management

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk-Prioritization** | Not enough data | 8.2 (47 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Reconnaissance** | Not enough data | 8.6 (47 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | 7.8 (47 reviews) | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Exposure Management Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Astra Pentest** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pentera** | 8.0/10 | 10 |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI - Exposure Management Platforms

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Threat Detection** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Identification and Assessment - Exposure Management Platforms

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Comprehensive Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Analytics and Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring and Integration - Exposure Management Platforms

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integration and Data Consolidation** | Not enough data | 7.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-time Monitoring and Alerts** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Threat Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Astra Pentest** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pentera** | 8.3/10 | 12 |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Orchestration

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | 8.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Deployment** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sandboxing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Information

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Alerts** | Not enough data | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Intelligence Reports** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Personalization

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | 8.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic/Code Analysis** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Generate Attack Scenarios** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generate Threat Detection Rules** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generate Threat Summaries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Threat Intelligence

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Astra Pentest** | N/A | N/A |
| **Pentera** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-scanner)

**Unique to Astra Pentest (4):** [API Security Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-security), [Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/dynamic-application-security-testing-dast), [Penetration Testing Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/penetration-testing-tools), [Website Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/website-security)

**Unique to Pentera (7):** [Exposure Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/exposure-management-platforms), [ Attack Surface Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/attack-surface-management), [Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/risk-based-vulnerability-management), [Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/breach-and-attack-simulation-bas), [Penetration Testing Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/penetration-testing-tools), [Threat Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/threat-intelligence), [Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-posture-management-cspm)

**Unique to Tenable Nessus (3):** [ Attack Surface Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/attack-surface-management), [Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/dynamic-application-security-testing-dast), [API Security Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-security)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Astra Pentest | Pentera | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 67.0% | 11.8% | 26.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 30.2% | 35.5% | 39.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 2.7% | 52.7% | 34.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Astra Pentest

- **Computer Software:** 28.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.3%
- **Financial Services:** 6.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.9%
- **Banking:** 1.7%
- **Education Management:** 1.7%
- **E-Learning:** 1.7%
- **Human Resources:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 21.7%

#### Pentera

- **Government Administration:** 8.6%
- **Banking:** 8.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.4%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.4%
- **Manufacturing:** 6.7%
- **Financial Services:** 5.5%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 4.9%
- **Automotive:** 4.9%
- **Retail:** 3.7%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 39.3%

#### Tenable Nessus

- **Information Technology and Services:** 25.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 16.5%
- **Financial Services:** 7.4%
- **Computer Software:** 6.0%
- **Banking:** 4.6%
- **Government Administration:** 3.9%
- **Higher Education:** 3.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.5%
- **Education Management:** 2.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 26.1%

---
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- [Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (377 reviews)
- [FortiCNAPP](https://www.g2.com/products/forticnapp/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (386 reviews)
- [Microsoft Defender for Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (310 reviews)
- [Intruder](https://www.g2.com/products/intruder/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (206 reviews)

### Alternatives to Tenable Nessus

- [Intruder](https://www.g2.com/products/intruder/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (206 reviews)
- [Invicti (formerly Netsparker)](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti-formerly-netsparker/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (69 reviews)
- [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 (794 reviews)
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- [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 (25 reviews)
- [Orca Security](https://www.g2.com/products/orca-security/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (266 reviews)
- [APPCHECK](https://www.g2.com/products/appcheck/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (67 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Astra Pentest

- Title: [What is Astra Pentest used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-astra-pentest-used-for) — 2 comments *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Astra's Pentest is a comprehensive pentest solution with an intelligent automated vulnerability scanner coupled with in-depth manual pentesting. It emulates..."

### Pentera

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."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/astra-pentest-vs-pentera-vs-tenable-nessus)