Compare Detectify and Tenable Nessus 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (39.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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$3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase
Detectify
Star Rating
(51)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(284)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Detectify excels in Asset Discovery with a perfect score of 10.0, making it highly effective for identifying assets within a network, while Tenable Nessus offers a solid performance but does not match this level of effectiveness.
- Reviewers mention that Detectify's Quality of Support is notably high at 9.4, indicating a strong customer service experience, whereas Tenable Nessus has a lower score of 8.4, suggesting room for improvement in their support services.
- G2 users highlight Detectify's Automated Scans feature, scoring 8.9, as user-friendly and efficient, while Tenable Nessus slightly outperforms with a score of 9.0, indicating a marginally better automated scanning experience.
- Users on G2 report that Detectify's Continuous Monitoring feature is rated a perfect 10.0, showcasing its capability to provide ongoing security assessments, while Tenable Nessus, although strong, does not reach this level of effectiveness.
- Reviewers mention that Detectify's Test Automation feature is highly praised with a score of 9.7, making it a preferred choice for users looking for automated testing solutions, while Tenable Nessus scores 9.0, indicating it is still effective but not as highly regarded.
- Users say that Detectify's Vulnerability Intelligence feature scores 9.0, providing valuable insights into potential vulnerabilities, while Tenable Nessus scores slightly higher at 9.0 as well, but users feel that Detectify offers a more intuitive interface for accessing this information.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Detectify
Full EASM solution
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Designed for large organizations, this scalable package offers broader coverage of your external attack surface, is made for easy and flexible roll-out, and provides additional Enterprise support.
- Advanced API functionality and easy domain verification
- Extended authentication control with SSO access and 2FA
- Multi team set-up for flexible organizing of assets, access levels and results
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
Free Trial
Detectify
Free Trial is available
Tenable Nessus
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
34
9.0
234
Ease of Use
9.0
35
8.9
235
Ease of Setup
9.2
25
8.7
157
Ease of Admin
8.7
26
8.9
151
Quality of Support
9.4
31
8.4
217
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
24
8.6
139
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
31
8.9
224
Features by Category
Administration
7.5
10
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
Risk Analysis
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Threat Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Administration
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Analysis
7.8
6
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
Testing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
Administration
7.6
7
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
Analysis
7.3
10
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Testing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
5.8
11
Not enough data
Performance
8.5
16
Feature Not Available
8.5
19
8.8
127
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Verified
6.3
19
6.7
125
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Verified
8.9
20
9.0
122
|
Verified
Network
8.0
11
8.8
123
|
Verified
8.3
12
8.8
116
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Verified
8.3
10
8.4
100
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Verified
Application
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
6.5
9
7.3
74
8.2
14
7.6
94
Asset Management
10.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
Risk Management
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Detectify and Tenable Nessus are categorized as Vulnerability Scanner and Attack Surface Management
Unique Categories
Detectify is categorized as Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Penetration Testing, Website Security, and Exposure Management Platforms
Tenable Nessus has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Detectify
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
20.8%
Computer Software
14.6%
Computer & Network Security
6.3%
Retail
4.2%
Higher Education
4.2%
Other
50.0%
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
Detectify
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Andrew S.
Verified User in Computer Software
We've tried many other security scanners, all the others felt old or over complicated. Switching to Detectify it immediately started reporting on much more modern security checks. I can rest safer knowing that as new vulnerabilities are discovered on the...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Retail
not much additional context to help understand why a vulnerability is a vulnerability. Would be great to see something like what they do in snyk where it shows if a vulnerability is exploitable
Tenable Nessus
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Rajesh R K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
1. Suitable for discovering flaws, that could be established regularly to function independently. 2. It is really straightforward to set up but responsive throughout settings, however, a new user is using it. 3. Updates of the Software were...
Most Helpful Critical Review
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
Andrew S.
Verified User in Computer Software
We've tried many other security scanners, all the others felt old or over complicated. Switching to Detectify it immediately started reporting on much more modern security checks. I can rest safer knowing that as new vulnerabilities are discovered on the...
Rajesh R K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
1. Suitable for discovering flaws, that could be established regularly to function independently. 2. It is really straightforward to set up but responsive throughout settings, however, a new user is using it. 3. Updates of the Software were...
Verified User in Retail
not much additional context to help understand why a vulnerability is a vulnerability. Would be great to see something like what they do in snyk where it shows if a vulnerability is exploitable
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
Alternatives
Discussions
Do we have a solution to exclude or tag the findings that have been already reviewed?
1 comment
Official Response from Detectify
Hi Francesco,
Thanks for your question. In the deep scan results you can tag findings as "fixed". There you can also filter by the "new" tag. To be able...Read more
Detectify has no more 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
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