Compare Pentera and Tenable Nessus 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (52.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (39.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase
Pentera
Star Rating
(137)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (52.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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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
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 testing with a score of 9.2, while Pentera also performs well with a score of 9.1. Reviewers mention that Nessus's automated scans are particularly effective for routine vulnerability assessments.
- Reviewers mention that Pentera shines in breach simulation with a score of 9.1, which allows organizations to test their defenses against real-world attack scenarios. In contrast, Tenable Nessus has a lower score in this area, indicating it may not provide the same level of simulation capabilities.
- Users on G2 highlight that Tenable Nessus has a strong asset discovery feature with a score of 9.3, which is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities across an organization’s infrastructure. Pentera, while also effective, scores lower in this area, suggesting it may not be as comprehensive in asset management.
- Reviewers say that Pentera's quality of support is rated higher at 9.1 compared to Tenable Nessus's 8.4. Users report that Pentera's support team is responsive and helpful, which can be a significant factor for organizations needing assistance.
- G2 users mention that Tenable Nessus has a better ease of setup score of 8.7 compared to Pentera's 8.0. This indicates that users find Nessus easier to implement, which can be a critical factor for teams with limited resources or expertise.
- Users report that both products have strong detection rates, with Tenable Nessus scoring 8.8 and Pentera at 8.4. However, reviewers mention that Nessus's detection capabilities are often praised for their accuracy and reliability in identifying vulnerabilities.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Pentera
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
Pentera
No trial information availableTenable Nessus
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
99
9.0
234
Ease of Use
8.7
131
8.9
235
Ease of Setup
8.0
122
8.7
157
Ease of Admin
8.7
90
8.9
151
Quality of Support
9.2
97
8.4
217
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
86
8.6
139
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
101
8.9
224
Features by Category
Administration
7.2
44
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
Analysis
7.9
47
Not enough data
8.6
41
Not enough data
8.5
50
Not enough data
Testing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
8.5
47
Not enough data
Performance
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.8
127
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Verified
Feature Not Available
6.7
125
|
Verified
9.2
18
9.0
122
|
Verified
Network
8.2
20
8.8
123
|
Verified
8.5
18
8.8
116
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
100
|
Verified
Application
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.3
74
9.1
22
7.6
94
Simulation
8.5
31
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
31
Not enough data
9.0
29
Not enough data
Customization
8.7
29
Not enough data
8.7
30
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
Administration
7.9
33
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
9.3
29
Not enough data
Risk Analysis
8.5
19
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
Vulnerability Assesment
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.2
18
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
7.7
19
Not enough data
Automation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
Configuration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Visibility
8.3
7
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
Vulnerability Management
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
Asset Management
8.5
42
Not enough data
7.3
41
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.2
35
Not enough data
8.2
39
Not enough data
7.9
36
Not enough data
7.9
39
Not enough data
Risk Management
8.2
44
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
44
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Orchestration
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Information
7.5
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Personalization
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Pentera and Tenable Nessus are categorized as Attack Surface Management and Vulnerability Scanner
Unique Categories
Tenable Nessus has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Pentera
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
9.0%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Banking
8.2%
Financial Services
6.0%
Computer & Network Security
6.0%
Other
62.7%
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
Pentera
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nemi G.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
The ability to similate real world attacks, test the response of my deployed controls to see if they are setup appropriately and as effective as i want them to be. The most striking benefit is the ability to go from point in time, sample based testing to...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Media Production
I would prefer more factual technical content and less advertising
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
Nemi G.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
The ability to similate real world attacks, test the response of my deployed controls to see if they are setup appropriately and as effective as i want them to be. The most striking benefit is the ability to go from point in time, sample based testing to...
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 Media Production
I would prefer more factual technical content and less advertising
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
Pentera 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
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