# Rapid7 Security Services vs Tenable Nessus Comparison | | Rapid7 Security Services | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 3.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 12 | 303 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (33.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (39.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Rapid7 Security Services **Not enough data** ### Tenable Nessus Pros: - Vulnerability Identification (20 reviews) - Vulnerability Detection (18 reviews) Cons: - Slow Scanning (7 reviews) - Expensive (6 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Rapid7 Security Services | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | Not enough data | 9.0 (250 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | 8.9 (252 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.8 (174 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.9 (161 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | Not enough data | 8.4 (231 reviews) | | **Quality of Work** | 6.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Responsiveness** | 5.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Expertise of Team** | 6.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Execution Ability** | 5.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Communication Skills** | 6.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Professionalism** | 7.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 6.3 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (149 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | Not enough data | 8.9 (239 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Rapid7 Security Services #### 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 --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Security and Privacy Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Rapid7 Security Services** | N/A | N/A | | **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A | #### Planning | Feature | Rapid7 Security Services | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | Rapid7 Security Services | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Rapid7 Security Services** | N/A | N/A | | **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | Rapid7 Security Services | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Extensibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analysis | Feature | Rapid7 Security Services | 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 | Rapid7 Security Services | 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 | |---|---|---| | **Rapid7 Security Services** | N/A | N/A | | **Tenable Nessus** | 8.2/10 | 160 | #### Performance | Feature | Rapid7 Security Services | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Detection Rate** | Not enough data | 8.9 (141 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **False Positives** | Not enough data | 6.7 (138 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Automated Scans** | Not enough data | 9.0 (135 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Network | Feature | Rapid7 Security Services | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Compliance Testing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (135 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Perimeter Scanning** | Not enough data | 8.8 (129 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.4 (110 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Application | Feature | Rapid7 Security Services | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Manual Application Testing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Static Code Analysis** | Not enough data | 7.3 (83 reviews) | | **Black Box Testing** | Not enough data | 7.8 (102 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner | Feature | Rapid7 Security Services | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | ### API Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Rapid7 Security Services** | N/A | N/A | | **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A | #### API Management | Feature | Rapid7 Security Services | 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 | Rapid7 Security Services | 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 | Rapid7 Security Services | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Security and Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Anomoly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Bot Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Attack Surface Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Rapid7 Security Services** | N/A | N/A | | **Tenable Nessus** | 8.3/10 | 6 | #### Asset Management | Feature | Rapid7 Security Services | 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) | #### Monitoring | Feature | Rapid7 Security Services | 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) | #### Risk Management | Feature | Rapid7 Security Services | 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 | Rapid7 Security Services | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Cloud Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Rapid7 Security Services** | N/A | N/A | | **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A | #### Cloud Visibility | Feature | Rapid7 Security Services | 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 | Rapid7 Security Services | 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 | #### Identity | Feature | Rapid7 Security Services | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### IoT Security Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Rapid7 Security Services** | N/A | N/A | | **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Rapid7 Security Services | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Penetration Testing Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Rapid7 Security Services** | N/A | N/A | | **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Penetration Testing | Feature | Rapid7 Security Services | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### B2B Services | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Rapid7 Security Services** | N/A | N/A | | **Tenable Nessus** | N/A | N/A | #### Team Quality | Feature | Rapid7 Security Services | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Change Management Skills** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Executive Presence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Vertical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Technology Partnerships** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Rapid7 Security Services (9):** [Other Security Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-security-services), [Vulnerability Assessment Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-assessment-services), [Threat Intelligence Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/threat-intelligence-services), [Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs)](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-security-services-mssp), [Incident Response Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/incident-response-services), [Application Security Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/application-security-services), [Cybersecurity Consulting Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/cybersecurity-consulting), [IoT Security Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-security-services), [Penetration Testing Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/penetration-testing-services) **Unique to Tenable Nessus (4):** [ Attack Surface Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/attack-surface-management), [Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-scanner), [Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/dynamic-application-security-testing-dast), [API Security Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-security) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Rapid7 Security Services | Tenable Nessus | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 33.3% | 25.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 33.3% | 39.5% | | **Enterprise** | 33.3% | 34.6% | ### By Industry #### Rapid7 Security Services - **Computer & Network Security:** 16.7% - **Manufacturing:** 8.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 8.3% - **Financial Services:** 8.3% - **Farming:** 8.3% - **Environmental Services:** 8.3% - **Defense & Space:** 8.3% - **Computer Software:** 8.3% - **Computer Games:** 8.3% - **Chemicals:** 8.3% - **Other:** 8.3% #### Tenable Nessus - **Information Technology and Services:** 25.5% - **Computer & Network Security:** 16.8% - **Financial Services:** 7.3% - **Computer Software:** 5.9% - **Banking:** 4.5% - **Government Administration:** 3.8% - **Higher Education:** 3.5% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.4% - **Education Management:** 2.1% - **Telecommunications:** 2.1% - **Other:** 25.9% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Rapid7 Security Services - [Insight Assurance](https://www.g2.com/products/insight-assurance/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (134 reviews) - [SHI](https://www.g2.com/products/shi/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (119 reviews) - [Accenture](https://www.g2.com/products/accenture/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (107 reviews) - 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[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 (813 reviews) - [Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (129 reviews) - [Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/acunetix-by-invicti/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (105 reviews) - [Pentest-Tools.com](https://www.g2.com/products/pentest-tools-com/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (100 reviews) - [Veracode Application Security Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veracode-application-security-platform/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (26 reviews) - [Orca Security](https://www.g2.com/products/orca-security/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (279 reviews) - [APPCHECK](https://www.g2.com/products/appcheck/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (67 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Rapid7 Security Services - Title: [Is Rapid7 free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-rapid7-free) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "It's not free but it give you an trial version " ### 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." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/rapid7-security-services-vs-tenable-nessus)