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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 plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +28 years in business — a mature, stable product
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
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Nessus features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Nessus adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Antivirus and endpoint detection (EDR)
- Email security and phishing protection
- Firewalls and network security
- VPN and zero-trust access
- Vulnerability scanning and pentesting
- Security awareness training
- SIEM and managed detection
- Data loss prevention
- Free plan to start without a card
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.
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
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Nessus — frequently asked questions
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, though it is used by Indian businesses.
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.
About Tenable
Tenable · Columbia, United States · Founded 1998 · 2 products in our catalogue
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