# Invicti vs Tenable Nessus Comparison

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the difference between Invicti vs Tenable Nessus?

Invicti and Tenable Nessus both score 4.5/5 on G2, but Invicti stands out for ease of use and setup, while Tenable Nessus is favored for vulnerability identification and detection.

| [Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti/reviews) | [Tenable Nessus](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-nessus/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (72 reviews) | 4.5/5 (305 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Mid-Market |
| 9.1 | 8.8 |
| 8.9 | 8.4 |
| Ease of Use (9 all-time mentions) | Vulnerability Identification (20 all-time mentions) |



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

Invicti is perceived as the stronger value on pricing satisfaction, with a higher Price/Cost-related score than Tenable Nessus.

- **Invicti:** Reviewers highlight reasonable pricing and value for certification and compliance needs.
- **Tenable Nessus:** Recent reviews note increasing costs and licensing complexity as a concern, especially for larger environments.



### What are the best alternatives to Invicti and Tenable Nessus?

The top three alternatives to Invicti and Tenable Nessus are Intruder, Veracode Application Security Platform, and — (no third alternative with sufficient data).

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti/reviews) | 4.5/5 (72 reviews) | Reviewers highlight reasonable pricing | Ease of Use |
| [Tenable Nessus](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-nessus/reviews) | 4.5/5 (305 reviews) | Recent reviews note increasing costs | Vulnerability Identification |
| [Intruder](https://www.g2.com/products/intruder/reviews) | 4.8/5 (209 reviews) | — | — |
| [Veracode Application Security Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veracode-application-security-platform/reviews) | 3.8/5 (26 reviews) | — | — |



### Which Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) features should I prioritize when comparing Invicti and Tenable Nessus?

Buyers should prioritize ease of use, vulnerability detection accuracy, reporting quality, integration capabilities, and automation features when comparing Invicti and Tenable Nessus.

- **Ease of Use:** Invicti (9.1 score, 9 all-time mentions); Tenable Nessus (8.9 score, 16 all-time mentions).
- **Vulnerability Detection Accuracy:** Invicti (6 all-time mentions for vulnerability detection, 5 for accuracy of results); Tenable Nessus (18 all-time mentions for vulnerability detection, 20 for vulnerability identification).
- **Reporting Quality:** Invicti (6 all-time mentions for reporting quality); Tenable Nessus (detailed reporting cited in recent reviews).
- **Integration Capabilities:** Invicti (4 all-time mentions for integrations); Tenable Nessus (integration support cited in recent reviews).
- **Automation Features:** Invicti (4 all-time mentions for automated scanning); Tenable Nessus (15 all-time mentions for automated scanning).



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

Invicti's headline strength is ease of use and setup, while Tenable Nessus excels in vulnerability identification and detection.

- **Invicti strengths:** Ease of use (9 all-time mentions), scanning technology (7), reporting quality (6), vulnerability detection (6), accuracy of results (5), automated scanning (4), easy integrations (4).
- **Invicti trade-offs:** Some reviewers note challenges with customer support (3 all-time mentions), performance overhead on large scans, and complex authentication flows.
- **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).
- **Tenable Nessus trade-offs:** Reviewers cite slow scanning (7 all-time mentions), increasing costs (6), limited features (6), complexity for advanced use (5), and false positives (5).



### Is Invicti or Tenable Nessus better for small businesses?

Tenable Nessus is the better fit for small businesses, as its largest reviewer segment is Mid-Market with strong ease-of-use sentiment, while Invicti is more enterprise-focused.

- **Invicti:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers highlight ease of use and setup but focus on enterprise-scale needs.
- **Tenable Nessus:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers consistently praise its straightforward setup and user-friendly interface for smaller teams.



### Which Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) platform has better integrations?

Invicti is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions than Tenable Nessus.

- **Invicti:** Reviewers mention integrations with Jenkins, GitLab, and Jira, with 4 all-time mentions for integrations.
- **Tenable Nessus:** Reviewers cite integration support in recent reviews, but no specific third-party tools are named with sufficient frequency.



### How do Invicti and Tenable Nessus compare on customer support?

Invicti scores higher on Quality of Support (8.9 vs. 8.4), but the difference is below the materiality threshold, indicating near-parity in support satisfaction.

- **Invicti:** Reviewers frequently describe prompt and helpful support, though a minority cite slow or less interactive experiences.
- **Tenable Nessus:** Reviewers note quick and helpful support, with some mentioning delays in scheduling calls or limited support for advanced issues.



### Which is easier to implement, Invicti or Tenable Nessus?

Invicti and Tenable Nessus score within 0.3 points on Ease of Setup (9.1 vs. 8.8), indicating near-parity in implementation experience.

- **Invicti:** Reviewers highlight quick and easy setup, with many able to start scanning within minutes and minimal configuration required.
- **Tenable Nessus:** Reviewers describe straightforward deployment and configuration, with most able to get up and running quickly, though advanced features may require more technical knowledge.



### Which product has better Reporting?

Invicti is favored for Reporting, with more reviewer-cited mentions and higher reporting quality sentiment than Tenable Nessus.

- **Invicti:** Reporting Quality (6 all-time mentions), customizable and well-formatted reports, praised for executive and developer summaries.
- **Tenable Nessus:** Reviewers note detailed and audit-friendly reports, but also cite limited customization and export options in recent reviews.



| | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 72 | 307 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (47.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Invicti

Pros:
- Ease of Use (9 reviews)
- Scanning Technology (7 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (3 reviews)
- Slow Performance (3 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 | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (60 reviews) | 9.0 (253 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (60 reviews) | 8.9 (256 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (50 reviews) | 8.8 (178 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (47 reviews) | 8.9 (164 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (60 reviews) | 8.4 (234 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (45 reviews) | 8.7 (152 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (55 reviews) | 8.9 (241 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Invicti

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Tenable Nessus

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Pro - 1 Year

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

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

Key Features:
- Automate your vulnerability scanning process

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Vulnerability Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Invicti** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Invicti | 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 | 

### Website Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Invicti** | 8.9/10 | 26 |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Content Delivery** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard & Reporting** | 9.5 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Alerting** | 9.0 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Analysis

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Blacklist and Whitelist** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Assessment** | 9.3 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | 9.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Web-Application Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Threat Protection

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Firewall** | 7.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **DDoS Protection** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly/Malware Detection** | 8.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Removal** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **SQL Injections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Response** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Log Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Penetration Testing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Invicti** | 8.7/10 | 21 |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **API** | 8.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Extensibility** | 8.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Analytics** | 9.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Issue Tracking** | 8.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reconnaissance** | 9.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scan** | 9.7 (18 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 | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Command-Line Tools** | 7.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Manual Testing** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Test Automation** | 9.0 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Invicti | 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 | 

### Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Invicti** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

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

#### Analysis

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Code Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrated Development Environment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Testing

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Command-Line Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manual Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Test Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Source-Code Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Detection Rate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **False Positives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Debugging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Developers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deployment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Invicti** | 8.4/10 | 31 |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | 8.2 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Extensibility** | 8.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Analytics** | 9.0 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Tracking** | 9.2 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scan** | 9.4 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Code Analysis** | 7.6 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Testing

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Manual Testing** | 7.1 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Test Automation** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Testing** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Black-Box Scanning** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Detection Rate** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **False Positives** | 7.5 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Vulnerability Scanner

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Invicti** | 8.6/10 | 21 |
| **Tenable Nessus** | 8.2/10 | 164 |

#### Performance

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Issue Tracking** | 8.6 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 
| **Detection Rate** | 9.0 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (143 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **False Positives** | 8.0 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.7 (140 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Automated Scans** | 9.1 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (137 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Anomaly/Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Network

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Testing** | 8.7 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (137 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Perimeter Scanning** | 8.6 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (132 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | 8.3 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 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 | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Manual Application Testing** | 8.2 (15 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | 8.2 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.3 (84 reviews) | 
| **Black Box Testing** | 9.2 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.8 (103 reviews) | 
| **Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner

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

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Invicti | 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 | 

### Software Composition Analysis

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Invicti** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality - Software Composition Analysis 

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transparency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remediation Suggestions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Thorough Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### API Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Invicti** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### API Management 

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **API Discovery** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **API Monitoring** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Security Testing

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **API Verification** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **API Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

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

### Attack Surface Management

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

#### Asset Management

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

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Invicti | 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 | 

### Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Invicti** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Risk management - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Vulnerability Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Assessment and Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration and efficiency - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integration with Development Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation and Efficiency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting and Analytics - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Trend Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI  - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Static Code Analysis

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Invicti** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Static Code Analysis

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Invicti** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Invicti | 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 | Invicti | 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 | Invicti | 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 | Invicti | 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 | 

### Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Invicti** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)

| Feature | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (3):** [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), [Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-scanner)

**Unique to Invicti (7):** [Penetration Testing Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/penetration-testing-tools), [Website Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/website-security), [Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/static-application-security-testing-sast), [Software Composition Analysis Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-composition-analysis), [Static Code Analysis Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/static-code-analysis), [Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/interactive-application-security-testing-iast), [Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/application-security-posture-management-aspm)

**Unique to Tenable Nessus (1):** [ Attack Surface Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/attack-surface-management)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Invicti | Tenable Nessus | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 22.1% | 25.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 30.9% | 40.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 47.1% | 34.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Invicti

- **Computer Software:** 12.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 10.6%
- **Financial Services:** 9.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 6.1%
- **Internet:** 6.1%
- **Insurance:** 4.5%
- **Automotive:** 3.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.0%
- **Education Management:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 33.3%

#### Tenable Nessus

- **Information Technology and Services:** 25.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 16.9%
- **Financial Services:** 7.2%
- **Computer Software:** 5.9%
- **Banking:** 4.8%
- **Government Administration:** 3.8%
- **Higher Education:** 3.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.4%
- **Education Management:** 2.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 26.2%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Invicti

- [Intruder](https://www.g2.com/products/intruder/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (219 reviews)
- [Veracode Application Security Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veracode-application-security-platform/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (26 reviews)
- [HCL AppScan](https://www.g2.com/products/hcl-appscan/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (89 reviews)
- [Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (129 reviews)
- [GitLab](https://www.g2.com/products/gitlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (901 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)
- [Wiz](https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (845 reviews)
- [Postman](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1798 reviews)
- [GitHub](https://www.g2.com/products/github/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2403 reviews)

### Alternatives to Tenable Nessus

- [Intruder](https://www.g2.com/products/intruder/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (219 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 (239 reviews)
- [APPCHECK](https://www.g2.com/products/appcheck/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (67 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Invicti

- Title: [What is Invicti (formerly Netsparker) used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-invicti-formerly-netsparker-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Dynamic application Security Scanning - DAST Scan"
- Title: [What are URL rewrites and URL rewrite rules?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/netsparker-web-application-security-scanner-96cf6c3d-02fc-4405-a800-e28a0f893517) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Web application developers use URL Rewrite Rules to hide parameters in the URL directory structure and is typically used to make it easier for search engines..."
- Title: [What is the Knowledge base node and what is reported in it?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/netsparker-web-application-security-scanner) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Netsparker Desktop and Netsparker Cloud are not just web vulnerability scanners that automatically identify vulnerabilities in web applications. They are all..."
- Title: [How Does Netsparker Integrate with Your Existing SDLC?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/netsparker-scanners-faqs-e4a57e60-032c-4486-a798-94cc2b423ed8) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We developed the TeamCity, Jenkins and Bamboo plugins to help you complete the Netsparker Cloud-assisted SDLC. Using our plugins, users with Administration..."
- Title: [What are the Plans & Editions of Netsparker?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/netsparker-scanners-faqs-7c0a080f-a51b-479a-9fd4-47828171f241) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The New Netsparker Plans:

Netsparker Standard – this plan includes Netsparker Desktop, which allows you to scan up to 20 websites
Netsparker Team – this..."

### 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/invicti-vs-tenable-nessus)