Vulnersight vs Nessus vs Detectify vs PentestTools
Oct 30, 2025
The Clear Alternative for SMEs in Southeast Asia
Enterprise-grade vulnerability scanners are powerful — but for SMEs with only 1–5 domains, they’re often too expensive, too complex, and overloaded with features you will never use.
Vulnersight was built to give SMEs the essentials, without the enterprise price tag or heavy technical setup.
Below is the definitive comparison to help you choose the right security scanner for your business.
Quick Summary: Which Tool Fits Your Use Case?
Use Case | Best Tool |
|---|---|
You’re an SME needing fast scans + clear reports | Vulnersight |
You have 50–100+ assets & a security team | Nessus |
You want deep, continuous web app scanning | Detectify |
You want many niche pentest tools in one place | PentestTools |
You need tender-ready PDF reports in 3 minutes | Vulnersight |
You need BSSN/SNI-style documentation | Vulnersight |
Comparison Table (Feature-by-Feature)
1. Pricing & Accessibility
Feature | Vulnersight | Nessus | Detectify | PentestTools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pricing for SMEs | Lowest (SME-friendly) | High | Very High | Medium–High |
Annual Cost | $0–$199 | $2,000+ | $3,000+ | $1,200+ |
Pay-as-you-go | Yes | No | No | Limited |
Free Scan | Yes | Limited | No | Limited |
Designed For | SMEs | Enterprises | Enterprises | Security teams |
2. Ease of Use
Feature | Vulnersight | Nessus | Detectify | PentestTools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Setup Required | None | Complex | Medium | Medium |
Need Security Knowledge? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Beginner-Friendly | Very Easy | Hard | Medium | Medium |
Time to First Scan | < 10 seconds | 10–30 mins | 15+ mins | 10+ mins |
Dashboard Complexity | Simple | Complex | Advanced | Technical |
3. Scan Depth & Capabilities
Feature | Vulnersight | Nessus | Detectify | PentestTools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CVE Detection | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Misconfigurations | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Server/Open Port Scan | ✔ | Limited | ✔ | ✔ |
SSL/TLS Checks | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Tech Stack Detection | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Internal Network Scanning | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
API Testing | ✖ | ✔ (Pro) | ✔ | ✔ |
Advanced WAF Bypass | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Verdict:
Vulnersight gives SMEs the 80% of essential scanning without the enterprise-layer complexity.
4. Reporting & Compliance
Feature | Vulnersight | Nessus | Detectify | PentestTools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BSSN/SNI-Style Report | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
Tender-Ready PDF | ✔ | ✔ (too technical) | ✔ | ✔ |
CVE Summary | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Business-Friendly Language | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
AI-Generated Fix Recommendations | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | Limited |
Instant PDF Export | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
This is where Vulnersight wins BIG:
Tender teams, procurement, BUMN, and government vendors love receiving clear and readable reports — not 40-page technical dumps.
5. Ideal Customer Fit
You Are… | Recommended Tool |
|---|---|
SME with 1–5 domains | Vulnersight |
Business needing fast CVE detection | Vulnersight |
IT team preparing tender documents | Vulnersight |
Enterprise with full security team | Nessus |
Web app company needing deep scans | Detectify |
Pentesters doing manual audits | PentestTools |
Why SMEs Prefer Vulnersight
1. Built for Southeast Asia SMEs
Most global tools design for US/European enterprises.
Vulnersight is built for SMEs dealing with:
BUMN procurement
BSSN alignment
SNI-style reporting
Government tenders
Fintech/Bank onboarding requirements
2. Affordable & Transparent Pricing
Pay only for what you need.
No subscriptions forced.
No enterprise markups.
3. Instant Tender-Ready PDF Reports
Perfect for:
Tender submissions
Vendor onboarding
Client security questionnaires
Cybersecurity requirements for banks and corporates
4. No Technical Skills Needed
Just enter your domain → get a clean security report.
5. AI-Powered Risk Explanations
You get plain-English descriptions, examples, and actionable fixes.
Final Verdict
If you’re an SME in Southeast Asia
Vulnersight is hands-down the best alternative.
You get:
CVE detection
Clear recommendations
Tender-ready PDF reports
SME-friendly pricing
Zero-setup scanning
…without the cost, complexity, or technical burden of enterprise scanners.
If you’re a large enterprise
Nessus or Detectify may still be better — but that’s not the SME market.
Try Vulnersight — The SME-Ready Alternative to Enterprise Scanners
Fast. Simple. Affordable.
Perfect for SMEs who need real security without enterprise cost or complexity.
