Open-source alternatives to Tenable Nessus

Tenable Nessus in the IT, security & identity category. These are the open alternatives we recommend looking at.

Nuclei

Vulnerability scanner that uses YAML templates to test websites and services.

MITPermissive

SaaS: YesClosed product: Yes

GitHub stars
31.7k
Deployment
CLI

OpenVAS

Network and system vulnerability scanner, part of Greenbone Community Edition.

GPL-2.0Strong copyleft

SaaS: YesClosed product: No

GitHub stars
4.8k
Deployment
Docker

This is guidance, not legal advice (inte juridisk rådgivning). Check with a lawyer before deciding.

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