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Applied Epic vs Nessus

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Applied Epic

Insurance

The most connected agency management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Nessus

Cybersecurity

The most trusted vulnerability assessment solution

From
$4790/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Applied Epic covers Policy management, Nessus covers Vulnerability scanning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Applied Epic and Nessus actually diverge.

Attributes where Applied Epic and Nessus differ
AttributeApplied EpicNessus
Starting priceOn request$4790/year
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidDesktop, Api
CategoryInsuranceCybersecurity
Founded19832002

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Applied Epic

  • Policy management
  • Client management
  • Commission tracking
  • Document management
  • Real-time carrier downloads
  • Workflow automation
  • Accounting integration
  • Mobile access

Only in Nessus

  • Vulnerability scanning
  • Configuration auditing
  • Malware detection
  • Web application scanning
  • Cloud scanning
  • Compliance checks
  • Patch auditing
  • Pre-built policies

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Applied Epic

  • Agency managementnot Nessus
  • Policy administrationnot Nessus
  • Commission managementnot Nessus
  • Client servicingnot Nessus
  • Carrier connectivitynot Nessus

Nessus

  • Vulnerability scanning for individual practitionersnot Applied Epic
  • Enterprise vulnerability managementnot Applied Epic
  • Web application security assessmentsnot Applied Epic

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Applied Epic

Nothing recorded yet. See the Applied Epic review.

Nessus

  • Nessus Professional is $4,790 for one year, with no free or low cost commercial tier
  • Multi year terms are the only discount route, at $9,330.95 for two years and $13,637.54 for three
  • It is a single user scanner, so team workflows mean migrating to another Tenable product
  • Tenable One vulnerability management is priced separately, starting at $3,500 a year for 100 assets

Pricing, plan by plan

Applied Epic

On request
  • Applied Epic$undefined/month
    • Policy management
    • Commission tracking
    • Client portal
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom integrations

Nessus

$4790/year
  • Nessus Professional$4790/year
    • 1 year license
    • Best for individual security professionals
  • Nessus Professional 2-Year$9330.95/2 years
    • 2 year license with discounted rate vs. annual
  • Nessus Professional 3-Year$13637.54/3 years
    • 3 year license with discounted rate vs. annual
  • Nessus Expert$6790/year
    • 1 year license
    • Enhanced capabilities vs. Professional

Which should you pick?

Choose Applied Epic if

  • You need policy management.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want client management.
Applied Epic review

Choose Nessus if

  • You need vulnerability scanning.
  • You work on Desktop, Api.
  • You also want configuration auditing.
Nessus review

Questions people ask

Is Applied Epic or Nessus better?
Neither clearly leads. Applied Epic starts at On request and Nessus at $4790/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Applied Epic or Nessus?
Applied Epic starts at On request and Nessus at $4790/year.
Does Applied Epic or Nessus run on more platforms?
Applied Epic runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. Nessus runs on Desktop, Api.
What is Applied Epic best used for?
Applied Epic is most often used for agency management, policy administration, commission management, client servicing. Of those, agency management and policy administration are not what Nessus is typically brought in for.
What can Applied Epic do that Nessus cannot?
Applied Epic covers Policy management, Client management, Commission tracking, Document management. Nessus covers Vulnerability scanning, Configuration auditing, Malware detection, Web application scanning. Both handle Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Nessus: What is the cheapest Nessus option?

Nessus Professional starts at $4,790 per year for a 1-year license. Multi-year commitments offer discounts, with 2-year licenses at $9,330.95 and 3-year licenses at $13,637.54.

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Nessus: What is the difference between Nessus Professional and Expert?

Nessus Expert costs $6,790 per year for a 1-year license (compared to $4,790 for Professional) and includes enhanced capabilities. Multi-year rates are available at discounted prices.

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Nessus: Does Nessus offer optional support or training?

Yes, Nessus offers add-on services: Advanced Support at $400/year provides 24x365 access to phone, email, community, and chat support. On-Demand Training costs $275/year for Fundamentals course access or $385/year for both Fundamentals and Advanced courses.

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