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# InsightVM (Nexpose) vs OpenVAS Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**InsightVM (Nexpose)**[

4.4/5(81)

](https://www.g2.com/products/insightvm-nexpose/reviews#reviews)

**OpenVAS** [

4.4/5(32)

](https://www.g2.com/products/openvas/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**InsightVM (Nexpose)**
Free Trial

**$22** /asset\* · InsightVM

**OpenVAS**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**InsightVM (Nexpose)**
2 months

Based on 9 responses

**OpenVAS**
1 monthFaster

Based on 6 responses

Return on Investment

**InsightVM (Nexpose)**
21 months

Based on 7 responses

**OpenVAS**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**InsightVM (Nexpose)**
$$$$$

**OpenVAS**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**InsightVM (Nexpose)**
Not enough reviews yet

**OpenVAS**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**InsightVM (Nexpose)**
[
Automation (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/insightvm-nexpose/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1143343&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Vulnerability Identification (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/insightvm-nexpose/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1142776&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/insightvm-nexpose/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1144992&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Performance Issues (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/insightvm-nexpose/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2129308&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**OpenVAS**
Not enough data

Integrations

**InsightVM (Nexpose)**
[

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VMware ESXi

](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-esxi/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/insightvm-nexpose/integrations)

**OpenVAS**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**InsightVM (Nexpose)**
 ![InsightVM (Nexpose) screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/129391/IVM-G2-1.jpg)

**OpenVAS**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**InsightVM (Nexpose)**

9.0

9.058

**OpenVAS**

8.5

8.521

Ease of Use

**InsightVM (Nexpose)**

8.8

8.859

**OpenVAS**

7.7

7.721

Ease of Setup

**InsightVM (Nexpose)**

8.8

8.842

**OpenVAS**

7.9

7.915

Ease of Admin

**InsightVM (Nexpose)**

9.0

9.041

**OpenVAS**

7.7

7.715

Quality of Support

**InsightVM (Nexpose)**

8.1

8.157

**OpenVAS**

6.9

6.915

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**InsightVM (Nexpose)**

9.3

9.342

**OpenVAS**

7.5

7.510

Product Direction (% positive)

**InsightVM (Nexpose)**

8.9

8.953

**OpenVAS**

8.1

8.118

Features

Vulnerability Scanner[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.2

25

7.5

18

Performance

Issue Tracking

8.3(won by 0.4)

17

7.9

13

Detection Rate

8.8(won by 0.7)

18

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

16

False Positives

6.1

18

6.6(won by 0.5)

15

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Automated Scans

9.4(won by 1.1)

20

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

13

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network

Compliance Testing

8.5(won by 1.0)

19

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.5

12

Perimeter Scanning

9.1(won by 1.1)

20

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

14

Configuration Monitoring

8.4(won by 1.4)

17

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.0

11

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

Manual Application Testing

7.9

12

8.5(won by 0.6)

10

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Static Code Analysis

7.6(won by 1.9)

12

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

5.7

9

Black Box Testing

7.5

14

7.8(won by 0.3)

13

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

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

Cloud Workload Protection Platforms[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

7

Not enough data

Management

Dashboards and Reports

9.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Workflow Management

8.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Administration Console

8.6(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Operations

Governance

8.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Logging and Reporting

9.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

API / Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Controls 

Anomaly Detection

9.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Security Auditing

8.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Gap Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk-Based Vulnerability Management[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

21

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Risk Scoring

9.1(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Reporting

8.5(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Risk-Prioritization

8.5(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Vulnerability Assesment

Vulnerability Scanning

9.4(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Vulnerability Intelligence

9.1(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Contextual Data

8.3(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Dashboards

8.9(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Automation

Automated Remediation

7.8(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

7.7(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Security Testing

8.9(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Test Automation

8.3(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

15

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Usage Monitoring

8.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Database Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

API Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Compliance Monitoring

9.0(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

9.2(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Reporting

8.7(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Administration

Security Automation

9.3(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Security Integration

9.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Multicloud Visibility

9.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 4 feature categories with incomplete data

Vulnerability Management[Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

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

ServiceNow Store Apps[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

ServiceNow Apps

ServiceNow Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Value

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

AWS Marketplace[Hide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Security[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Visibility

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

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

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

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

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![InsightVM (Nexpose)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1d6a2407e149c3d13d93bc4b09b076d6/insightvm-nexpose.svg "InsightVM (Nexpose)")](https://www.g2.com/products/insightvm-nexpose/reviews)

InsightVM (Nexpose)

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

13.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

34.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

51.4%

[![OpenVAS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_48d6ca1f8cebf47000b6f8223acab699/openvas.png "OpenVAS")](https://www.g2.com/products/openvas/reviews)

OpenVAS

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

35.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

53.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

10.7%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

13.9%

35.7%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

34.7%

53.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

51.4%

10.7%

Reviewers' Industry

[![InsightVM (Nexpose)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1d6a2407e149c3d13d93bc4b09b076d6/insightvm-nexpose.svg "InsightVM (Nexpose)")](https://www.g2.com/products/insightvm-nexpose/reviews)
InsightVM (Nexpose)

Information Technology and Services

18.1%

Financial Services

9.7%

Computer & Network Security

8.3%

Insurance

6.9%

Banking

5.6%

Other

51.4%

[![OpenVAS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_48d6ca1f8cebf47000b6f8223acab699/openvas.png "OpenVAS")](https://www.g2.com/products/openvas/reviews)
OpenVAS

Computer & Network Security

25.0%

Hospital & Health Care

14.3%

Information Technology and Services

10.7%

Computer Software

10.7%

Management Consulting

7.1%

Other

32.1%

FAQs

## InsightVM (Nexpose) vs OpenVAS FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between InsightVM (Nexpose) vs OpenVAS?

InsightVM (Nexpose) stands out for its higher Ease of Setup and Quality of Support scores, while OpenVAS is favored for its free, open-source model and strong reporting formats.

| [InsightVM (Nexpose)](https://www.g2.com/products/insightvm-nexpose/reviews) | [OpenVAS](https://www.g2.com/products/openvas/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (79 reviews) | 4.4/5 (32 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Mid-Market |
| 8.8 | 7.9 |
| 8.0 | 6.9 |
| Automation (4 all-time mentions) | Superior reporting formats (PDF, CSV, JSON) |

### How do the pricing models of InsightVM (Nexpose) and OpenVAS compare?

InsightVM (Nexpose) receives lower satisfaction on value compared to OpenVAS, which is consistently praised for being free and open-source.

- **InsightVM (Nexpose):** Reviewers frequently cite high cost and note that it is more expensive than other tools, with some mentioning the value is justified by advanced features and automation.
- **OpenVAS:** Reviewers consistently highlight that OpenVAS is free, open-source, and delivers strong value for small businesses and organizations with budget constraints.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviews indicate that cost is a primary reason for choosing OpenVAS over commercial alternatives like InsightVM (Nexpose).

### What are the best alternatives to InsightVM (Nexpose) and OpenVAS?

The top 3 alternatives to InsightVM (Nexpose) and OpenVAS are Tenable Nessus, Tenable Vulnerability Management, and Tenable Security Center.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [InsightVM (Nexpose)](https://www.g2.com/products/insightvm-nexpose/reviews) | 4.4/5 (79) | Enterprise | High cost, advanced automation | Automation (4 all-time mentions) |
| [OpenVAS](https://www.g2.com/products/openvas/reviews) | 4.4/5 (32) | Mid-Market | Free, open-source | Superior reporting formats (PDF, CSV, JSON) |
| [Tenable Nessus](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-nessus/reviews) | 4.5/5 (305) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive vulnerability coverage |
| [Tenable Vulnerability Management](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-vulnerability-management/reviews) | 4.5/5 (126) | Enterprise | — | Enterprise-grade scalability |
| [Tenable Security Center](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-security-center/reviews) | 4.6/5 (83) | Enterprise | — | Centralized security analytics |

### Which Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics features should I prioritize when comparing InsightVM (Nexpose) and OpenVAS?

Buyers should prioritize automation, reporting, vulnerability identification, ease of setup, and integration capabilities when comparing InsightVM (Nexpose) and OpenVAS.

- **Automation:** InsightVM (Nexpose) is cited for automation in 4 all-time mentions; OpenVAS supports automation but with fewer reviewer highlights.
- **Reporting:** OpenVAS is praised for superior reporting formats (PDF, CSV, JSON); InsightVM (Nexpose) receives 2 all-time mentions for reporting features.
- **Vulnerability Identification:** InsightVM (Nexpose) has 4 all-time mentions for vulnerability identification; OpenVAS is noted for accurate scans in recent reviews.
- **Ease of Setup:** InsightVM (Nexpose) scores 8.8; OpenVAS scores 7.9.
- **Integration Capabilities:** InsightVM (Nexpose) integrates with SIEMs, ticketing, and DevOps tools per recent reviews; OpenVAS is noted for integration with AlienVault and Metasploit.

### What are the pros and cons of InsightVM (Nexpose) vs OpenVAS?

InsightVM (Nexpose) is strongest in automation and enterprise-grade features, while OpenVAS excels in cost-effectiveness and reporting flexibility.

- **InsightVM (Nexpose) strengths:** Automation (4 all-time mentions), vulnerability identification (4), asset management (3), prioritization (3), reporting features (2), risk management (2), and security (2).
- **InsightVM (Nexpose) trade-offs:** Complexity (3 all-time mentions), performance issues (2), resource limitations (2), time-consuming setup (2).
- **OpenVAS strengths:** Free and open-source, strong reporting formats (PDF, CSV, JSON), praised for ease of use and configurability in recent reviews.
- **OpenVAS trade-offs:** UI is less intuitive, requires ongoing maintenance, and some reviewers note higher false positives and less frequent plugin updates compared to commercial tools.

### Is InsightVM (Nexpose) or OpenVAS better for small businesses?

OpenVAS is the better fit for small businesses, with strong reviewer sentiment around its free, open-source model and ease of deployment.

- **InsightVM (Nexpose):** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers note advanced features but cite higher cost and complexity as barriers for small businesses.
- **OpenVAS:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers consistently highlight its suitability for small businesses due to zero licensing cost and straightforward deployment.

### Which Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics platform has better integrations?

InsightVM (Nexpose) is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing multiple third-party tool connections.

- **InsightVM (Nexpose):** Integrates with SIEMs, ticketing systems, and DevOps tools, including InsightIDR, ServiceNow, and SCCM, as mentioned in recent reviews.
- **OpenVAS:** Integrates with AlienVault and Metasploit, with reviewers noting these connections in recent feedback.

### How do InsightVM (Nexpose) and OpenVAS compare on customer support?

InsightVM (Nexpose) outperforms OpenVAS on Quality of Support by a margin of 1.1 points (8.0 vs 6.9).

- **InsightVM (Nexpose):** Reviewers describe support as responsive and helpful, though some mention slow ticket resolution and limited phone support.
- **OpenVAS:** Reviewers note that support is community-driven, with some citing challenges in troubleshooting and reliance on forums for issue resolution.

### Which is easier to implement, InsightVM (Nexpose) or OpenVAS?

InsightVM (Nexpose) leads on Ease of Setup with a 0.9-point advantage (8.8 vs 7.9), and also scores higher on Ease of Admin.

- **InsightVM (Nexpose):** Reviewers highlight a complex initial setup but praise the guided deployment and robust admin features once configured.
- **OpenVAS:** Reviewers note straightforward installation for experienced users but mention that configuration and ongoing maintenance can be challenging for beginners.

### Which product has better Reporting?

InsightVM (Nexpose) is stronger on Reporting, with more reviewer-cited reporting features and higher dimension scores.

- **InsightVM (Nexpose):** Reporting features cited in 2 all-time mentions; reviewers praise automated and customizable reports, with Meets Requirements score of 9.0.
- **OpenVAS:** Reviewers highlight strong reporting formats (PDF, CSV, JSON), but Meets Requirements score is lower at 8.5.

Alternatives

**InsightVM (Nexpose) Alternatives**

 ![Tenable Vulnerability Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/127e03b7d601741c15306f07b0f8cf84/tenable-vulnerability-management.svg "Tenable Vulnerability Management")

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Tenable Security Center
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 ![Tenable Nessus](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/127e03b7d601741c15306f07b0f8cf84/tenable-nessus.svg "Tenable Nessus")

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Wiz
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**OpenVAS Alternatives**

 ![Tenable Nessus](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/127e03b7d601741c15306f07b0f8cf84/tenable-nessus.svg "Tenable Nessus")

[
Tenable Nessus
](/products/tenable-nessus/reviews)

 ![Tenable Vulnerability Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/127e03b7d601741c15306f07b0f8cf84/tenable-vulnerability-management.svg "Tenable Vulnerability Management")

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## InsightVM (Nexpose) vs OpenVAS

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found InsightVM (Nexpose) easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with InsightVM (Nexpose) overall.

- Reviewers felt that InsightVM (Nexpose) meets the needs of their business better than OpenVAS.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that InsightVM (Nexpose) is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of InsightVM (Nexpose) over OpenVAS.