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Compare Beagle Security and Tenable Nessus 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (39.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase
Beagle Security
Star Rating
(87)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansTenable Nessus
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 Assessment capabilities, scoring 9.5, which reviewers mention is crucial for identifying potential security risks effectively. In contrast, Beagle Security also performs well in this area but has a slightly lower score of 9.4.
- Reviewers mention that Beagle Security offers superior Ease of Use with a score of 9.5, making it more accessible for small businesses. In comparison, Tenable Nessus has a respectable score of 8.9, but users say it may require more technical expertise to navigate.
- G2 users highlight Beagle Security's Quality of Support, which received a high score of 9.7, indicating that users feel well-supported. Tenable Nessus, while still providing good support, scored lower at 8.4, leading some users to express a desire for more responsive assistance.
- Users on G2 report that Tenable Nessus shines in Automated Scans, achieving a score of 9.0, which is essential for ongoing security assessments. Beagle Security, however, outperforms in this category with a score of 9.5, indicating a more robust automated scanning feature.
- Reviewers mention that Beagle Security's False Positives rate is more favorable, scoring 7.3 compared to Tenable Nessus's 6.7. Users say that this lower rate of false positives helps them focus on genuine threats without unnecessary distractions.
- Users report that Tenable Nessus has a strong Reconnaissance feature, scoring 9.8, which is praised for its thoroughness in gathering information about potential vulnerabilities. Beagle Security also performs well in this area but with a slightly lower score, indicating that while effective, it may not be as comprehensive as Tenable Nessus.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Beagle Security
Free
Free
Ideal for surface testing
- 1 lite test per month
- Monthly surface scan reports
- SSL & domain expiry monitoring
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
Beagle Security
Free Trial is available
Tenable Nessus
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
50
9.0
235
Ease of Use
9.5
51
8.9
236
Ease of Setup
9.6
28
8.8
158
Ease of Admin
9.3
27
8.9
152
Quality of Support
9.7
42
8.4
218
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
27
8.6
140
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
44
8.9
225
Features by Category
Administration
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.6
20
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
Risk Analysis
7.9
8
Not enough data
9.5
19
Not enough data
9.5
18
Not enough data
Threat Protection
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
9.7
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
Analysis
8.5
12
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
9.7
16
Not enough data
Testing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Analysis
9.4
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Testing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Performance
8.9
22
Feature Not Available
9.2
24
8.9
128
|
Verified
7.4
15
6.7
126
|
Verified
9.5
23
9.0
123
|
Verified
Network
9.4
17
8.7
124
|
Verified
8.4
15
8.8
117
|
Verified
8.3
17
8.3
101
|
Verified
Application
7.9
15
Feature Not Available
8.2
13
7.2
75
9.3
14
7.7
95
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
API 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
Security Testing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
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
Beagle Security and Tenable Nessus are categorized as Vulnerability Scanner
Unique Categories
Beagle Security is categorized as Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Penetration Testing, Website Security, and API Security
Tenable Nessus is categorized as Attack Surface Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Beagle Security
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
Marketing and Advertising
20.5%
Information Technology and Services
18.1%
Computer Software
10.8%
Computer & Network Security
7.2%
Financial Services
4.8%
Other
38.6%
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
Beagle Security
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Gjeret S.
Verified User in Accounting
I really like this tool to automate a weekly a report with great "Human" speak I can take to the Marketing Department's managers showing what risks need to be updated on our site
Most Helpful Critical Review
Nid T.
Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
Beagle can do with a comprehensive knowledge base and how to video documentation on new features. The product has frequent releases and new capabilties and it would be great to have a video tutorial from a customer experience perspective.
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
Dylan B.
Verified User in Higher Education
Nessus generates a large amount of false positives, particularly on Linux systems for applications like Apache, Tomcat, etc. It generally only reads the banners, and even if you run an authenticated scan, it often times does not detect patches that are...
Gjeret S.
Verified User in Accounting
I really like this tool to automate a weekly a report with great "Human" speak I can take to the Marketing Department's managers showing what risks need to be updated on our site
Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
Ease of use, simple reports, quick to setup, quick scanning, no training required for use.
Nid T.
Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
Beagle can do with a comprehensive knowledge base and how to video documentation on new features. The product has frequent releases and new capabilties and it would be great to have a video tutorial from a customer experience perspective.
Dylan B.
Verified User in Higher Education
Nessus generates a large amount of false positives, particularly on Linux systems for applications like Apache, Tomcat, etc. It generally only reads the banners, and even if you run an authenticated scan, it often times does not detect patches that are...
Discussions
What is Beagle Security used for?
1 comment
RW
Beagle Security provides access to affordable regular testing and monitoring to maintain confidence in our security protocols. Read more
Beagle Security 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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