Ivanti Neurons for RBVM vs Tenable Nessus comparison

Ivanti and Tenable are both solutions in the Vulnerability Management category. Ivanti is ranked #61, while Tenable is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.5. Ivanti holds a 0.5% mindshare in VM, compared to Tenable’s 5.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Ivanti users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of Tenable users who would recommend it.

Ivanti Neurons for RBVM

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100% willing to recommend

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98% willing to recommend

Ivanti Neurons for RBVM

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Ivanti Neurons for RBVM and Tenable Nessus based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Ivanti Neurons for RBVM

Ranking in Vulnerability Management

61st

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Tenable Nessus

Ranking in Vulnerability Management

2nd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of Ivanti Neurons for RBVM is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tenable Nessus is 5.0%, down from 10.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Tenable Nessus	5.0%
Ivanti Neurons for RBVM	0.5%
Other	94.5%

Vulnerability Management

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Anon127

Security Analyst at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Useful for vulnerability management with many integrations

We use RiskSense for vulnerability management, and we have many integrations. The solution is deployed on cloud. We use this solution daily. There are more than 200 people using this solution in my organization Most of the features are similar to what other tools have, but the UIs are quite user…

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MohammedJaffir

Founder at Cipheroot

Has enabled me to reduce false positives and perform deep credential auditing with seamless integrations

I mostly use the configuration audit feature for the audit configuration as a scan policy, and I will use it for credential audit, which helps me scan credentials access such as local administrator or root access, performing a deeper and more accurate check of local configuration settings and file systems, making it a highly recommended feature. Regarding integration capabilities, we can integrate Tenable Nessus with SIM tools such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, and Azure Sentinel, as well as with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, Jira, and Slack. There is no complexity as it is very easy to integrate everything. In terms of the reporting feature, while vulnerability scanning can throw some false positives, Tenable Nessus has very few, achieving a reduction of 75% to 80% false positives with manual analysis needed. We can generate standard Nessus reports that typically include host summaries and vulnerabilities by host and plugin, alongside solutions and remediation recommendations. The main benefits I get from Tenable Nessus are complete asset inventory and comprehensive attack surface management, allowing us to prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk, focusing on true risk and threat path analysis.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Most of the features are similar to what other tools have, but the UIs are quite user friendly. A beginner could use it."

"The features of Tenable Nessus that I have found most valuable are its reliability and its ability to collate a dependable output, where we are able to get the same vulnerability when we test manually. The output is quite reliable."

"The most valuable feature of Tenable Nessus is vulnerability detection."

"The solution is great for scanning servers."

"To me, that was a better selling point because it was real: it wasn't demo data, it was our own network showing, "Hey, we're vulnerable because of this, and here's the tool that did it," which got us the buy-in we needed from upper management."

"The solution is easy to understand for users because instructions are included on the platform."

"We have around 500 virtual machines. Therefore, we conduct monthly scans and open tickets for our developers to address identified vulnerabilities. These scans cover the servers, other network equipment, and appliances in our infrastructure."

"The most valuable feature of Tenable Nessus is the dashboard. They are convenient to use."

"Scanners and reports using CIS templates ("de-facto" standard, easy to fix and to locate correction tips at documentation), tests against cloud providers, database profiles, several types of telecom devices, and others highly customizable scans."

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Cons

"I would also like to see more integrations, plugins, and user-friendly automation, similar to the multiple integration scripts that Rapid7 has."

"Based on my experience, the pricing for Tenable Nessus is somewhat higher, but customers still want to pay for it, so it remains acceptable."

"They have added a new Tenable Nessus Expert. That is their new product, which caters to the cloud and everything else. I am assuming that the new features and product enhancements are based on that tool set, but we haven't reviewed it yet."

"Remediation needs improvement. They are providing a lot of superseded KBs as remediation."

"The tool needs to upgrade asset tracking."

"You can scale Nessus to the extent that you can afford it. You need to have a license for every device you scan. As long as you can afford the increased costs, you won't have a problem scaling it."

"The professional version is not very scalable."

"The price and scalability of the solution could improve."

"Tenable Nessus is very costly compared to OpenVAS and sits on the higher side."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Tenable Nessus is affordable."

"While Tenable Nessus is a good enterprise solution, the high price would likely make it prohibitive to smaller organizations."

"The product pricing is dynamic and varies based on the specific needs of each project and customer."

"Tenable Nessus needs to be licensed. We own a license for the security center and that license is charged by the number of IP addresses that you can scan. You're allowed to have as many scanners as you want and there's no license for the number of scanners. We have a bunch of Nessus scanners out there, and as long as we're comfortable with staying under that IP address limit, that's really all we have to be concerned about."

"Cost-wise, it's an affordable tool."

"Nessus Manager is not an expensive product. It has its limitations, but the pricing reflects that. We have a yearly subscription."

"It has a fair cost and very good cost-benefit ratio."

"I think the price is fairly affordable. It provides a license that is fair."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Government

10%

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	40
Midsize Enterprise	19
Large Enterprise	35

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What's the difference between Tenable Nessus and Tenable.io Vulnerability Management?

Tenable Nessus is a vulnerability assessment solution that is both easy to deploy and easy to manage. The design of the program is such that if a company should desire to handle the installation t...

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What do you like most about Tenable Nessus?

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Comparisons

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Compared 18% of the time

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Compared 16% of the time

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Compared 13% of the time

ProcessUnity vs Ivanti Neurons for RBVM

Compared 12% of the time

Tenable Vulnerability Management vs Ivanti Neurons for RBVM

Compared 9% of the time

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Qualys VMDR vs Tenable Nessus

Compared 10% of the time

Rapid7 InsightVM vs Tenable Nessus

Compared 9% of the time

Tenable Security Center vs Tenable Nessus

Compared 6% of the time

Tenable Vulnerability Management vs Tenable Nessus

Compared 5% of the time

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management vs Tenable Nessus

Compared 5% of the time

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Overview

Evolve your vulnerability management strategy to a risk-based approach. Ivanti Neurons for RBVM enables you to prioritize the vulnerabilities that pose the most risk to better protect against ransomware and other cyber threats.

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Tenable Nessus enhances cybersecurity by detecting vulnerabilities with comprehensive scanning, user-friendly dashboards, and automated reporting, providing value in asset management, configuration audits, and compliance.

Providing real-time monitoring and ease of use, Nessus stands out with its integration capabilities, predictive prioritization, extensive plugin system, and cost-effectiveness. It supports vulnerability assessments for networks, applications, and devices, offering detailed reports for continuous security improvement. Nessus' capabilities extend across on-premise and cloud deployments, aiding compliance and remediation processes while aligning with security standards. While robust, it could benefit from enhanced cloud capabilities, improved scanning accuracy, and more flexible licensing options.

What are the standout features of Tenable Nessus?

Comprehensive Scanning: Covers platforms for in-depth vulnerability detection.
User-Friendly Dashboards: Simplifies monitoring with intuitive interfaces.
Automated Reporting: Streamlines data presentation and dissemination.
Integration Capabilities: Connects seamlessly with other tools for enhanced functionality.
Predictive Prioritization: Focuses on vulnerabilities with the greatest impact potential.

What benefits and ROI should users expect when evaluating Tenable Nessus in reviews?

Cost-Effectiveness: Provides strong value for investment in anomaly detection.
Real-Time Monitoring: Keeps security threats in check continuously.
Asset Management: Aids in tracking and securing organization-wide assets.
Detailed Reporting: Offers clear insights into compliance and security posture.

Tenable Nessus is implemented widely across industries for internal and external vulnerability assessments and management, aiding organizations in scanning servers, workstations, and network devices. Benefiting sectors prioritize security within their unique environments, leveraging Nessus for its thorough reports and compliance assurance.

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Sample Customers

Care First, City of Alburquerque, Electric Company El Paso, State of Arizona, Washington Gas

Bitbrains, Tesla, Just Eat, Crosskey Banking Solutions, Covenant Health, Youngstown State University

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