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At a Glance
DefectDojo
DefectDojo
Star Rating
(11)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Tenable Nessus
Tenable Nessus
Star Rating
(284)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Tenable Nessus excels in automated scans with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for organizations that require frequent vulnerability assessments. In contrast, DefectDojo's automated scans score lower at 6.9, which may limit its effectiveness for users needing robust automation.
  • Reviewers mention that Tenable Nessus has a strong detection rate of 8.8, which is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities accurately. DefectDojo, while still effective, has a slightly lower detection rate of 8.5, indicating that users may find it less reliable in some scenarios.
  • G2 users highlight that DefectDojo shines in issue tracking with a score of 9.2, providing a more comprehensive view of vulnerabilities and their statuses. Tenable Nessus, while competent, scores lower at 8.5, which may affect users who prioritize detailed tracking of issues.
  • Users on G2 report that Tenable Nessus has a higher false positive rate of 6.7, which can lead to unnecessary alerts and wasted resources. In contrast, DefectDojo has a better score of 7.7, suggesting it may provide more accurate results and reduce alert fatigue.
  • Reviewers mention that DefectDojo offers superior ease of administration with a score of 9.8, making it more user-friendly for teams managing vulnerabilities. Tenable Nessus, while still manageable, scores 8.9, indicating that users may find DefectDojo easier to navigate and maintain.
  • Users say that Tenable Nessus has a strong focus on compliance testing with a score of 8.8, which is essential for organizations needing to meet regulatory requirements. DefectDojo, however, scores lower at 7.6, which may be a consideration for users prioritizing compliance in their vulnerability management strategy.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DefectDojo
No pricing available
Tenable Nessus
Pro - 1 Year
$3,390.00
1 License With One-Time Purchase
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Free Trial
DefectDojo
No trial information available
Tenable Nessus
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
11
9.0
234
Ease of Use
8.8
11
8.9
235
Ease of Setup
9.2
8
8.7
157
Ease of Admin
9.8
8
8.9
151
Quality of Support
8.5
10
8.4
217
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
7
8.6
139
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
11
8.9
224
Features by Category
8.0
64
8.2
881
Performance
9.2
8
Feature Not Available
8.5
8
8.8
127
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7.7
5
6.7
125
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6.9
6
9.0
122
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Verified
Network
7.6
7
8.8
123
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7.8
6
8.8
116
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8.3
6
8.4
100
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Verified
Application
8.6
6
Feature Not Available
7.8
6
7.3
74
7.5
6
7.6
94
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Monitoring
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Risk Management
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Generative AI
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DefectDojo
DefectDojo
Tenable Nessus
Tenable Nessus
DefectDojo and Tenable Nessus are categorized as Vulnerability Scanner
Unique Categories
DefectDojo
DefectDojo has no unique categories
Tenable Nessus
Tenable Nessus is categorized as Attack Surface Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DefectDojo
DefectDojo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
36.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
63.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Tenable Nessus
Tenable Nessus
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
27.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.8%
Reviewers' Industry
DefectDojo
DefectDojo
Computer & Network Security
63.6%
Information Technology and Services
27.3%
Staffing and Recruiting
9.1%
Other
0.0%
Tenable Nessus
Tenable Nessus
Information Technology and Services
26.8%
Computer & Network Security
17.5%
Financial Services
6.7%
Computer Software
6.3%
Banking
4.8%
Other
37.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
DefectDojo
DefectDojo
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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Henry E.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The product has a very simple user interface that enables most users to easily navigate around without any hardship or challenge as it is a straightforward tool to most beginners. The software integration with Jira has a huge impact hence it enhances...

Most Helpful Critical Review
MS
Marilena S.
Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting

There is not much to dislike about the product but customer support is not prioritized as the support team could take days to solve customer’s issues.

Tenable Nessus
Tenable Nessus
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jatin .
J
Jatin .
Verified User in Hospitality

1. Detection capabilities are quite good in comparison to number of other similar solutions. 2. Easy to navigate and use GUI. 3. Most important, their plugin repo is always to the mark and updated, which help detects critical vulnerability without...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

Lots of Issues over the past year. No Real Feature Updates. All Features are being updated to Tenable.io & Tenable.sc

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Discussions
DefectDojo
DefectDojo Discussions
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I'm a consultant; can I use Nessus Professional to conduct my client's vulnerability scanning?
2 comments
ANKIT S.
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