OpenVAS vs Tenable Nessus
| OpenVAS | Tenable Nessus | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | €210.33/mo | $399.17/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Deployment model | on_premises | on_premises |
| Supported targets | network services, servers, applications, endpoints, container images | IP addresses, operating systems, network devices, databases, applications, SCADA systems |
| Authenticated scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Continuous scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Asset limit | 150 assets | — |
| Compliance frameworks | CIS Benchmarks, IT-Grundschutz | CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIG, PCI DSS |
Both are listed in Best Vulnerability Scanning Software, Best Network Vulnerability Scanners. On Inferse, OpenVAS scores higher on our published basis.