# Burp Suite vs Tenable Nessus Comparison

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the difference between Burp Suite vs Tenable Nessus?

Burp Suite is distinguished by its manual application testing and extensibility, while Tenable Nessus stands out for automated vulnerability identification and configuration monitoring.

| [Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews) | [Tenable Nessus](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-nessus/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.8/5 (129 reviews) | 4.5/5 (305 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 9.3 | 8.8 |
| 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Manual Application Testing, Extensibility | Automated Vulnerability Identification, Configuration Monitoring |



### How do the pricing models of Burp Suite and Tenable Nessus compare?

Burp Suite is rated higher for price satisfaction than Tenable Nessus, indicating reviewers consider Burp Suite the stronger value.

- **Burp Suite:** Reviewers frequently cite the Professional license as expensive but justified for its depth and unified toolchain, with the Community Edition noted as heavily constrained.
- **Tenable Nessus:** Reviewers mention rising costs and licensing complexity, with separate module licensing and premium features requiring additional spend.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviews highlight that Burp Suite's per-user pricing is a barrier for small teams, while Tenable Nessus users express concern over increasing costs and desire for more competitive pricing.



### What are the best alternatives to Burp Suite and Tenable Nessus?

The best alternatives to Burp Suite and Tenable Nessus are Intruder, Acunetix by Invicti, and Invicti.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews) | 4.8/5 (129 reviews) | Mid-Market | Professional license is expensive but justified for depth; Community Edition is heavily constrained | Manual Application Testing, Extensibility |
| [Tenable Nessus](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-nessus/reviews) | 4.5/5 (305 reviews) | Mid-Market | Rising costs and licensing complexity; premium features require additional spend | Automated Vulnerability Identification, Configuration Monitoring |
| [Intruder](https://www.g2.com/products/intruder/reviews) | 4.8/5 (209 reviews) | — | — | — |
| [Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/acunetix-by-invicti/reviews) | 4.1/5 (105 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti/reviews) | 4.5/5 (72 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |



### Which Vulnerability Scanner features should I prioritize when comparing Burp Suite and Tenable Nessus?

Buyers should prioritize manual application testing, configuration monitoring, integrations, vulnerability identification, and automated scanning when comparing Burp Suite and Tenable Nessus.

- **Manual Application Testing:** Burp Suite offers this feature, while Tenable Nessus does not.
- **Configuration Monitoring:** Tenable Nessus provides configuration monitoring, which is not available in Burp Suite.
- **Integrations:** Burp Suite is frequently cited for its extension ecosystem and integration capabilities (4 all-time mentions), while Tenable Nessus supports integrations via APIs and plugins.
- **Vulnerability Identification:** Tenable Nessus has 20 all-time mentions for vulnerability identification, while Burp Suite has 4.
- **Automated Scanning:** Tenable Nessus has 15 all-time mentions for automated scanning, while Burp Suite has 2.



### What are the pros and cons of Burp Suite vs Tenable Nessus?

Burp Suite's headline strength is manual testing and extensibility, while Tenable Nessus excels in automated vulnerability identification and broad coverage.

- **Burp Suite strengths:** Ease of use (12 all-time mentions), user interface (8), testing services (7), features (5), integration capabilities (4), vulnerability identification (4), tool efficiency (3), automated scanning (2), customer support (2).
- **Burp Suite trade-offs:** Expensive (5), slow performance (5), high learning curve (2), limited customization (2).
- **Tenable Nessus strengths:** Vulnerability identification (20), vulnerability detection (18), ease of use (16), automated scanning (15), features (13), user interface (13), security (9), scanning technology (7), automation (6), customer support (5), detailed information (5), flexibility (5), setup ease (5).
- **Tenable Nessus trade-offs:** Slow scanning (7), expensive (6), limited features (6), complexity (5), false positives (5).



### Is Burp Suite or Tenable Nessus better for small businesses?

Burp Suite is a better fit for small businesses based on its reviewer-cited ease of setup and user-friendly interface.

- **Burp Suite:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, but recent reviews highlight straightforward setup and a user-friendly interface that appeals to small teams and individual researchers.
- **Tenable Nessus:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, with reviewers noting ease of use but also mentioning licensing complexity and rising costs as barriers for smaller organizations.



### Which Vulnerability Scanner platform has better integrations?

Burp Suite is favored for integrations due to its extension ecosystem and integration capabilities.

- **Burp Suite:** Reviewers cite integration capabilities and easy integrations (4 all-time mentions), with specific mentions of Postman.
- **Tenable Nessus:** Reviewers mention integrations via APIs and plugins, but no specific third-party tools are cited in recent reviews.



### How do Burp Suite and Tenable Nessus compare on customer support?

Burp Suite and Tenable Nessus are rated within 0.3 points on Quality of Support, indicating near parity with Burp Suite slightly ahead (8.7 vs 8.4).

- **Burp Suite:** Reviewers highlight strong community support, responsive email support, and comprehensive documentation, with 2 all-time mentions for customer support.
- **Tenable Nessus:** Reviewers describe support as helpful and quick, with 5 all-time mentions for customer support and positive experiences with support responsiveness.



### Which is easier to implement, Burp Suite or Tenable Nessus?

Burp Suite scores higher on Ease of Setup (9.3 vs 8.8), making it easier to implement than Tenable Nessus.

- **Burp Suite:** Reviewers consistently describe setup as straightforward, with many citing quick onboarding and minimal configuration required.
- **Tenable Nessus:** Reviewers note that setup is generally easy and intuitive, but some mention that advanced configurations and scan tuning can be complex for beginners.



### Which product has better False Positives?

Tenable Nessus is favored for lower false positives, with reviewers consistently citing its accuracy and lower false positive rate compared to Burp Suite.

- **Burp Suite:** Reviewers note that false positives still occur, requiring manual verification, and mention this as a recurring trade-off in recent reviews.
- **Tenable Nessus:** Reviewers highlight a low false positive rate (5 all-time mentions for false positives), with several citing accurate findings and reduced unnecessary triage.



| | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 129 | 309 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (40.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $475.00 1 User Per Year | $3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Burp Suite

Pros:
- Ease of Use (12 reviews)
- User Interface (8 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (5 reviews)
- Slow Performance (5 reviews)

### Tenable Nessus

Pros:
- Vulnerability Identification (21 reviews)
- Vulnerability Detection (19 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Scanning (8 reviews)
- Expensive (6 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (105 reviews) | 9.0 (255 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (108 reviews) | 8.9 (258 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (43 reviews) | 8.8 (180 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (28 reviews) | 8.9 (166 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (94 reviews) | 8.4 (235 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.7 (26 reviews) | 8.7 (154 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (104 reviews) | 8.9 (241 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Burp Suite

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Burp Suite Professional 

Price: $475.00 1 User Per Year

Description: Test, find and exploit vulnerabilities faster with the complete manual testing toolkit. Best for pentesters and hands-on security professionals.

Key Features:
- Map your entire attack surface, including hidden and dynamic content.
- Intercept, inspect, and modify HTTP/S traffic in real time with Proxy.
- Test protected areas and APIs including OpenAPI, GraphQL, and SOAP.

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### 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

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Vulnerability Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Burp Suite** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certificate Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Containment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Penetration Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Runtime Container Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Goal Setting/Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assessment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SQL Injections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Penetration Testing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Burp Suite** | 9.3/10 | 23 |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **API** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Extensibility** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Analytics** | 9.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Issue Tracking** | 8.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reconnaissance** | 9.3 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scan** | 8.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Scans** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SPA Scans** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Testing

| Feature | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Command-Line Tools** | 7.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Manual Testing** | 9.4 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Test Automation** | 8.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 8.8 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Network Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SQL Injections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remediation Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-User Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web-Application Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Runtime Container Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Password Cracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Simulated Threat Attacks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certificates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-Site Scripting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Exploit Frameworks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Burp Suite** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scan** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Code Analysis** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Testing

| Feature | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Manual Testing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Test Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Black-Box Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Detection Rate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **False Positives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Vulnerability Scanner

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Burp Suite** | 8.1/10 | 78 |
| **Tenable Nessus** | 8.2/10 | 165 |

#### Performance

| Feature | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Issue Tracking** | 8.9 (65 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 
| **Detection Rate** | 8.6 (69 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (143 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **False Positives** | 7.1 (69 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.7 (140 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Automated Scans** | 8.6 (69 reviews) | 9.0 (137 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Anomaly/Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Network

| Feature | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Testing** | 7.9 (57 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (137 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Perimeter Scanning** | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (133 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (111 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Source-Code Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Application

| Feature | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Manual Application Testing** | 9.3 (73 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | 7.6 (60 reviews) | 7.3 (84 reviews) | 
| **Black Box Testing** | 9.0 (68 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (103 reviews) | 
| **Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner

| Feature | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 6.3 (5 reviews) | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Feature Not Available | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HIPAA Compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Response** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Maintenance Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anti Virus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virus Definition Update** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **VPN** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anti Spam** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Escalation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Runtime Container Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SQL Injections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web-Application Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Password Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website Crawling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### API Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Burp Suite** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### API Management 

| Feature | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **API Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Testing

| Feature | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API Verification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security and Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bot Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Attack Surface Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Burp Suite** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | 8.3/10 | 6 |

#### Asset Management

| Feature | Burp Suite | 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) | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Burp Suite | 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) | 
| **Server Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Management

| Feature | Burp Suite | 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 | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HIPAA Compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Response** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Maintenance Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anti Virus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virus Definition Update** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **VPN** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anti Spam** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Escalation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Burp Suite** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Burp Suite | 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 | Burp Suite | 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 | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Application Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intrusion Detection System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HIPAA Compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Security Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anti Virus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-scanner), [Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/dynamic-application-security-testing-dast)

**Unique to Burp Suite (1):** [Penetration Testing Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/penetration-testing-tools)

**Unique to Tenable Nessus (2):** [ Attack Surface Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/attack-surface-management), [API Security Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-security)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Burp Suite | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 31.2% | 25.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 40.0% | 40.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 28.8% | 34.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Burp Suite

- **Information Technology and Services:** 28.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 27.2%
- **Computer Software:** 15.2%
- **Financial Services:** 4.8%
- **Retail:** 3.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.4%
- **Education Management:** 2.4%
- **Telecommunications:** 1.6%
- **Medical Practice:** 1.6%
- **Management Consulting:** 1.6%
- **Other:** 11.2%

#### Tenable Nessus

- **Information Technology and Services:** 25.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 16.8%
- **Financial Services:** 7.2%
- **Computer Software:** 5.8%
- **Banking:** 4.8%
- **Government Administration:** 3.8%
- **Higher Education:** 3.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.4%
- **Education Management:** 2.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 26.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Burp Suite

- [Intruder](https://www.g2.com/products/intruder/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (219 reviews)
- [Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/acunetix-by-invicti/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (105 reviews)
- [Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (72 reviews)
- [Veracode Application Security Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veracode-application-security-platform/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (26 reviews)
- [Detectify](https://www.g2.com/products/detectify/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (51 reviews)
- [Pentest-Tools.com](https://www.g2.com/products/pentest-tools-com/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (109 reviews)
- [Tenable Vulnerability Management](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-vulnerability-management/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (130 reviews)
- [HCL AppScan](https://www.g2.com/products/hcl-appscan/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (89 reviews)
- [GitLab](https://www.g2.com/products/gitlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (901 reviews)
- [InsightVM (Nexpose)](https://www.g2.com/products/insightvm-nexpose/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (80 reviews)

### Alternatives to Tenable Nessus

- [Intruder](https://www.g2.com/products/intruder/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (219 reviews)
- [Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (72 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 (845 reviews)
- [Pentest-Tools.com](https://www.g2.com/products/pentest-tools-com/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (109 reviews)
- [Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/acunetix-by-invicti/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (105 reviews)
- [Orca Security](https://www.g2.com/products/orca-security/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (313 reviews)
- [Veracode Application Security Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veracode-application-security-platform/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (26 reviews)
- [Astra Pentest](https://www.g2.com/products/astra-pentest/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (241 reviews)
- [APPCHECK](https://www.g2.com/products/appcheck/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (68 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Burp Suite

- Title: [Is BurpSuite free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-burpsuite-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "You can have Burpsuite for free as the community edition however there will be certain features which cannot be used in the community edition. To get full..."
- Title: [How do i intercept network that i am connected to?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12021-how-do-i-intercept-network-that-i-am-connected-to) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Check wether the network ip is accessable with the browser. If yes then you can use the same steps as you are using to intersept web applications."
- Title: [What is Burp Suite Professional?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-burp-suite-professional) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Burp Suite professional is a security testing tool.
Security testing professional or penetration testing professional use this tool for find security..."
- Title: [What is BurpSuite used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-burpsuite-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "To identify vulnerability"
- Title: [You're go to extenion in Burp?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/you-re-go-to-extenion-in-burp) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Intruder, XSSValidator, Sequencer, Encoder, Decoder"

### 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/burp-suite-vs-tenable-nessus)