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Embroker vs Nessus

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Embroker

Insurance

Enterprise insurance platform for teams

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nessus logo

Nessus

Cybersecurity

The most trusted vulnerability assessment solution

From
$4790/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Embroker no pricing published on website; requires completing an application and underwriting process; Nessus nessus Professional is $4,790 for one year, with no free or low cost commercial tier
  • They diverge on capability: Embroker covers Benefits management, Nessus covers Vulnerability scanning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Embroker and Nessus actually diverge.

Attributes where Embroker and Nessus differ
AttributeEmbrokerNessus
Starting priceOn request$4790/year
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidDesktop, Api
CategoryInsuranceCybersecurity
Founded20172002

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 Embroker

  • Benefits management
  • Policy administration
  • Employee portal
  • Analytics and reporting
  • Claims management
  • Mobile app
  • Compliance tools
  • Integration support

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.

Embroker

  • Employee benefits managementnot Nessus

Nessus

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

Where each one falls short

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

Embroker

  • No pricing published on website; requires completing an application and underwriting process
  • Pricing varies by state and is subject to application approval

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

Embroker

On request
  • Professional$undefined/month
    • Benefits management
    • Policy administration
    • Employee portal

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 Embroker if

  • You need benefits management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want policy administration.
Embroker review

Choose Nessus if

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

Questions people ask

Is Embroker or Nessus better?
Neither clearly leads. Embroker 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, Embroker or Nessus?
Embroker starts at On request and Nessus at $4790/year.
Does Embroker or Nessus run on more platforms?
Embroker runs on Web, Ios, Android. Nessus runs on Desktop, Api.
What is Embroker best used for?
Embroker is most often used for employee benefits management. Of those, employee benefits management is not what Nessus is typically brought in for.
What can Embroker do that Nessus cannot?
Embroker covers Benefits management, Policy administration, Employee portal, Analytics and reporting. Nessus covers Vulnerability scanning, Configuration auditing, Malware detection, Web application scanning. Both handle Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Embroker: How much does Embroker insurance cost?

Embroker does not publish pricing. The vendor emphasizes 'custom quotes in minutes' and positions themselves as offering 'transparent solutions.' Customers must click 'Get a Quote' to access the application portal. Services and pricing vary by state and are subject to application and underwriting requirements.

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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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Embroker: How can you request a quote from Embroker?

Click the 'Get a Quote' button to access their application portal, or contact Embroker at 1.844.436.2765 (Mon-Fri) or use their contact form.

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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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