JFrog Xray vs Tenable Nessus comparison

JFrog and Tenable are both solutions in the Vulnerability Management category. JFrog is ranked #39 with an average rating of 7.0, while Tenable is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.6. JFrog holds a 1.4% mindshare in VM, compared to Tenable’s 5.1% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of JFrog users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of Tenable users who would recommend it.

JFrog Xray

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98% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

Tenable Nessus and JFrog Xray compete in cybersecurity and software artifact management. Tenable Nessus generally appears to have an advantage in security analysis due to its detailed security features.

Features: Tenable Nessus provides extensive vulnerability assessments, detailed reporting, and continuous monitoring. JFrog Xray offers deep recursive scanning of software binaries, integration capabilities, and real-time feedback.

Room for Improvement: Tenable Nessus could enhance its integration flexibility, expand supported operating systems, and reduce false positives. JFrog Xray may improve by simplifying deployment processes, expanding third-party integration tools, and providing more extensive user training resources.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Tenable Nessus is known for straightforward deployment and ease of integration with responsive customer support. JFrog Xray is more complex to deploy due to extensive integration features but benefits from highly supportive and effective customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Tenable Nessus offers competitive pricing with strong ROI through risk reduction and robust security features. JFrog Xray may have higher initial setup costs, yet it provides value over time with comprehensive asset management and development-focused security capabilities, delivering substantial ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed JFrog Xray vs. Tenable Nessus Report (Updated: February 2026).

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JFrog Xray vs. Tenable Nessus

February 2026

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score

3.5

JFrog Xray improved efficiency, security, and compliance, reduced downtime, and sped up release cycles with enhanced vulnerability detection and reporting.

Sentiment score

2.5

Tenable Nessus excels in vulnerability management, boosting security, offering cost-efficiency, and enhancing threat detection and patch deployment.

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

4.0

JFrog Xray's customer service is generally well-received, with positive technical support, though not all users engage directly.

Sentiment score

3.8

Tenable Nessus support is knowledgeable and efficient but sometimes delayed, with high overall satisfaction despite occasional response speed issues.

When we need clarifications, we contact our account manager, and they arrange demos.

Vinod Bhupathiraju

Development Senior at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate the technical support of JFrog Xray an eight because they are very knowledgeable.

reviewer2757060

DevSecOps Engineer at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

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We received support within one to three hours.

reviewer1980765

CIO at a insurance company with 201-500 employees

Whenever any issue arises, we contact the support, and they are always there for us.

MuhammadMurtaza

Information security engineer at Cyberisk

The technical support is good yet could improve in terms of response time.

HarshBhardiya

SOC Engineer at a outsourcing company with 10,001+ employees

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

6.8

JFrog Xray is scalable and suitable for multiple applications, despite PostgreSQL limitations and some performance challenges.

Sentiment score

5.6

Tenable Nessus is scalable, adaptable, and well-regarded, though larger environments may face server and cloud storage challenges.

According to my use case, it is highly scalable.

Anand Nanwana

DevOps Engineer at Syvora

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Whether managing 50 servers today or 500 tomorrow, performance or capacity are not hindered.

HarshBhardiya

SOC Engineer at a outsourcing company with 10,001+ employees

Tenable Nessus is definitely scalable, especially for license formats designed for scalability.

David Heed

Security Center Coordinator at a comms service provider with 1-10 employees

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

7.6

JFrog Xray is praised for stability and security, compared favorably to competitors, with minor concerns about PostgreSQL support.

Sentiment score

5.7

Tenable Nessus is stable with reliable performance, minor update issues, occasional false positives, and rare network interference.

I use JFrog Xray primarily for security purposes, and I find it reliable.

Anand Nanwana

DevOps Engineer at Syvora

We did experience crashes, downtimes, and performance issues with JFrog Xray.

reviewer2757060

DevSecOps Engineer at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

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We have not encountered any issues with missing network items or errors in API and webhook interactions.

HarshBhardiya

SOC Engineer at a outsourcing company with 10,001+ employees

The stability of Tenable Nessus is extraordinary.

MohammedJaffir

Founder at Cipheroot

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Room For Improvement

Users demand better reporting, documentation, UI, site performance, API limits, custom reports, vulnerability management, and integration support.

Tenable Nessus needs improved reporting, integration, and user interface, along with expanded capabilities, flexible pricing, and better documentation.

When we have given a very long tag, it doesn't work as expected and requires excessive scrolling.

Anand Nanwana

DevOps Engineer at Syvora

somehow you need to adapt your GitLab pipeline and turn them into JFrog pipeline, and this is something they don't really advertise at first—you're obliged to use the JFrog CLI.

reviewer2757060

DevSecOps Engineer at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

X-ray needs improvement in supporting more than one database, as it currently only supports PostgreSQL.

Vinod Bhupathiraju

Development Senior at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

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This is Tenable's property. They want to sell Tenable Security Center, and they closed all the API capability for Tenable Nessus Professional.

Kayhan Kayihan

Co-Founder at RSU Consultancy

The documentation is not well-organized, which can be confusing when searching for solutions or specific information related to Tenable Nessus Professional.

HarshBhardiya

SOC Engineer at a outsourcing company with 10,001+ employees

The product's pricing has roughly tripled within the last couple of years, making us reconsider renewing the license for the scanner.

David Heed

Security Center Coordinator at a comms service provider with 1-10 employees

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Setup Cost

Enterprise evaluations praise Tenable Nessus for competitive pricing, though licensing flexibility issues may increase costs for larger networks.

JFrog Xray provides a free trial of 14 days.

Anand Nanwana

DevOps Engineer at Syvora

The basic scanning capabilities come with Artifactory, however, curation requires additional licenses.

Vinod Bhupathiraju

Development Senior at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

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The pricing for Tenable Nessus has increased significantly, tripling over the last few years.

David Heed

Security Center Coordinator at a comms service provider with 1-10 employees

Tenable Nessus's pricing is adequate if it is fully utilized.

HarshBhardiya

SOC Engineer at a outsourcing company with 10,001+ employees

My experience with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing of Tenable Nessus is that the installation is somewhat easier, but preparing the product, such as the SKU and license options, is quite tricky.

Nuki Agustino Wono

Senior Security Consultant at ITSEC Asia

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Valuable Features

JFrog Xray offers deep scanning, seamless integration with Artifactory, robust vulnerabilities management, flexible deployment, and attractive pricing.

Tenable Nessus offers comprehensive vulnerability coverage, flexible scanning, ease of use, affordable pricing, and effective integration, enhancing security management.

The most valuable features of JFrog Xray are its curation capabilities, its native integration with Artifactory, scanning for vulnerabilities, and license compliance features.

Vinod Bhupathiraju

Development Senior at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

The policy-driven approach of JFrog Xray helped me maintain security standards by integrating it in the development pipeline.

reviewer2757060

DevSecOps Engineer at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

With other registries such as ECR, we can use the images only in the AWS cloud. With JFrog, we can use this registry from any cloud or work locally as well.

Anand Nanwana

DevOps Engineer at Syvora

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MohammedJaffir

Founder at Cipheroot

The scanning and reporting features are the most valuable aspects of Tenable Nessus.

HarshBhardiya

SOC Engineer at a outsourcing company with 10,001+ employees

The most valuable features of Tenable Nessus include its ease of access and quick usability.

David Heed

Security Center Coordinator at a comms service provider with 1-10 employees

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Categories and Ranking

JFrog Xray

Ranking in Vulnerability Management

39th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Container Security (14th), Software Composition Analysis (SCA) (5th), Software Supply Chain Security (1st)

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 February 2026, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of JFrog Xray is 1.4%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tenable Nessus is 5.1%, down from 10.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Vulnerability Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Tenable Nessus	5.1%
JFrog Xray	1.4%
Other	93.5%

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Featured Reviews

Anand Nanwana

DevOps Engineer at Syvora

Offers flexibility across clouds and easy credential management while interface improvements are needed

For JFrog Xray, the Artifactory and package repositories are valuable features. There are many benefits from JFrog Xray. For example, with other registries such as ECR, we can use the images only in the AWS cloud. With JFrog, we can use this registry from any cloud or work locally as well. JFrog can support multiple packages, such as NuGet package, pip, and other technologies. It can be used for Terraform as well. The credential management is very easy in JFrog. For instance, when using GitHub action as a CI/CD tool, I just need to create a token and set up JFrog CLI there and give access to the repository. With multiple repositories, I can generate a token for a specific repository, add that token in the GitHub secret, fetch from the CI/CD, run the command JFrog CLI, and authenticate through the token. Then we can push the images into JFrog.

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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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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

25%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Computer Software Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

10%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	1
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	6

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	39
Midsize Enterprise	19
Large Enterprise	35

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about JFrog Xray?

JFrog Xray shows us a list of vulnerabilities that can impact our code.

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What needs improvement with JFrog Xray?

I would assess the integration of JFrog Xray with CI/CD tools as the weak point. You have two means to do that: one is using the API, or the other is using the command line from JFrog. That part is...

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What is your primary use case for JFrog Xray?

For JFrog Xray product, you can use it for two main goals: compliance and security. You can use it to check if your licenses are compliant, and you can check if your dependencies you want to use ar...

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How would you choose between Rapid7 InsightVM and Tenable Nessus?

You have full visibility across cloud, network, virtual, and containerized infrastructures with Rapid7 Insight VM. You can easily prioritize vulnerabilities using attacker analytics. Overall, Rapid...

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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?

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 equi...

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Also Known As

JFrog Security Essentials

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Overview

JFrog is on a mission to enable continuous updates through Liquid Software, empowering developers to code high-quality applications that securely flow to end-users with zero downtime. The world’s top brands such as Amazon, Facebook, Google, Netflix, Uber, VMware, and Spotify are among the 4500 companies that already depend on JFrog to manage binaries for their mission-critical applications. JFrog is a privately-held, global company, and is a proud sponsor of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation [CNCF].

If you are a team player and you care and you play to WIN, we have just the job you're looking for.

As we say at JFrog: "Once You Leap Forward You Won't Go Back!"

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Tenable Nessus provides an efficient vulnerability management system with swift deployment and comprehensive scanning capabilities, making it an ideal choice for organizations seeking to enhance their security posture through effective threat detection and mitigation strategies.

Renowned for its top-tier vulnerability detection, Tenable Nessus offers a robust platform that integrates effortlessly across systems, enhancing threat management through automation, real-time monitoring, and customizable scanning options. Its broad asset coverage, including network devices and applications, coupled with ease of deployment, positions it as a go-to option for risk assessment and compliance. Organizations value its extensive reporting features and database, although they suggest enhancements in reporting formats and false positive detection. A more intuitive interface, improved cloud support, and competitive pricing models are sought after to cater to evolving enterprise needs.

What are the key features of Tenable Nessus?

Comprehensive Vulnerability Detection: Identifies security gaps across systems and platforms.
Remedy Recommendations: Provides actionable insights for vulnerability fixes.
Predictive Prioritization: Helps in focusing on critical vulnerabilities first.
Seamless Integration: Compatible with diverse platforms for cohesive threat management.
Automation Capabilities: Streamlines routine scans and reports.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Fast Setup: Quick deployment that saves time and resources.
Cost-Effective: Affordable pricing supports budget-conscious cyber strategies.
Real-Time Monitoring: Offers continuous oversight of system health.
Extensive Reports: Detailed insights enhance decision-making processes.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and tech, Tenable Nessus is implemented for scanning internal and external networks, identifying risks, and ensuring data protection compliance. Organizations conduct regular scans to detect security vulnerabilities in servers and databases, leveraging its capabilities to strengthen their security frameworks while managing cloud infrastructures and enterprise networks efficiently.

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Sample Customers

google, amazon, cisco, netflix, oracle, vmware, facebook

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

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