PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition vs Tenable Nessus comparison

PortSwigger and Tenable are both solutions in the Vulnerability Management category. PortSwigger is ranked #40 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 4.1% 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: April 2026).

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PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition vs. Tenable Nessus

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Qualys TotalCloud

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of Qualys TotalCloud is 1.0%, up from 0.9% 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 4.1%, down from 9.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Tenable Nessus	4.1%
Qualys TotalCloud	1.0%
PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition	1.1%
Other	93.8%

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

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

"One of the features I appreciate is the ability to generate daily reports without relying on anyone else."

"Generally, Qualys is very good at detections, whether on cloud or on-prem, and the agent allows deployment on both infrastructures, providing continuous monitoring of your assets, which is a key selling point for us."

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

"I would definitely recommend it because it is easy to handle any cloud resources."

"The best features in Qualys TotalCloud include the total asset management of the cloud environment. It is very easy to export the report and see the vulnerabilities related to the cloud specifically."

"Qualys TotalCloud's most valuable features are its security capabilities that help identify and mitigate risk factors."

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

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

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"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."

"The most valuable features of PortSwigger Burp Suite Enterprise Edition are the vast amount of options and ease of use, and they frequently improve the solution every six months to a year."

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

"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."

"I like normal dynamic scanning, general web applications scanning, and vulnerability assessments."

"The product is easy to use."

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

"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."

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"Overall Zoom is a good solution."

"So far, I am quite pleased with this product and don't have any complaints."

"Zoom is a great solution."

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

"The scanning capabilities are most valuable when compared to Nessus."

"The interface is excellent; it makes it very user friendly and easy to navigate for the most part, and the product is pretty problem-free so we don't have any real issues with it."

"Tenable Nessus is cheap and flexible."

"The vulnerability scanner is the most valuable feature."

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Cons

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

"There is a lack of data segregation according to criticality or inventory."

"TotalCloud could improve the classification of vulnerabilities. Specifically, it could enhance the categorization of what aspects fall under patches resolved by OS or software updates and what pertains to configuration adjustments."

"Two areas for improvement in Qualys TotalCloud are the speed of the public cloud platform and vulnerability detection."

"A feature improvement could be the inclusion of Windows OS support for container security, as it is currently only supported for Linux."

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

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

"It has been working very well, but it would be helpful if the dashboard could generate reports tailored to specific compliance needs. For example, in India, we have to comply with RBI and SEBI guidelines. It w"

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"Scalability could be better."

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

"The stability of the scans could be improved."

"The implementation of the solution is quite complicated and could be easier."

"It would be beneficial if Burp Suite provided predefined payloads for each attack category, such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting, to automate some tasks more effectively."

"The cost per license per user could be cheaper, specifically for individual licensing."

"It would be beneficial if Burp Suite provided predefined payloads for each attack category, such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting, to automate some tasks more effectively."

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"Multiple user access would be an area for improvement from a user-access perspective. A role-based access control feature would be great because at present, there is a limitation with only one account. If that account gets compromised or gets locked, then we will encounter problems."

"This is still a maturing product. Tenable is only a scanner for one ability, while other solutions like Rapid7 have more tools for verification. We still have to manually verify to see if the vulnerability is a false positive or not."

"The interface is a little bit clunky, and the reporting is not marvelous."

"In general, it is extremely expensive. If they have a higher price, that's fine, but if there were one or two solutions where you can buy something for a cheaper price then that would make sense for many users."

"I would like to see an improvement in the ranking of high, medium and low vulnerability."

"We operate in small and medium enterprises and for them, Nessus is becoming expensive."

"Tenable Nessus could improve the reporting by adding some dashboards. The reports are a hassle at this time."

"The reports should be improved in Tenable Nessus. For example, when you are auditing compliance with CIS standards. It provides very poor reports."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I am not sure about the pricing. From what I understand, it is a bit on the higher side, but I do not have the exact numbers."

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

"The cost is high, but it meets our organizational needs."

"While Qualys TotalCloud's pricing is currently acceptable, it is becoming increasingly expensive and may soon be considered overpriced."

"Qualys TotalCloud offers cost-effective licensing flexibility."

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

"It isn't cheap, but it's reasonable. It helps us to manage things with very few resources."

"Although Qualys TotalCloud is relatively expensive due to its unique automation features, its cost-effectiveness is rated an eight out of ten, with ten being the most costly."

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

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

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

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

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

"We have a subscription, the licensing fees are paid yearly, and I am using the latest version."

"Its price is high for Libya. The companies here in Libya don't have the awareness of and a good budget for cybersecurity services. If you want them to go for a product, you need to provide something different. This differentiation is related to the price. They should give about 40% to 45% discount per person on the current cost."

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

"We incurred a single cost for a perpetual license, although I cannot comment on the price as this is above my management level."

"The solution has a single price for unlimited assets."

"The price is high for the solution. There are free tools with similar functionality available. The solution cost approximately $3,500."

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

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

19%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	28

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?

Areas that need improvement in every solution include the remediation part. The remediation steps should be simple en...

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What is your primary use case for Qualys TotalCloud?

Our use case involves the assets that we have under cloud, the assets exposed to the internet, and the internal appli...

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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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