PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition vs Tenable Nessus comparison

PortSwigger and Tenable are both solutions in the Vulnerability Management category. PortSwigger is ranked #45 with an average rating of 8.0, while Tenable is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.5. PortSwigger holds a 1.1% mindshare in VM, compared to Tenable’s 3.7% mindshare. Additionally, 84% of PortSwigger users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of Tenable users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

Tenable Nessus and PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition compete in the vulnerability management category. Tenable Nessus seems to have the upper hand with its excellent vulnerability detection, management features, and cost-effectiveness.

Features: Tenable Nessus is known for its comprehensive vulnerability detection and management across various platforms, reliable vulnerability prioritization, and remediation suggestions. Users find its predictive prioritization features and ease of use beneficial along with valuable reporting capabilities. PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition is recognized for advanced web application vulnerability scanning with CI/CD integration and automation capabilities, beneficial for DevOps environments. The availability of extensions enhances its functionality, supporting diverse security assessment needs.

Room for Improvement: Tenable Nessus could enhance reporting functionality, support for cloud environments, and provide more intuitive grouping and scheduling features. Users suggest improvements in tool integration and reducing false positives. PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition can improve in handling false positives, increase scan stability, and offer a cloud-based solution with enhanced performance and more competitive pricing.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Tenable Nessus is widely deployed in on-premises and hybrid cloud environments, with good technical support, though handling complex issues could improve. PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition is mainly deployed on-premises, with effective support, though more comprehensive solutions are needed.

Pricing and ROI: Tenable Nessus is affordable, cost-effective for smaller organizations, and operates on an annual subscription model with competitive pricing. It provides good ROI through effective vulnerability management and security compliance. PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition is more expensive, especially with upgrades from the Professional version, but valuable for extensive vulnerability scanning despite being costly for smaller businesses.

To learn more, read our detailed PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition vs. Tenable Nessus Report (Updated: August 2026).

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Qualys TotalCloud

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of Qualys TotalCloud is 1.2%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition is 1.1%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tenable Nessus is 3.7%, down from 8.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Tenable Nessus	3.7%
Qualys TotalCloud	1.2%
PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition	1.1%
Other	94.0%

Vulnerability Management

Featured Reviews

Robert Orłowski

IT Security Expert at Alior Bank S.A.

Unified risk scoring has improved our cloud visibility and simplifies remediation priorities

Qualys TotalCloud provides unified vulnerability and threat assessment across both IAS and SaaS. This solution provides a single prioritized view of risk, which helps reduce the work I would have to do. We are no longer based on CVSS; we are based on Qualys risk scoring, which is based on CVSS plus internal findings made by Qualys, and then assigns its own score. The TruRisk insight feature has found a small number of assets with high vulnerability scores, though I am cautious since some information is classified. Qualys TotalCloud has positively impacted our bank's performance, and we have definitely seen benefits after implementing this solution.

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Oussama Ben Taher

Studiant at Edifixio

Enables time-saving automated scanning and brute force attacks

The most appreciated functionality of PortSwigger Burp Suite is its ability to perform brute force attacks automatically. Its automated scanning feature saves time. Additionally, using this tool provides significant security insights, making our testing process more efficient and comprehensive, leading to considerable time savings, which in turn translates to financial benefits.

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MohammedJaffir

Founder at Cipheroot Cybersecurity Solutions

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

"We were able to realize its benefits within 24 to 48 hours."

"The most valuable feature is the consolidated information that it provides from various platforms."

"Qualys TotalCloud has improved our security posture."

"Qualys TotalCloud's most valuable features are its cloud security posture management, Kubernetes, and container security capabilities."

"Qualys TotalCloud fulfills all these needs."

"With TotalCloud, we can scan through the API. If we are not able to deploy cloud agents on the machine, we can use the API."

"I would recommend Qualys TotalCloud to other users because it is cost-efficient and has a good return on investment."

"Qualys TotalCloud has significantly improved our organization by automating our reporting processes, reducing the time spent on report creation from two hours to less than fifteen to twenty minutes."

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"This tool helps identify vulnerabilities. We then provide the report to the developers, who address the issues identified automatically. Its most valuable feature is CI/CD integration."

"The most appreciated functionality of PortSwigger Burp Suite is its ability to perform brute force attacks automatically."

"The tool is loaded with many features that give us ROI."

"The most valuable features of PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition are the vast amount of options and ease of use. They frequently improve the solution every six months to a year. Additionally, if we want any more features we can upload a custom script to meet our needs."

"We are in the early stage of using the solution making it difficult to fully determine the best features. However, we have noticed the CMDB and device discovery features look valuable at this time."

"The most valuable part is that a beginner can run those scans and the V scanning of that particular vulnerability."

"The product's initial setup phase was super easy."

"The initial setup is straightforward."

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"Nessus is a very stable product, and it has been a pioneer and has been around for a long time."

"The scanning capabilities are very good."

"The solution is very stable."

"Once you get past the initial implementation, the solution is very stable."

"I like this solution because it is complete, it can scan and check many types of vulnerabilities, it can also check for compliance, it fits very well in my environment, it is very easy to use, and there is a very good cost-benefit of this solution."

"We can now deliver highly professional consulting using the product."

"Tenable Nessus is an absolutely stable and fantastic product."

"It's scalable."

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Cons

"Regarding technical support from Qualys, they respond, but the response time can be too long. Sometimes we need to wait weeks for solutions to simple questions."

"In my opinion, what can be improved in Qualys TotalCloud includes pricing and container scanning."

"Areas that need improvement in every solution include the remediation part. The remediation steps should be simple enough for everyone to understand."

"The areas in the solution that have room for improvement include the UI/UX design, which should be improved, and they should integrate more artificial intelligence into the product."

"With the growing integration of AI, I would like Qualys to enhance its service offerings to better accommodate AI-related risks."

"To improve the user experience, reporting could be simplified for better comprehension by end users and project managers, facilitating issue resolution."

"Qualys TotalCloud needs to enhance its scanning capabilities in the IP domain, as it currently lacks the functionality to resolve IPs to their corresponding domain names."

"The support process is inefficient due to the excessive number of replies required when submitting tickets."

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"The stability of the scans could be improved."

"From my personal experience, the solution's performance could be improved."

"The product needs to have the ability to evaluate more."

"The stability is a big issue. So many times the scans fail."

"PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition should incorporate a static code analysis feature. One main issue we encounter is false positives. False positives can be challenging for developers."

"It would be better if the solution is cloud-based."

"There are features or functionality missing, but PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition does try to update frequently to alleviate the shortcomings."

"Scalability could be better."

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"Tenable Nessus could include a broader range of IT assets."

"The price could be reduced."

"I face issues with Tenable Nessus sometimes due to upgrades."

"There is very little to improve but cloud security tests would be something helpful to have."

"We'd like to see more integration potential within the solution."

"Pricing is one of the most important features, and it is something that they can improve on."

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

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Qualys TotalCloud offers good pricing that is affordable and competitive with the market. Our partnership also provides us with additional benefits."

"Its price seems higher compared to other tools, but it is worth it. If they could adjust the pricing and make it comparable with other tools, that would be great."

"The pricing for TotalCloud is attractive and competitive in the market. Given the features, especially the dashboard, I have no concerns regarding pricing."

"Qualys TotalCloud offers competitive pricing given its comprehensive suite of features, including integration, assessment, remediation, and detection capabilities, all within a single platform."

"As a middle management member, I do not have direct pricing knowledge, but based on the knowledge from our meetings, its pricing is competitive."

"The pricing is comparable. It is built into our other product, so I cannot piecemeal it. It is a part of our subscription."

"TotalCloud's price is about right where I would expect it to be."

"Qualys TotalCloud is expensive."

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"Although the solution can be a bit expensive for small companies, its pricing is fairly reasonable for its capabilities."

"The tool's pricing is reasonable and costs around 400 dollars per year."

"PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition is expensive compared to other solutions."

"PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition is neither a cheap nor an expensive product. PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition is a good tool for companies."

"For Professional, it's about $400 per year."

"In general, it is extremely expensive."

"Nowadays, your vulnerability applications are going to be kind of pricey because lots of them, including Rapid7, are based upon a base price, but then they add in the nodes. That's where they get you. If you're a big network, obviously, you need to scan everything. Therefore, it's going to be costly. The risk and insurance money associated with having ransomware on my networks is going to cost me more money, time, and marketing than the price of the tool. That's why I'm speaking only as an information security officer to security operations. This is the tool that is there in my toolbox to say whether we vulnerable or not. At this point, I don't care about how much it costs my company to have it because if I wasn't able to report it and we got ransomware, then who cares? I'm probably going to be out of business because it happened. That's why I don't care about the price. I have it, and I could use it effectively and do my report. At the end of the day, even if we get ransomware, as long as I reported it, followed my protocol, and put in the change, irrespective of whether it was ignored or denied, I did my job."

"Nessus is affordable, but its licensing model could be improved with more flexibility for adding assets."

"The price is reasonable."

"The pricing is much more manageable versus other products."

"I rate the product's price seven or eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."

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

"We pay approximately $2,500 on a yearly basis."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

13%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Financial Services Firm

20%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	30

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	7

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

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys TotalCloud?

The price is very expensive, actually.

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What needs improvement with Qualys TotalCloud?

To be totally honest, I do not have any best features because I have had a bad experience using this tool, especially...

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What is your primary use case for Qualys TotalCloud?

My main use case for Qualys TotalCloud is vulnerability management and exposure management. I use this tool to evalua...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition?

I am using the Community Edition, which is free, however, I understand there might be extra expenses for additional f...

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What needs improvement with PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition?

It would be beneficial if Burp Suite provided predefined payloads for each attack category, such as SQL injection and...

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What is your primary use case for PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition?

I work with security testing tools for SaaS, focusing on static application security testing and using tools like Bur...

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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. Yo...

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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 ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Tenable Nessus?

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

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Qualys TotalCloud with FlexScan

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Overview

Qualys TotalCloud enhances security posture across cloud environments with continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and risk visualization, ensuring efficient threat assessment and automated remediation for improved cyber risk reduction.

Qualys TotalCloud offers a robust suite of security tools essential for organizations managing multi-cloud infrastructures. By integrating cloud accounts and automating workflows, it supports AWS, Azure, and GCP, offering comprehensive vulnerability management and zero-day detection. The platform's user-friendly design, combined with its extensive risk management and unified threat assessment capabilities, enables organizations to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities effectively. TruRisk Insights provides clear insights on cyber risks, while the automation options streamline patch management and scanning processes. API integration across IaaS and SaaS environments further enhances resource allocation efficiency and saves time, addressing misconfigurations across cloud environments.

What are the most important features of Qualys TotalCloud?

Accurate Vulnerability Reports: Delivers precise and actionable insights for risk mitigation.
Zero-Day Detection: Identifies and addresses zero-day vulnerabilities proactively.
Unified Threat Assessment: Offers comprehensive evaluation of threats across the environment.
Extensive Risk Management: Manages risks effectively with advanced insights and prioritization.
Continuous Monitoring: Provides non-stop surveillance for vulnerabilities and threats.
Cloud-Native Automation: Streamlines processes and reduces manual efforts using automation.
FlexScan for Internet-Facing VMs: Scans external VMs efficiently to detect vulnerabilities.
Dashboard Risk Visualization: Clear visualization helps prioritize vulnerabilities.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Improved Security Posture: Enhances threat detection and response across clouds.
Time Savings: Automation reduces time spent on manual vulnerability management.
Resource Efficiency: Better allocation of resources through streamlined workflows.
Enhanced Risk Prioritization: Focus on critical vulnerabilities for effective mitigation.
Integrated Cloud Accounts: Facilitates seamless cloud management and security.

Qualys TotalCloud is deployed in sectors needing rigorous vulnerability management, such as finance and healthcare. Companies utilize it to secure multi-cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP, focus on compliance, and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines to detect and remedy threats pre-deployment.

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PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition is a comprehensive tool for web application security testing, emphasizing ease of use for dynamic scanning and vulnerability assessments. Its automation capabilities enhance efficiency and insights into API, web, and mobile app security.

PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition is designed for vulnerability assessment, web app security testing, and dynamic application scanning. It enables teams to perform thorough assessments through automated brute force and active scanning features. With extensions, CI/CD integration, and automation, it provides a scalable environment, supporting manual and automated testing seamlessly. Users benefit from effective network call logging, vulnerability interception, and customizable scripting. Organizations from sectors such as IT services and medical equipment rely on it for penetration testing and application auditing, benefiting from its frequent improvements and integration capabilities.

What are the key features of PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition?

Active Scan: Facilitates comprehensive exploration and security insights.
Automation and CI/CD Integration: Enhances efficiency through seamless workflow integration.
Extensions: Expands functionality to meet specific testing needs.
Parallel Scans: Supports high ROI by enabling multiple simultaneous tests.
Customizable Scripting: Offers tailored testing scenarios for diverse applications.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Ease of Use: Allows even beginners to conduct dynamic scanning.
Scalability: Ensures efficient assessments across large environments.
Process Optimization: Seamless integration supports streamlined workflow.
Frequent Improvements: Regular updates to address current issues and needs.

In sectors like medical devices and IT services, PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition is integral for penetration testing and compliance verification. Teams use it for manual and automated testing in web and mobile applications, assessing APIs and interpreting network calls to enhance security and certification processes.

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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

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Nasa, Disney, Dow Jones, Iberia Bank, IBM, Ernest and Young, Apple, Ryanair, Thyssenkrupp, Delivery Hero

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

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