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Compare Astra Pentest and Tenable Nessus 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (39.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$199.00 Per Month
$3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase
Astra Pentest
Star Rating
(145)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$199.00 Per Month
Free Trial is 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 automated scans, achieving a high score of 9.0, which reviewers mention significantly enhances their vulnerability management processes. In contrast, Astra Pentest's automated scans scored lower at 8.7, indicating a slight disadvantage in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Tenable Nessus has a robust reporting and analytics feature with a score of 8.8, allowing for detailed insights into vulnerabilities. Astra Pentest, while still competent, scored lower at 7.8, which users say may limit the depth of analysis available.
- G2 users highlight that Astra Pentest shines in manual application testing, scoring 8.8, which reviewers say is particularly beneficial for small businesses needing thorough assessments. Tenable Nessus, with a score of 8.3 in the same category, is still effective but may not meet the same level of detail.
- Users on G2 report that Tenable Nessus has a higher detection rate at 8.8 compared to Astra Pentest's 8.4, indicating that Tenable Nessus may be more effective at identifying vulnerabilities, which is crucial for organizations prioritizing security.
- Reviewers mention that Astra Pentest has a better quality of support, scoring 8.9 compared to Tenable Nessus's 8.4. Users say this can make a significant difference for small businesses that may require more hands-on assistance.
- Users report that Tenable Nessus has a more extensive API and integration capability with a score of 8.1, which is essential for organizations looking to integrate their security tools with existing systems. Astra Pentest, with a score of 7.9, may not offer the same level of flexibility.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Astra Pentest
Scanner
$199.00
Per Month
Interactive dashboard with unlimited vulnerability scans, vetted scan reports, unlimited integration with CI/CD tools.
- Unlimited vulnerability scans with 10,000+ tests (OWASP, SANS etc.)
- Unlimited integrations with CI/CD tools, Slack, Jira & more
- Four expert vetted scan results to ensure zero false positives when billed yearly
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
Astra Pentest
Free Trial is available
Tenable Nessus
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
136
9.0
235
Ease of Use
8.9
138
8.9
236
Ease of Setup
9.1
113
8.8
158
Ease of Admin
8.9
77
8.9
152
Quality of Support
9.1
135
8.4
218
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
76
8.6
140
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
139
8.9
225
Features by Category
Administration
8.2
104
Not enough data
8.1
100
Not enough data
8.9
110
Not enough data
Analysis
9.0
110
Not enough data
8.8
105
Not enough data
8.9
112
Not enough data
Testing
7.4
91
Not enough data
8.8
106
Not enough data
9.0
99
Not enough data
9.0
103
Not enough data
Administration
8.2
20
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
Analysis
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
7.7
20
Not enough data
Testing
7.9
21
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
7.3
20
Not enough data
Performance
9.0
75
Feature Not Available
8.7
75
8.9
128
|
Verified
7.5
75
6.7
126
|
Verified
8.7
79
9.0
123
|
Verified
Network
8.6
75
8.7
124
|
Verified
8.5
65
8.8
117
|
Verified
8.6
65
8.3
101
|
Verified
Application
8.9
70
Feature Not Available
7.8
64
7.2
75
8.7
63
7.7
95
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Astra Pentest and Tenable Nessus are categorized as Vulnerability Scanner
Unique Categories
Astra Pentest is categorized as Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Penetration Testing, and Vulnerability Management
Tenable Nessus is categorized as Attack Surface Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Astra Pentest
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
30.3%
Information Technology and Services
22.1%
Financial Services
7.6%
Computer & Network Security
6.2%
Hospital & Health Care
5.5%
Other
28.3%
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
Astra Pentest
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Financial Services
Their dashboard services, and retesting facility. The team is skilled and provides easy implementation and quick support. There integration in ous system was hassle-free
Most Helpful Critical Review
Steven S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
On reported results, the documentation for how to replicate was lacking. Follow-up documentation describing issues sometimes leads to 404 pages too.
Tenable Nessus
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
Ease of use, simple reports, quick to setup, quick scanning, no training required for use.
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 Financial Services
Their dashboard services, and retesting facility. The team is skilled and provides easy implementation and quick support. There integration in ous system was hassle-free
Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
Ease of use, simple reports, quick to setup, quick scanning, no training required for use.
Steven S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
On reported results, the documentation for how to replicate was lacking. Follow-up documentation describing issues sometimes leads to 404 pages too.
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
Discussions
What is Astra Pentest used for?
2 comments
Official Response from Astra Pentest
Astra's Pentest is a comprehensive pentest solution with an intelligent automated vulnerability scanner coupled with in-depth manual pentesting. It emulates...Read more
Astra Pentest has no more 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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