OpenVAS
7.1#4 in vulnerability scanning softwareFrom €210.33 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Tenable Nessus
5.7#18 in network vulnerability scannersFrom $399.17 a monthLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | OpenVAS | Tenable Nessus |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Osnabrück, Germany | Columbia, Maryland, United States |
OpenVAS plans
- OPENVAS FREEFree
- OPENVAS BASIC€2,524 a year
- OPENVAS SCANPriced on request
Tenable Nessus plans
- Nessus Professional$4,790 a year
- Nessus ProfessionalPriced on request
- Nessus Expert$6,790 a year
- Nessus ExpertPriced on request
Pick OpenVAS if…
OPENVAS FREE is intended for private use and non-professional IT infrastructures. Organizations seeking commercial scanning within their environment can consider OPENVAS SCAN, which covers a range of systems and endpoints.
Pick Tenable Nessus if…
Nessus suits organizations scanning varied infrastructure, including networks, databases, applications, and SCADA systems. It is relevant to teams needing authenticated or continuous scans and the listed compliance frameworks.