Introducing G2.ai, the future of software buying.Try now
Compare Qualys PCI and Tenable Nessus 
Featured Products
Sponsored
You’re seeing this ad based on the product’s relevance to this page. Sponsored content does not receive preferential treatment in any of G2’s ratings.
Intruder
Visit Website
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (53.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (39.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase
Qualys PCI
Star Rating
(14)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (53.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Qualys PCITenable Nessus
Star Rating
(298)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansQualys PCI vs Tenable Nessus
- Reviewers felt that Tenable Nessus meets the needs of their business better than Qualys PCI.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Tenable Nessus is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Tenable Nessus over Qualys PCI.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Qualys PCI
No pricing availableTenable Nessus
Pro - 1 Year
$3,390.00
1 License With One-Time Purchase
1-year license of the industry-leading vulnerability assessment solution.
- Automate your vulnerability scanning process
Free Trial
Qualys PCI
No trial information availableTenable Nessus
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
7
9.0
246
Ease of Use
6.9
7
8.9
248
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.8
170
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.9
160
Quality of Support
7.4
7
8.4
228
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.7
148
Product Direction (% positive)
6.1
6
9.0
237
Features by Category
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Testing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
140
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
137
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
134
|
Verified
Network
Not enough data
8.8
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
128
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
112
|
Verified
Application
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
85
Not enough data
7.8
104
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
API Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Testing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Asset Management
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
4.7
6
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Risk Management
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Security Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Qualys PCI and Tenable Nessus share no categories
Unique Categories
Qualys PCI is categorized as Security Compliance
Tenable Nessus is categorized as Attack Surface Management, Vulnerability Scanner, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and API Security
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Qualys PCI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Tenable Nessus
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
23.1%
Financial Services
15.4%
Telecommunications
7.7%
Oil & Energy
7.7%
Internet
7.7%
Other
38.5%
Information Technology and Services
25.9%
Computer & Network Security
17.0%
Financial Services
7.8%
Computer Software
6.4%
Banking
4.6%
Other
38.3%
Discussions
Qualys PCI has no discussions with answers
I'm a consultant; can I use Nessus Professional to conduct my client's vulnerability scanning?
2 Comments
AS
Yes, you can.Read more
Is Nessus professional the right product for me?
2 Comments
Official Response from Tenable Nessus
Nessus Professional has always been designed for the security professional. The typical Nessus user is a consultant or contractor who is very experienced...Read more
Can I use Nessus professional data in other applications?
2 Comments
Official Response from Tenable Nessus
Yes. Many third party applications can incorporate a Nessus file. This allows consultants to share the data with their clients’ other applications for the...Read more
Hunting for software insights?
With over 3 million reviews, we can provide the specific details that help you make an informed software buying decision for your business. Finding the right product is important, let us help.
