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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (44.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase
No pricing available
Tenable Nessus
Star Rating
(297)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansZenmap
Star Rating
(28)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Tenable Nessus excels in automated scans, achieving a score of 9.0, which reviewers say significantly reduces the time spent on vulnerability assessments compared to Zenmap's score of 8.3.
- Reviewers mention that both products have a strong detection rate of 8.8, but users on G2 highlight that Tenable Nessus provides more comprehensive vulnerability intelligence, making it a preferred choice for organizations focused on in-depth analysis.
- G2 users indicate that Tenable Nessus has a more robust compliance testing feature, scoring 8.8, while Zenmap's score of 8.5 is noted as slightly less effective in meeting regulatory requirements.
- Users say that Tenable Nessus offers better quality of support with a score of 8.4, whereas Zenmap's support quality is rated lower at 8.2, leading to concerns about timely assistance during critical vulnerabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Zenmap shines in black box testing with a score of 9.3, which users report is particularly beneficial for penetration testing scenarios, while Tenable Nessus scores lower at 7.6 in this area.
- Users on G2 highlight that Tenable Nessus has a more favorable product direction score of 8.9, indicating a strong commitment to future enhancements, while Zenmap's score of 9.5 suggests it may be more focused on current features rather than future growth.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Tenable 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
Zenmap
No pricing availableFree Trial
Tenable Nessus
Free Trial is available
Zenmap
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
245
9.1
23
Ease of Use
8.9
247
8.8
23
Ease of Setup
8.8
169
8.9
11
Ease of Admin
8.9
160
8.7
10
Quality of Support
8.4
227
8.1
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
148
7.9
7
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
236
9.5
23
Features by Category
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
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Administration
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Analysis
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Testing
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Performance
Feature Not Available
7.3
13
8.9
139
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Verified
8.8
16
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6.7
137
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Verified
6.9
15
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Verified
9.1
134
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Verified
8.3
12
Network
8.8
135
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Verified
8.6
14
8.8
128
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Verified
9.0
16
8.4
112
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Verified
7.3
13
Application
Feature Not Available
8.3
14
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Verified
7.3
85
8.7
9
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Verified
7.8
104
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
API Management
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Security Testing
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Security Management
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Asset Management
6.9
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
4.7
6
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.3
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Risk Management
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
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Cloud Visibility
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Security
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Identity
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Tenable Nessus and Zenmap are categorized as Vulnerability Scanner
Unique Categories
Tenable Nessus is categorized as Attack Surface Management, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and API Security
Zenmap has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Tenable Nessus
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zenmap
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
26.0%
Computer & Network Security
16.7%
Financial Services
7.8%
Computer Software
6.4%
Banking
4.6%
Other
38.4%
Information Technology and Services
38.5%
Computer Networking
11.5%
Computer & Network Security
11.5%
Marketing and Advertising
7.7%
Education Management
7.7%
Other
23.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
Can we find out Web application vulnearabilities at code level using Zenmap? if so How?
1 Comment
MA
Zenmap is not a Web app vulnerability scanner. With Zenmap you can do network level vulnerability scanning on your web server (check for open ports and...Read more
Is Zenmap tool used for ethical hacking ?,
1 Comment
LC
It can be used for ethical hacking, remember it helps you to identify devices and find vulnerabilities within the networkRead more
Zenmap has no more discussions with answers
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