Orca Security vs Tenable Vulnerability Management comparison

Orca Security and Tenable are both solutions in the Vulnerability Management category. Orca Security is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.5, while Tenable is ranked #5 with an average rating of 7.8. Orca Security holds a 2.4% mindshare in VM, compared to Tenable’s 3.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Orca Security users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Tenable users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

Tenable Vulnerability Management and Orca Security compete in the vulnerability management space. Orca Security seems to have the upper hand due to its innovative side-scanning technology and prioritization of vulnerabilities.

Features: Tenable offers extensive vulnerability management, scalability, and cloud monitoring. It integrates robustly with other tools, making it ideal for comprehensive tech environments. Orca stands out with agentless scanning, detailed visibility into cloud environments, and risk-based vulnerability prioritization.

Room for Improvement: Tenable users suggest enhancements in dashboard customization, clearer licensing information, and improved support responsiveness. Orca could improve by adding automatic remediation options, expanding its alert features, and simplifying data presentation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Tenable supports on-premises, hybrid, and private clouds, offering versatility but potential complexity. Orca offers streamlined SaaS deployment focused on public cloud environments, with generally responsive technical support.

Pricing and ROI: Tenable is often considered expensive, especially for smaller businesses, though many find its ROI justifiable. Orca is competitive in cloud environments but advised to reassess its pricing to remain attractive compared to alternatives. Both solutions report favorable ROI due to cost savings from preventing vulnerabilities.

To learn more, read our detailed Orca Security vs. Tenable Vulnerability Management Report (Updated: March 2026).

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Orca Security vs. Tenable Vulnerability Management

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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

3.4

Orca Security enhances cloud security and efficiency, reduces costs, and provides significant ROI through quick deployment and user-friendly features.

Sentiment score

7.0

Tenable Vulnerability Management offers cost-effective vulnerability identification, improving processes, visibility, automation, and IT ecosystems despite financial metric uncertainties.

Orca Security significantly improved our visibility from 30% to 100%, enabling better security posture improvements rather than just general cost savings.

CHINTAN MEHTA

Cloud Security Automation Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

This is because you do not need a team of five persons to install and update the agents in thousands of servers.

reviewer2806824

Cybersecurity Recruitment Specialist at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

I see the benefits of Orca Security immediately because you can see the issues right after deployment, and you can correct the critical issues, so the proof of value is immediate.

Kaue Ribeiro

Cybersecurity Architect Lead at a consultancy with 11-50 employees

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

5.4

Orca Security's technical support is responsive and effective, though sometimes struggles with complex issues due to limited resources.

Sentiment score

6.1

Tenable Support is responsive and knowledgeable, though response times and escalation process for complex issues can improve.

I would rate the quality of support as nine stars out of ten due to their quick and helpful responses.

reviewer2593152

Senior Information Security Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

The expertise levels could be improved.

CHINTAN MEHTA

Cloud Security Automation Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

The support team assists with issues and provides information on new updates.

reviewer2618748

Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees

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It needs improvement in response time and addressing feature requests promptly.

Mani Bommisetty

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

The technical support of Tenable Vulnerability Management is available 24/7, and whenever we require support, we can get it within five minutes.

Chethan Gowda

Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

We had used Tenable's expert support services in order to make sure that we run Tenable Vulnerability Management on a continuous basis and are able to utilize their services.

TarunKumar2

Deputy Global Chief Information Security Officer at Nissan Digital

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.9

Orca Security efficiently manages various cloud workloads, offering seamless integration and scaling for enterprises across major cloud platforms.

Sentiment score

7.6

Tenable Vulnerability Management scales effectively for various sectors, leveraging cloud-based infrastructure and lightweight agents for seamless deployment.

When you onboard an organization, Orca will find new projects, folders, and resources without any additional effort required.

reviewer2593152

Senior Information Security Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

The seamless integration allows us to automatically reflect any connected project from our cloud into the console.

reviewer2618748

Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees

I believe Orca Security is scalable and can handle small and medium-enterprise businesses effectively.

Evgeny Shulga

CTO /Director at OPLIUM

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They can seamlessly scale the number of endpoints from 100 to 1,000,000 in a day.

Mani Bommisetty

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Tenable Vulnerability Management is highly scalable.

Chethan Gowda

Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

With the growing needs of our company, Tenable Vulnerability Management is able to safely adapt.

TarunKumar2

Deputy Global Chief Information Security Officer at Nissan Digital

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

8.0

Orca Security is reliable and stable with high user ratings, addressing issues swiftly, and effectively handling vulnerabilities.

Sentiment score

8.1

Tenable Vulnerability Management is praised for its reliable, stable performance, minimal downtime, and longstanding market reputation.

When I need any support, it's very fast to get an answer from the support team.

Fabricio Galdino

Cyber Security Analyst Ii at Grupo PRIMO

I personally have not encountered any bugs or issues with the console.

reviewer2618748

Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees

I have experienced very little downtime.

Srinath Swarna

Works at Ultraviolet Cyber

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I have faced no stability issues with Tenable.

Mani Bommisetty

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

The stability is commendable, and I would rate Tenable ten out of ten.

Rishabh-Khanna

Technical Lead at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

The stability of Tenable Vulnerability Management is highly reliable.

Chethan Gowda

Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

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Room For Improvement

Orca Security users want better cloud support, faster scanning, improved automation, enhanced UI, and more comprehensive vulnerability detection.

Users criticize Tenable's interface, customization, pricing, support, setup complexity, and suggest improvements for SMB compatibility and user-friendliness.

Another improvement is in handling alerts for multiple files with the same CVE; it should provide an option to manage each file separately without affecting others.

reviewer2593152

Senior Information Security Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

Orca Security could improve in reporting OS package vulnerabilities, such as missing MS patches or Linux patches.

reviewer2618748

Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees

Security in today's age is important, and if a company can afford it, they should get it as it's the most valuable protection against threats.

Danny Mishkit

Software Developer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees

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They should also accelerate the process of implementing new features upon request.

Mani Bommisetty

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

I would suggest HP WebInspect as a better option than Tenable.io.

Rishabh-Khanna

Technical Lead at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

Tenable Vulnerability Management is not very effective for real-time risk prioritization for our organization's security strategy.

Chethan Gowda

Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

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Setup Cost

Orca Security offers workload-based pricing with competitive options and flexible terms, providing good value for larger enterprises.

Tenable Vulnerability Management is costly, with prices from $2,300 to $137,000, suitable for enterprises but pricey for SMBs.

The initial price seemed high, however, after negotiation, the final price was ideal.

reviewer2593152

Senior Information Security Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

Orca Security's pricing is known to be a bit high.

Srinath Swarna

Works at Ultraviolet Cyber

Its license is a bit expensive.

Krishnakumar M

enterprise architect at a tech services company with 1-10 employees

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Tenable charges around $40 per device, while Rapid7 costs $10 to $15 per device.

Mani Bommisetty

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

I would not say very expensive for Tenable Vulnerability Management; it is not prohibitive, but at the same time, there are some other tools in the marketplace which are offering the same kind of services that Tenable offers, the same kind of features that Tenable has offered at a lesser cost.

TarunKumar2

Deputy Global Chief Information Security Officer at Nissan Digital

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Valuable Features

Orca Security provides agentless threat visibility, AI-driven vulnerability management, and seamless integration for enhanced cloud security and compliance.

Tenable offers seamless interface, robust scanning, and integration, with AI-driven prioritization and continuous updates for effective vulnerability management.

Additionally, it covers a large scope of vulnerabilities, CVEs, malware, and misconfiguration.

reviewer2593152

Senior Information Security Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

It provided us with visibility from a central point, increasing our view from the previous thirty percent to a full one hundred percent of our cloud environment.

CHINTAN MEHTA

Cloud Security Automation Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

This technology allows for coverage of almost all cloud assets without interrupting their operations.

reviewer2618748

Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees

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Tenable enables vulnerability management through potential AI integration that consolidates efforts and resolves multiple vulnerabilities simultaneously.

Mani Bommisetty

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

The main benefit of integration with Tenable Vulnerability Management is that there will be no lack of missing vulnerabilities when it comes to the patching environment.

Chethan Gowda

Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

The best features of Tenable Vulnerability Management are flexibility, breadth and scope, and the fact that their current vulnerabilities come out, and they have tests for them within a day or two.

reviewer2721399

SOC Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Categories and Ranking

Orca Security

Ranking in Vulnerability Management

11th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Container Security (10th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (5th), API Security (4th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (6th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (5th), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (8th), Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) (2nd), AI Security (5th)

Tenable Vulnerability Manag...

Ranking in Vulnerability Management

5th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Patch Management (11th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of Orca Security is 2.4%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tenable Vulnerability Management is 3.1%, down from 6.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Tenable Vulnerability Management	3.1%
Orca Security	2.4%
Other	94.5%

Vulnerability Management

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reviewer2800203

Assistant Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Cloud posture management has improved remediation and optimizes costs with contextual risk insights

Since I have not used Orca Security for 10 months, I am uncertain what areas still need improvement, as they may have rolled out features that addressed issues I faced in the past. However, I can say the tool is good. A few things could potentially be improved, particularly regarding false positives and the UI. What I observed is that they release updates to the platform without notifying the customer. Every time the UI is upgraded, they release something without notification. This could be a slight improvement. If they released some kind of notification to just inform the customer about UI changes, the customer would be aware of the changes that Orca Security is making in the backend.

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Chethan Gowda

Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

Have maintained accurate vulnerability scans and gained actionable remediation insights across thousands of servers

Tenable Vulnerability Management agents are very lightweight, and the results we get are very accurate. The solutions they provide to us, assuming if one vulnerability exists, there will be a solution. The resolution they give us in wording will be the best solution. The exploit rates and the reports we get provide a lot of information, making it very easy for us to verify.The main benefit of integration with Tenable Vulnerability Management is that there will be no lack of missing vulnerabilities when it comes to the patching environment. That is one of the key aspects of why we have integrated Tenable to our patching tools. It has a vast capacity of pushing the data to our tools due to its capability and compatibility. That is also one of the reasons why we are using Tenable Vulnerability Management.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	8

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	21

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Orca Security?

It's for protection. It's an agentless tool. We don't need to install anything at a customer's premises. We can just scan the entire assets in the cloud.

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What needs improvement with Orca Security?

I think the downside of Orca Security is the reports. I don't have any good reports ready to deliver to an executive. If I need to deliver some reports to my account manager or an executive, I don'...

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What is your primary use case for Orca Security?

I normally use Orca Security for AppSec, and one of the features that I use commonly is the application security. I love it because it's already covered in the same license, and I can get a good ov...

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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.io Vulnerability Management?

The tool has an easy-to-use interface.

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What needs improvement with Tenable.io Vulnerability Management?

I don't think that there is any very specific area where enhancements need to happen in Tenable Vulnerability Management's feature sets. The only area which possibly is not a part of the feature, b...

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Overview

Orca Security provides comprehensive security management with agentless visibility and SideScanning technology, ensuring efficient threat detection without performance impact.

Orca Security offers agentless visibility across multi-cloud environments, streamlining security management with features like SideScanning technology and centralized security tools. It focuses on automation, vulnerability management, and compliance checks, enhancing a company's security posture with real-time alerts and integrated threat detection. Its intuitive interface prioritizes critical issues, making it suitable for managing DevSecOps processes efficiently.

What are the key features of Orca Security?

Agentless Visibility: Gain comprehensive insights into cloud environments without deploying agents.
SideScanning Technology: Detect threats and vulnerabilities efficiently across platforms.
Comprehensive Security Management: Centralizes security across AWS, GCP, and Azure with minimal setup effort.
CIEM Feature: Enhances security posture with integrated identity and access management.
Real-Time Alerts: Provide immediate awareness of security threats and vulnerabilities.
Automation and Compliance: Streamline processes with automated vulnerability management and compliance checks.

What benefits and ROI should companies look for in Orca Security?

Centralized Management: Simplifies security operations by consolidating tools across cloud environments.
Improved Security Posture: Reduces alerts and manages threats effectively with detailed insights.
Efficient Threat Detection: Enhances response capabilities with integrated threat detection and real-time alerts.
Easy Deployment and Setup: Facilitates quick implementation without complex configurations.
Enhanced Integration: Supports seamless integration with existing security frameworks and processes.

Companies in industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology leverage Orca Security for cloud security posture management, ensuring compliance with standards and securing applications and databases. Its agentless approach provides comprehensive visibility across AWS, GCP, and Azure, enhancing risk assessment and vulnerability management without impacting asset performance.

Orca Security

Managed in the cloud and powered by Tenable Nessus, Tenable Vulnerability Management (formerly Tenable.io) provides the industry's most comprehensive vulnerability coverage with real-time continuous assessment of your organization. Built-in prioritization, threat intelligence and real-time insight help you understand your exposures and proactively prioritize remediations.

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Sample Customers

BeyondTrust, Postman, Digital Turbine, Solarisbank, Lemonade, C6 Bank, Docebo, Vercel, and Vivino

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