Nessus

by Tenable · Columbia, United States · Since 1998

Vulnerability scanner.

Cybersecurity & endpoint protectionFree plan

Starting price: Free plan
Free trial / plan: Free plan; Start without a card
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.5; transparency & India fit

What is Nessus?

Nessus is cybersecurity & endpoint protection from Tenable, based in Columbia, United States and has been building software since 1998. Vulnerability scanner.

Cybersecurity products protect endpoints, email, networks and cloud workloads, and test applications for vulnerabilities. Indian vendors such as Quick Heal and Seqrite are strong in endpoint security; global vendors dominate enterprise.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

+Free trial available

What to watch out for

−Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

Nessus at a glance

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Nessus features

As listed on Nessus's official website.

Exposure Management
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Exposure management resource center
Uncover your complete exposure landscape
Understand the exposure that puts your business at risk
Automatically take action on the risks that matter most
Complete Exposure Visibility
Attack Path Visualizations
Predictive Risk Prioritization
Automated Remediation
Business-Aligned Risk Metrics

Nessus pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Nessus charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on tenable.com.

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Specifications

Category: Cybersecurity & endpoint protection
Vendor: Tenable
Headquarters: Columbia, United States
Founded: 1998
Pricing model: Freemium
Starting price: Free plan
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: No

Rs. 1,920 (home Total Security offer price) · Business editions priced on request

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Nessus — frequently asked questions

Where is the Nessus login page?+

Nessus's login is at https://cloud.tenable.com, linked from its official website.

How much does Nessus cost?+

Nessus publishes its plans at https://www.tenable.com/products/tenable-one/pricing. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.

Does Nessus have a free trial?+

Yes. Nessus's official site offers a free trial.

What is Nessus?+

Nessus is cybersecurity & endpoint protection by Tenable. Vulnerability scanner.

How much does Nessus cost?+

Nessus has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Nessus offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Nessus offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Nessus made in India?+

No. Nessus is developed by Tenable in Columbia, United States.

Who is Nessus best suited for?+

Nessus suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for cybersecurity & endpoint protection.

What are the best alternatives to Nessus?+

Popular alternatives in cybersecurity & endpoint protection include ManageEngine ADManager Plus, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, Zoho Vault. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Nessus deployed?+

Nessus is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.