# InsightVM (Nexpose) vs Tenable Nessus Comparison

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## Frequently Asked Questions

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

Tenable Nessus stands out for its ease of deployment and frequent plugin updates, while InsightVM (Nexpose) is recognized for its automation and remediation project features.

| [Tenable Nessus](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-nessus/reviews) | [InsightVM (Nexpose)](https://www.g2.com/products/insightvm-nexpose/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.5/5 (305 reviews) | 4.4/5 (79 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Enterprise |
| Ease of Setup score | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Quality of Support score | 8.4 | 8.0 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Vulnerability Identification (20 all-time mentions) | Automation (4 all-time mentions) |



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

Reviewers rate Tenable Nessus and InsightVM (Nexpose) at parity for value, with both scoring 8.8 on Ease of Setup and similar sentiment on pricing.

- **Tenable Nessus:** Reviewers note that costs have increased over the years and mention that each module is licensed separately, with some expressing a desire for more competitive pricing or lightweight versions.
- **InsightVM (Nexpose):** Recent reviews describe InsightVM as having a high cost compared to other tools, with some noting that pricing could be a barrier, especially for advanced features.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers switching to or from either product often cite pricing and feature set as key factors in their decision.



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

The top 3 alternatives to Tenable Nessus and InsightVM (Nexpose) are Tenable Vulnerability Management, Intruder, and Invicti.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tenable Nessus](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-nessus/reviews) | 4.5/5 (305 reviews) | Mid-Market | Costs have increased over the years; each module licensed separately | Vulnerability Identification (20 all-time mentions) |
| [InsightVM (Nexpose)](https://www.g2.com/products/insightvm-nexpose/reviews) | 4.4/5 (79 reviews) | Enterprise | High cost compared to other tools | Automation (4 all-time mentions) |
| [Tenable Vulnerability Management](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-vulnerability-management/reviews) | 4.5/5 (126 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Intruder](https://www.g2.com/products/intruder/reviews) | 4.8/5 (209 reviews) | — | — | — |
| [Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti/reviews) | 4.5/5 (72 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |



### Which Vulnerability Scanner features should I prioritize when comparing Tenable Nessus and InsightVM (Nexpose)?

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

- **Vulnerability Identification:** Tenable Nessus (20 all-time mentions), InsightVM (Nexpose) (4 all-time mentions).
- **Automation:** Tenable Nessus (6 all-time mentions), InsightVM (Nexpose) (4 all-time mentions).
- **Reporting:** Tenable Nessus (5 all-time mentions for Detailed Information), InsightVM (Nexpose) (2 all-time mentions for Reporting Features).
- **Ease of Use:** Tenable Nessus (16 all-time mentions), InsightVM (Nexpose) (2 all-time mentions).
- **Integration Capabilities:** Both products are cited for integrations in recent reviews, with InsightVM (Nexpose) specifically noted for integration with SIEMs, ticketing systems, and DevOps tools.



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

Tenable Nessus is strongest in vulnerability identification, while InsightVM (Nexpose) excels in automation and remediation projects.

- **Tenable Nessus strengths:** Vulnerability Identification (20 all-time mentions), Vulnerability Detection (18), Ease of Use (16), Automated Scanning (15), Features (13), User Interface (13), Security (9), Scanning Technology (7), Automation (6), Security Testing (6), Software Updates (6), Customer Support (5), Detailed Information (5), Flexibility (5), Setup Ease (5).
- **Tenable Nessus trade-offs:** Slow Scanning (7 all-time mentions), Expensive (6), Limited Features (6), Complexity (5), False Positives (5).
- **InsightVM (Nexpose) strengths:** Automation (4 all-time mentions), Vulnerability Identification (4), Asset Management (3), Features (3), Prioritization (3), Automated Scanning (2), Detection (2), Ease of Use (2), Helpful (2), Insights (2), Monitoring (2), Reporting Features (2), Risk Management (2), Security (2).
- **InsightVM (Nexpose) trade-offs:** Complexity (3 all-time mentions), Performance Issues (2), Resource Limitations (2), Resource Management (2), Time-Consuming (2), Time-Consumption (2).



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

Tenable Nessus is the better fit for small businesses, as it is most popular in the Mid-Market segment and is frequently praised for ease of use and setup.

- **Tenable Nessus:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight its intuitive interface, quick setup, and suitability for teams without extensive security expertise.
- **InsightVM (Nexpose):** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers note its advanced automation and remediation features, but also mention higher complexity and cost, making it less optimal for small businesses.



### Which Vulnerability Scanner platform has better integrations?

InsightVM (Nexpose) is favored for integrations, with reviewers highlighting its compatibility with SIEMs, ticketing systems, and DevOps tools.

- **Tenable Nessus:** Recent reviews mention integration with HCL BigFix and general API/plugin support, but do not cite a broad range of third-party integrations.
- **InsightVM (Nexpose):** Reviewers cite integrations with SIEMs, ticketing systems, and DevOps tools, specifically mentioning InsightIDR and SCCM.



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

Tenable Nessus and InsightVM (Nexpose) are rated at near-parity for Quality of Support, with scores of 8.4 and 8.0 respectively, below the materiality threshold for a clear winner.

- **Tenable Nessus:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and helpful, with several noting quick resolution of issues and positive experiences with the support team.
- **InsightVM (Nexpose):** Reviewers report generally positive support experiences, though some mention slow response times and challenges scheduling support calls.



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

Tenable Nessus and InsightVM (Nexpose) score equally on Ease of Setup at 8.8, indicating parity in implementation experience.

- **Tenable Nessus:** Reviewers consistently highlight easy deployment, intuitive setup, and minimal training required for initial scans.
- **InsightVM (Nexpose):** Reviewers note that while basic setup is straightforward, initial configuration and advanced features can be complex, especially in larger environments.



### Which product has better Reporting?

Reporting is the most frequently mentioned feature across both Tenable Nessus and InsightVM (Nexpose) reviews.

- **Tenable Nessus:** Reviewers cite comprehensive and detailed reporting, with 5 all-time mentions for Detailed Information and frequent praise for audit-ready reports and actionable remediation guidance.
- **InsightVM (Nexpose):** Reviewers highlight live dashboards, customizable reporting, and reporting features (2 all-time mentions), with positive sentiment for executive and compliance reporting capabilities.



| | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 80 | 309 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (52.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (40.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $22   /asset* | $3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### InsightVM (Nexpose)

Pros:
- Automation (4 reviews)
- Vulnerability Identification (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (3 reviews)
- Performance Issues (2 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 | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (57 reviews) | 9.0 (255 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (58 reviews) | 8.9 (258 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (41 reviews) | 8.8 (180 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (40 reviews) | 8.9 (166 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (56 reviews) | 8.4 (235 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (41 reviews) | 8.7 (154 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (52 reviews) | 8.9 (241 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### InsightVM (Nexpose)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: InsightVM

Price: $22   /asset*

Description: *Price based on 512 assets minimum. Billed annually. All amounts are shown in U.S. dollars. International prices vary.


[Learn more about InsightVM (Nexpose)](https://www.g2.com/products/insightvm-nexpose/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Tenable Nessus

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Pro - 1 Year

Price: $3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase

Description: 1-year license of the industry-leading vulnerability assessment solution.

Key Features:
- Automate your vulnerability scanning process

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-nessus/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Vulnerability Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **InsightVM (Nexpose)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | 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 | 

### Cloud Workload Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **InsightVM (Nexpose)** | 9.0/10 | 7 |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards and Reports** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Administration Console** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Operations

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Controls 

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Anomaly Detection** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **InsightVM (Nexpose)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scan** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Code Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Testing

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Manual Testing** | Not enough data | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **InsightVM (Nexpose)** | 8.2/10 | 25 |
| **Tenable Nessus** | 8.2/10 | 165 |

#### Performance

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Issue Tracking** | 8.3 (17 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Detection Rate** | 8.8 (18 reviews) | 8.9 (143 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **False Positives** | 6.1 (18 reviews) | 6.7 (140 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Automated Scans** | 9.4 (20 reviews) | 9.0 (137 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Anomaly/Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Network

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Testing** | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 8.8 (137 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Perimeter Scanning** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | 8.9 (133 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | 8.4 (17 reviews) | 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 | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Manual Application Testing** | 7.9 (12 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | 7.6 (12 reviews) | 7.3 (84 reviews) | 
| **Black Box Testing** | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 7.8 (103 reviews) | 
| **Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | 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 | 

### Risk-Based Vulnerability Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **InsightVM (Nexpose)** | 8.6/10 | 21 |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Risk Analysis

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Risk Scoring** | 9.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.5 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk-Prioritization** | 8.5 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Assesment

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | 9.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Intelligence** | 9.1 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Contextual Data** | 8.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Automation

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | 7.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | 7.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Testing** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Test Automation** | 8.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **InsightVM (Nexpose)** | 9.0/10 | 14 |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Activity Monitoring

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Usage Monitoring** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 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

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Analysis** | 9.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security Automation** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Integration** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multicloud Visibility** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### API Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **InsightVM (Nexpose)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### API Management 

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | 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 | InsightVM (Nexpose) | 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 | InsightVM (Nexpose) | 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 | 

### ServiceNow Store Apps

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **InsightVM (Nexpose)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### ServiceNow Apps

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **ServiceNow Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Value** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Attack Surface Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **InsightVM (Nexpose)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | 8.3/10 | 6 |

#### Asset Management

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | 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 | InsightVM (Nexpose) | 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 | InsightVM (Nexpose) | 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 | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | 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 | 

### AWS Marketplace

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **InsightVM (Nexpose)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **InsightVM (Nexpose)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | InsightVM (Nexpose) | 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 | InsightVM (Nexpose) | 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 | InsightVM (Nexpose) | 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 | InsightVM (Nexpose) | 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 (1):** [Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-scanner)

**Unique to InsightVM (Nexpose) (5):** [AWS Marketplace Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/aws-marketplace), [Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-monitoring-and-analytics), [Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/risk-based-vulnerability-management), [Cloud Workload Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-workload-protection-platforms), [ServiceNow Marketplace Apps](https://www.g2.com/categories/servicenow-store-apps)

**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)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | InsightVM (Nexpose) | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 14.1% | 25.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.8% | 40.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 52.1% | 34.2% | 

### By Industry

#### InsightVM (Nexpose)

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.9%
- **Financial Services:** 9.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 8.5%
- **Insurance:** 7.0%
- **Banking:** 5.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.2%
- **Utilities:** 2.8%
- **Government Relations:** 2.8%
- **Security and Investigations:** 2.8%
- **Retail:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 36.6%

#### 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%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to InsightVM (Nexpose)

- [Tenable Vulnerability Management](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-vulnerability-management/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (130 reviews)
- [Tenable Security Center](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-security-center/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (83 reviews)
- [Wiz](https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (845 reviews)
- [Qualys VMDR](https://www.g2.com/products/qualys-vmdr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (168 reviews)
- [Microsoft Defender for Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (455 reviews)
- [IBM QRadar SIEM](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-ibm-qradar-siem/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (339 reviews)
- [Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (129 reviews)
- [Intruder](https://www.g2.com/products/intruder/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (219 reviews)
- [FortiCNAPP](https://www.g2.com/products/forticnapp/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (386 reviews)
- [Orca Security](https://www.g2.com/products/orca-security/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (313 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)
- [Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (129 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)

---
## Top Discussions

### InsightVM (Nexpose)

- Title: [What is InsightVM (Nexpose) used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-insightvm-nexpose-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is used for Vulnerability management. It uses risk score to find out which machine has more risk."
- Title: [What is InsightVM?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-insightvm) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is Vulnerability management tool."
- Title: [How to generate a report with specific field in CSV format?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37852-how-to-generate-a-report-with-specific-field-in-csv-format) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can customize the report template"

### 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/insightvm-nexpose-vs-tenable-nessus)