Vetted Score

4.6 / 5.0

Earns a high score due to its extensive vulnerability coverage, frequent updates, and strong integration capabilities, making it a trusted choice for security teams.

Key Features

Comprehensive Vulnerability Scanning

Detects over 70,000 known vulnerabilities across operating systems, network devices, databases, and web applications.

Customizable Policies and Templates

Create tailored scan policies, compliance templates, and remediation reports to match organizational standards.

Real-time Threat Intelligence

Integrates Tenable.io threat feeds for up-to-date vulnerability data and automated prioritization.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nessus Professional is sold as a subscription, billed annually, with monthly equivalents ranging from $149 to $299 depending on the number of assets and features.

Nessus runs on Windows, macOS, and major Linux distributions, and can also be deployed as a virtual appliance.

Yes, Nessus offers APIs and built‑in integrations for SIEMs, ticketing systems, and Tenable.io for centralized management and reporting.

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Specifications

Pricing Model Subscription-based pricing, starting at $149 per month for a single scanner, with higher tiers for multiple assets and enterprise features.

Supported Platforms

Windows 10/11macOSLinux