Nessus vs Nexpose: features, pricing & security compared

Compare Nessus and Nexpose on vulnerability detection accuracy, compliance mapping, and workflow integration depth, with detailed insights into deployment flexibility and pricing models.

Astra vs. Nessus vs. Nexpose

Nessus
Nexpose
Pricing
$1,999/year
$3,390-$4,990/year
$3,200/year
Scans behind logins
Pentest by security experts
Continuous automated scanning
Pentest Report
Number of vulnerability scans
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Zero false positives ensured with vetted scans
Cloud security review for AWS/GCP/Azure
Compliance reporting
Publicly verifiable pentest certificate
Collaboration with expert pentesters
Remediation support within 24-hours
Integrations
Continuous compliance scanning
Actionable vulnerability risk scoring
API endpoint mapping and security

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Pentest

Why choose Astra over Nessus and Nexpose

Astra puts your ahead by finding and fixing every single security loopholde
with our hacker-style pentest.

AI-Powered Intelligence

  • Run 15,000+ tailored AI test scenarios to your unique app
  • Contextual remediation advice at your fingertips
  • Continuously improves detection accuracy through context-aware analysis and evolving ML models trained on real-world vulnerability patterns.

Compliance-First Approach

  • Audit-ready reports aligned with ISO, PCI, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, OWASP, NIST, and more.
  • Expert support to simplify assessments and pass audits faster.
Astra's Pentest for SaaS - Continuous API security platform

DevOps Integration

  • Integrate into CI/CD with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Bitbucket, and more.
  • Automate scans, send vulnerability alerts via Slack
  • Create JIRA tickets, all without leaving your pipeline.
 Astra's Pentest for SaaS - Compliance View

End-to-End, Fully Managed Platform

  • Continuous, scheduled scans and pentests for web apps, API, and cloud without manual setup or tuning.
  • Expert-tuned accuracy with optimized scanners to reduce false positives.
  • Vulnerabilities triaged and mapped to real business impact.
  • Auto-generated compliance-grade summaries with remediation guidance and automated rescans for verification.

Pentest Certificate & AI-built Trust Center


  • Publicly verifiable certifications with shareable links.
  • Demonstrate your security commitment.
  • Build client and partner trust.
  • Summarize your security posture for easy sharing with customers and auditors
Win customer’s trust with a unique, publicly verifiable pentest certificate

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Georgi Atanasov
review

"Astra identified several moderate and high severity issues that our team never thought existed. We are working in the Mental Health space and data privacy and security are extremely critical to us. That being said, I am thankful for to Astra."

Georgi Atanasov

CTO, Sentur

Richard Ganpatsingh
review

“A key standout during our Astra Pentest was the solid support via Slack, making communication easy and efficient. The platform itself is user-friendly, and the Jira integration greatly streamlined issue resolution for our team, seamlessly fitting into our existing workflow”

Richard Ganpatsingh

CTO, Intelligent Health

Michal Pěkný
review

"Astra's exceptional manual penetration testing and efficient automated tools have provided invaluable insights into our application's security, making them our trusted partner for comprehensive and reliable security measures"

Michal Pěkný

CTO, LutherOne

Ankur Rawal
review

"We are impressed with Astra's dashboard and its amazing ‘automated and scheduled‘ scanning capabilities. Integrating these scans into our CI/CD pipeline was a breeze and saved us a lot of time. The rapid issue resolution and detailed vulnerability …"

Ankur Rawal

CTO, Zenduty

Clinton Skakun
review

"The most impressive part is the certificate they give you. It shows that you actually pentest and don't just say that you do. Customers can be a tad more trusting in your security because it's not just lip service. The dashboard can be a little slow sometimes, but this "

Clinton Skakun

CTO, Dedupely

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Our pentesters? World class, certified &
contributors to top security projects

CVE Hunters: 20+
vulnerabilities discovered
and counting
We find the bugs before the
bad guys do
Constantly learning, always improving:
Our team stays ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of web security
Certifications? We've got them all:
OSCP
CCH
AWS
CCSP
MANY MORE...
Open Source Superheroes:
OWASP Top 10 Reviewers
Contributors to OWASP AI Top 10
Contributors to OWASP Web Security Testing Guide
Because we don’t just follow best practices, we help define them

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What are the main differences between Nessus and Nexpose for vulnerability scanning?

Nessus focuses on broad vulnerability detection with strong plugin support, while Nexpose (now InsightVM) emphasizes real-time exposure management and prioritization. Both are powerful, but their strengths may suit different business needs based on scalability, reporting, and integration requirements.

How does Astra Security compare to Nessus and Nexpose?

Unlike Nessus or Nexpose, Astra Security combines automated vulnerability scanning with manual pentesting by security experts. It delivers zero false positives, tests behind login screens, integrates with CI/CD pipelines, and provides detailed, developer-friendly remediation support tailored for compliance and business needs.

Which vulnerability scanner is best for compliance requirements?

For compliance, Astra Security stands out by mapping findings directly to standards like PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001, and SOC 2. Nessus and Nexpose provide raw vulnerability data but require additional mapping and interpretation, often leaving compliance gaps unaddressed.

Can Astra Security test behind login screens, unlike Nessus or Nexpose?

Yes, Astra Security can test behind login screens using authenticated scans, a feature missing in Nessus and Nexpose. This capability ensures vulnerabilities in dashboards, user portals, and other gated areas are identified, reducing blind spots in application and API security.

What kind of support does Astra provide during vulnerability remediation?

Astra offers end-to-end remediation support, including detailed fix guidance, developer-friendly reports, and one-on-one collaboration with security experts via the dashboard. This hands-on approach helps teams resolve issues faster, unlike traditional scanners that only list vulnerabilities without providing contextual help.