Compare Bitsight and Tenable Nessus 
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Market Segments
Enterprise (73.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (39.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase
Bitsight
Star Rating
(71)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (73.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BitsightTenable Nessus
Star Rating
(301)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
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- G2 reviewers report that Bitsight excels in providing a comprehensive view of cyber risk through its attack surface monitoring and security ratings. Users appreciate the simplicity of its daily "security score," which functions similarly to a credit score, allowing organizations to easily track their security posture without intrusive measures.
- Users say Tenable Nessus stands out for its accuracy and speed in vulnerability scanning. Reviewers highlight its extensive library of supported plugins, which enhances coverage and ensures that the tool remains effective in identifying potential vulnerabilities across various systems.
- According to verified reviews, Bitsight offers superior quality of support, with users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. This aspect is crucial for organizations that may need assistance navigating complex security challenges.
- Reviewers mention that Tenable Nessus features a neat and intuitive interface, making it easy for users to get accustomed to the tool quickly. This ease of use is a significant advantage for teams looking to implement a vulnerability management solution without extensive training.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Bitsight provides strong asset discovery capabilities, Tenable Nessus outperforms in areas like vulnerability intelligence and threat intelligence, with users noting its effectiveness in delivering actionable insights to mitigate risks.
- Users report that both products have their strengths, but Tenable Nessus has a slight edge in continuous monitoring and risk prioritization, with reviewers appreciating its ability to keep vulnerability databases up-to-date and prioritize threats effectively, ensuring organizations can respond promptly to emerging risks.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bitsight
No pricing availableTenable Nessus
Pro - 1 Year
$3,390.00
1 License With One-Time Purchase
1-year license of the industry-leading vulnerability assessment solution.
- Automate your vulnerability scanning process
Free Trial
Bitsight
Free Trial is available
Tenable Nessus
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
57
9.0
248
Ease of Use
8.5
58
8.9
250
Ease of Setup
8.6
39
8.8
172
Ease of Admin
8.9
35
8.9
162
Quality of Support
9.3
57
8.4
229
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
36
8.7
150
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
54
8.9
238
Features by Category
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
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Administration
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Analysis
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Testing
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Performance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
140
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Verified
Not enough data
6.7
137
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
136
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Verified
Network
Not enough data
8.8
134
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
127
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Verified
Not enough data
8.4
111
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Verified
Application
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
84
Not enough data
7.8
103
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
7.8
9
Risk Analysis
8.8
14
Not enough data
7.4
14
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
Vulnerability Assesment
7.1
14
Not enough data
7.4
14
Not enough data
7.3
13
Not enough data
7.4
13
Not enough data
Automation
5.8
13
Not enough data
5.7
12
Not enough data
5.1
12
Not enough data
5.1
12
Not enough data
API Management
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Security Testing
Not enough data
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Security Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.0
25
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
Risk assessment
8.7
29
Not enough data
7.7
24
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
7.1
15
Not enough data
Generative AI - Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment
6.1
12
Not enough data
5.7
12
Not enough data
Asset Management
8.1
8
6.9
6
6.7
7
7.5
6
5.7
7
4.7
6
Monitoring
8.1
8
8.3
6
8.3
8
10.0
6
8.8
8
8.6
6
9.0
8
9.2
6
Risk Management
7.9
8
9.2
6
7.9
7
9.2
6
6.9
7
8.6
6
7.6
7
9.4
6
Generative AI
4.8
7
Not enough data
Risk Assessment
8.2
28
Not enough data
7.5
14
Not enough data
Risk Control
8.2
26
Not enough data
7.9
26
Not enough data
8.0
25
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
Reporting
8.2
24
Not enough data
7.5
24
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Third Party & Supplier Risk Management
6.7
13
Not enough data
7.1
14
Not enough data
Digital Risk Protection (DRP) PlatformsHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Management - Digital Risk Protection (DRP) Platforms
Not enough data
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Incident Response Digital Risk Protection (DRP) Platforms
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting and Analytics - Digital Risk Protection (DRP) Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Generative AI - Exposure Management Platforms
6.4
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Risk Identification and Assessment - Exposure Management Platforms
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Monitoring and Integration - Exposure Management Platforms
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Orchestration
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
Information
9.3
9
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Personalization
7.5
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.7
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Threat Intelligence
6.7
8
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
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Identity
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Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bitsight and Tenable Nessus are categorized as Attack Surface Management
Unique Categories
Tenable Nessus is categorized as Vulnerability Scanner, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and API Security
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bitsight
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Tenable Nessus
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Hospital & Health Care
11.1%
Financial Services
6.9%
Banking
6.9%
Computer Software
5.6%
Other
56.9%
Information Technology and Services
25.7%
Computer & Network Security
16.5%
Financial Services
7.7%
Computer Software
6.0%
Banking
4.6%
Other
39.4%
Discussions
Bitsight has no discussions with answers
Is there a free version of Nessus?
2 Comments
JM
30 /15 days trail is available Read more
What does Nessus Professional scan for?
2 Comments
AS
It scans the system for different vulnerabilities depending on what policy you want to scan the system with (like Internal PCI, Policy Compliance, SCAP,...Read more
What types of devices can Nessus Professional scan?
2 Comments
AS
Windows PCs/servers , Linux systems/servers, Mobiles, IPMI devices like iLO, iDRAC, network switches, storage arrays, etc.Read more
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