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Compare Burp Suite and Tenable Nessus 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (39.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
$3,390.00 1 License With One-Time Purchase
Burp Suite
Star Rating
(121)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
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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
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- Users report that Burp Suite excels in manual application testing, with a score of 9.3, while Tenable Nessus scores lower at 8.3. Reviewers mention that Burp Suite's "Intruder" feature allows for highly customizable attacks, making it a favorite for penetration testers.
- Reviewers mention that Burp Suite has a higher ease of setup score (9.3) compared to Tenable Nessus (8.7). Users on G2 appreciate the intuitive interface of Burp Suite, which simplifies the initial configuration process.
- Users say that Burp Suite has a lower false positive rate (7.2) compared to Tenable Nessus (6.7). Reviewers highlight that Burp Suite's "Scanner" feature is particularly effective in accurately identifying vulnerabilities without overwhelming users with false alerts.
- G2 users report that Tenable Nessus shines in automated scans, scoring 9.0, while Burp Suite scores 8.7. Reviewers mention that Nessus's "Policy Compliance" feature automates vulnerability assessments, making it easier for teams to maintain compliance.
- Users report that Tenable Nessus has a better detection rate (8.8) compared to Burp Suite (8.7). Reviewers mention that Nessus's extensive plugin library enhances its ability to detect a wide range of vulnerabilities across various systems.
- Reviewers mention that Burp Suite has a higher quality of support score (8.7) than Tenable Nessus (8.4). Users on G2 appreciate the responsive customer service and extensive documentation provided by Burp Suite, which aids in troubleshooting and learning.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Burp Suite
Burp Suite Enterprise Edition
Contact Us
Per Year
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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
Burp Suite
Free Trial is available
Tenable Nessus
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
98
9.0
235
Ease of Use
8.8
100
8.9
236
Ease of Setup
9.3
35
8.8
158
Ease of Admin
9.2
28
8.9
152
Quality of Support
8.7
88
8.4
218
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
26
8.6
140
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
98
8.9
225
Features by Category
Administration
8.5
14
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
Analysis
8.3
12
Not enough data
9.3
18
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
Testing
7.4
11
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
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Administration
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Analysis
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Testing
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Performance
9.0
62
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Feature Not Available
8.7
64
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8.9
128
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7.2
64
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6.7
126
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8.7
63
9.0
123
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Network
8.0
54
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Verified
8.7
124
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8.3
53
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8.8
117
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8.0
54
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8.3
101
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Application
9.3
66
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Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
56
7.2
75
9.0
63
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7.7
95
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
Not enough data
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Asset Management
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Monitoring
Not enough data
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Risk Management
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Burp Suite and Tenable Nessus are categorized as Vulnerability Scanner
Unique Categories
Burp Suite is categorized as Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and Penetration Testing
Tenable Nessus is categorized as Attack Surface Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Burp Suite
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 & Network Security
28.2%
Information Technology and Services
26.5%
Computer Software
16.2%
Financial Services
4.3%
Retail
3.4%
Other
21.4%
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
Burp Suite
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Lola H.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
BurpSuite is one of the most powerful tools for penetration testing Web Applications, Websites, Mobile Applications. Using BurpSuite scan the target and & replay the attacks as well.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
Burp suite scanner is not good and will not give accurate results. it will generate the false positive
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...
Lola H.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
BurpSuite is one of the most powerful tools for penetration testing Web Applications, Websites, Mobile Applications. Using BurpSuite scan the target and & replay the attacks as well.
Lathosh R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Finest Convenient for use with the lowest possible security risk evaluation system.
Verified User in Computer Software
Burp suite scanner is not good and will not give accurate results. it will generate the false positive
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...
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Discussions
How do i intercept network that i am connected to?
2 comments
JZ
Check wether the network ip is accessable with the browser. If yes then you can use the same steps as you are using to intersept web applications.Read more
I am developer can i use the burp suite tool for testing?
1 comment
JB
Yes you can use it there is no restriction on the usage. Its pretty straight forward tool get the license or you can even use Burp Suite Community version if...Read more
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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