Compare Pentest-Tools.com and Tenable Nessus 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (39.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase
Pentest-Tools.com
Star Rating
(96)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 5 pricing plansTenable Nessus
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
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Tenable Nessus excels in its Vulnerability Assessment capabilities, scoring 9.2, which reviewers mention provides comprehensive scanning and detailed reporting features that are crucial for identifying security weaknesses.
- Reviewers mention that Pentest-Tools.com shines in Ease of Use with a score of 9.5, indicating that its user-friendly interface and straightforward setup process make it accessible for small businesses without extensive IT resources.
- G2 users highlight Tenable Nessus's Automated Scans feature, scoring 9.0, as a significant advantage, allowing for regular and efficient vulnerability assessments, which is essential for maintaining security hygiene.
- Users on G2 report that Pentest-Tools.com offers superior Quality of Support with a score of 9.3, emphasizing that their responsive customer service and extensive documentation help users resolve issues quickly.
- Reviewers say that Tenable Nessus has a robust Detection Rate of 8.8, which users appreciate for its effectiveness in identifying vulnerabilities, although some mention that it can generate a higher number of false positives (6.7) compared to Pentest-Tools.com.
- Users report that Pentest-Tools.com provides excellent Compliance Testing features, scoring 7.6, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses needing to adhere to regulatory standards, while Tenable Nessus scores higher at 8.8 in this area, indicating a more comprehensive approach.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Pentest-Tools.com
Free
Free
Unlimited scans for up to 5 assets and 2 parallel scans.
- Small business scope
- Light tools exclusively
- 30 days access to reports
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
Pentest-Tools.com
No trial information availableTenable Nessus
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
67
9.0
234
Ease of Use
9.5
69
8.9
235
Ease of Setup
9.6
61
8.7
157
Ease of Admin
9.5
52
8.9
151
Quality of Support
9.3
63
8.4
217
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
50
8.6
139
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
57
8.9
224
Features by Category
Administration
8.2
28
Not enough data
8.9
31
Not enough data
8.8
28
Not enough data
Risk Analysis
7.7
26
Not enough data
9.2
31
Not enough data
8.7
29
Not enough data
Threat Protection
6.9
23
Not enough data
6.6
22
Not enough data
6.9
24
Not enough data
6.3
22
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Administration
7.8
26
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
44
Not enough data
Analysis
8.2
38
Not enough data
8.7
44
Not enough data
9.1
46
Not enough data
Testing
7.0
27
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
36
Not enough data
8.8
41
Not enough data
Administration
7.0
9
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
Analysis
8.3
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
5.7
7
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
Testing
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
Performance
7.2
27
Feature Not Available
8.6
29
8.8
127
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Verified
7.9
28
6.7
125
|
Verified
9.2
30
9.0
122
|
Verified
Network
7.6
29
8.8
123
|
Verified
8.7
29
8.8
116
|
Verified
7.6
27
8.4
100
|
Verified
Application
6.6
28
Feature Not Available
6.1
25
7.3
74
8.5
26
7.6
94
Asset Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Management
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
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Pentest-Tools.com and Tenable Nessus are categorized as Vulnerability Scanner
Unique Categories
Pentest-Tools.com is categorized as Penetration Testing, Website Security, and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
Tenable Nessus is categorized as Attack Surface Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Pentest-Tools.com
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
Computer & Network Security
27.2%
Information Technology and Services
19.6%
Computer Software
9.8%
Financial Services
4.3%
Telecommunications
3.3%
Other
35.9%
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
Pentest-Tools.com
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Internet
It has a lot of tools to test the sites you need to be secure. Also, the report is lovely, and when it matters to server security and network, they have all the tools you need to test it.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Tenable Nessus
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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 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
Verified User in Internet
It has a lot of tools to test the sites you need to be secure. Also, the report is lovely, and when it matters to server security and network, they have all the tools you need to test it.
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...
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
What is Pentest tool?
1 comment
Official Response from Pentest-Tools.com
Pentest-Tools.com is a cloud-based solution for offensive security testing, created for infosec professionals.
Focused on web applications and network...Read more
What are VAPT tools?
1 comment
Official Response from Pentest-Tools.com
VAPT tools, or Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing tools, are an essential set of software applications used by ethical hackers to identify and...Read more
What are the security testing tools?
1 comment
Official Response from Pentest-Tools.com
If you want to ensure the safety and security of your software applications, offensive security testing is crucial. But with so many security testing tools...Read more
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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