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Compare APPCHECK and Tenable Nessus 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (39.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase
APPCHECK
Star Rating
(63)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(286)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.8% 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 its Vulnerability Scan feature, achieving a high score of 9.4, which reviewers mention provides comprehensive coverage and detailed reporting, making it a preferred choice for vulnerability management.
- Reviewers mention that APPCHECK shines in Quality of Support, scoring an impressive 9.6, with users on G2 highlighting the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, which significantly enhances the user experience.
- G2 users indicate that Tenable Nessus has a lower score of 6.7 for False Positives, suggesting that users often encounter more false alerts compared to APPCHECK, which scores 7.5, leading to potential inefficiencies in remediation efforts.
- Users say that APPCHECK's Automated Scans feature is highly rated at 9.6, with reviewers mentioning that it allows for seamless scheduling and execution of scans, which is crucial for maintaining security posture without manual intervention.
- Reviewers mention that Tenable Nessus has a strong Detection Rate of 8.8, but APPCHECK outperforms it with a score of 9.1, indicating that users find APPCHECK more effective in identifying vulnerabilities accurately.
- Users on G2 report that APPCHECK's Ease of Setup is rated at 9.1, with many reviewers highlighting the straightforward installation process, while Tenable Nessus, with a score of 8.7, is perceived as slightly more complex to configure initially.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
APPCHECK
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
APPCHECK
Free Trial is available
Tenable Nessus
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
62
9.0
235
Ease of Use
8.7
62
8.9
236
Ease of Setup
9.0
52
8.8
158
Ease of Admin
8.9
49
8.9
152
Quality of Support
9.6
59
8.4
218
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
48
8.6
140
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
61
8.9
225
Features by Category
Administration
7.9
36
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
39
Not enough data
Analysis
8.6
40
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
9.5
40
Not enough data
Testing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
39
Not enough data
9.3
39
Not enough data
Administration
7.9
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Analysis
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Testing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
7.7
19
Not enough data
Performance
8.7
40
Feature Not Available
9.1
39
8.9
128
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Verified
7.5
39
6.7
126
|
Verified
9.6
39
9.0
123
|
Verified
Network
Feature Not Available
8.7
124
|
Verified
9.2
34
8.8
117
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
101
|
Verified
Application
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.2
75
8.4
34
7.7
95
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
API Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Security Testing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
Security Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Risk management - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Integration and efficiency - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Reporting and Analytics - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
APPCHECK and Tenable Nessus are categorized as Vulnerability Scanner
Unique Categories
APPCHECK is categorized as Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Penetration Testing, API Security, and Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
Tenable Nessus is categorized as Attack Surface Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
APPCHECK
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 Software
11.1%
Consulting
9.5%
Information Technology and Services
9.5%
Financial Services
6.3%
Internet
4.8%
Other
58.7%
Information Technology and Services
26.7%
Computer & Network Security
17.4%
Financial Services
7.0%
Computer Software
6.3%
Banking
4.8%
Other
37.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
APPCHECK
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Gerhard V.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Very good at picking up vulnerabilities. We've run it side-by-side with other products and it detects far more than any other product we've tried.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Tenable Nessus
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Lathosh R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Finest Convenient for use with the lowest possible security risk evaluation system.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Grace C.
Verified User in Mental Health Care
Does not conform to Mac application uninstall standards. You must piecemeal remove Nessus in subdirectories and becomes a hassle to remove safely. I doubt most people use Terminal to remove software in multiple directions. This lack of care makes Security...
Gerhard V.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Very good at picking up vulnerabilities. We've run it side-by-side with other products and it detects far more than any other product we've tried.
Lathosh R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Finest Convenient for use with the lowest possible security risk evaluation system.
Grace C.
Verified User in Mental Health Care
Does not conform to Mac application uninstall standards. You must piecemeal remove Nessus in subdirectories and becomes a hassle to remove safely. I doubt most people use Terminal to remove software in multiple directions. This lack of care makes Security...
Alternatives
Discussions
APPCHECK 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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