Government · head to head
IAPro vs Tenable

Tenable
Cybersecurity
AI-powered exposure management platform for unified security visibility
- From
- $3500/year
- Free plan
- No
The short version
- Each has a real cost: IAPro a public university's procurement documentation for IAPro (CI Technologies, acquired by Versaterm Public Safety in 2023) states the software is sold as an unlimited-use license covering all concurrent users and workstations with no additional or hidden licensing costs, and the first year of annual maintenance is included free; no dollar figure for that license was disclosed in the document, so total cost is not visible without a direct quote.; Tenable pricing starts at $3500/year for Tenable One VM, expensive for small organizations
- They diverge on capability: IAPro covers Case Management, Tenable covers Unified attack surface mapping.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which IAPro and Tenable actually diverge.
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 IAPro
- Case Management
- Early Warning System
- Use of Force Tracking
- Analytics
- Reporting
- CAD Systems
- RMS
- HR Systems
Only in Tenable
- Unified attack surface mapping
- Exposure intelligence enrichment
- Tenable Hexa AI orchestration
- Cloud Exposure (CNAPP)
- OT Exposure
- Identity Exposure
- Vulnerability Management
- Attack Surface Management
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
IAPro
- Citizen Servicesnot Tenable
- Records Managementnot Tenable
- Public Safetynot Tenable
- Civic Engagementnot Tenable
Tenable
- Comprehensive vulnerability scanning for enterprise networksnot IAPro
- Cloud security monitoring and compliance for AWS, Azure, GCPnot IAPro
- Identity and access management risk assessmentnot IAPro
- Operational technology security for industrial systemsnot IAPro
- Attack surface management for third-party risknot IAPro
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
IAPro
- A public university's procurement documentation for IAPro (CI Technologies, acquired by Versaterm Public Safety in 2023) states the software is sold as an unlimited-use license covering all concurrent users and workstations with no additional or hidden licensing costs, and the first year of annual maintenance is included free; no dollar figure for that license was disclosed in the document, so total cost is not visible without a direct quote.
Tenable
- Pricing starts at $3500/year for Tenable One VM, expensive for small organizations
- Many enterprise features require custom quote and sales engagement
- Cloud Exposure, OT Exposure, and other modules have no published pricing
- Multi-year contracts common, limiting flexibility
- Setup and configuration complexity for enterprise deployments
Pricing, plan by plan
IAPro
$500/month- IAPro$500/month
- Case Management
- Early Warning
- Analytics
Tenable
$3500/year- Tenable One Vulnerability Management$3500/year
- Per 100 assets
- Multi-year discounts available
- Tenable One Web App Scanning$3578/year
- Per 5 FQDNs
- Annual subscription
- Nessus Professional$4790/year
- Vulnerability scanning
- Multi-year discounts available
- Optional advanced support: $400/year
- Nessus Expert$6790/year
- Advanced vulnerability scanning
- Multi-year discounts available
- Optional advanced support: $400/year
Which should you pick?
Choose IAPro if
- You need case management.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want early warning system.
Choose Tenable if
- You need unified attack surface mapping.
- You work on Cloud, Web.
- You also want exposure intelligence enrichment.
Questions people ask
- Is IAPro or Tenable better?
- Neither clearly leads. IAPro starts at $500/month and Tenable at $3500/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, IAPro or Tenable?
- IAPro starts at $500/month and Tenable at $3500/year.
- Does IAPro or Tenable run on more platforms?
- IAPro runs on Web, Desktop. Tenable runs on Cloud, Web.
- What is IAPro best used for?
- IAPro is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement. Of those, citizen services and records management are not what Tenable is typically brought in for.
- What can IAPro do that Tenable cannot?
- IAPro covers Case Management, Early Warning System, Use of Force Tracking, Analytics. Tenable covers Unified attack surface mapping, Exposure intelligence enrichment, Tenable Hexa AI orchestration, Cloud Exposure (CNAPP).
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
IAPro: How much does IAPro cost?
Pricing is not published. IAPro is an enterprise solution for professional standards management with custom pricing based on organizational needs.
SourceTenable: How is Tenable One pricing structured?
Tenable One Vulnerability Management costs $3500/year per 100 assets. Web App Scanning is $3578/year per 5 FQDNs. Multi-year discounts are available.
SourceIAPro: Can I try IAPro before committing to a purchase?
No self-serve trial is mentioned. The site directs interested parties to book a consultation with the sales team to discuss evaluation options.
SourceTenable: What is the difference between Nessus Professional and Nessus Expert?
Nessus Professional costs $4790/year and provides core vulnerability scanning. Nessus Expert costs $6790/year and offers advanced scanning capabilities.
SourceIAPro: How do I request a quote or demo?
Contact Versaterm directly at 613-820-0311, 1-866-729-2947, or use the contact form at their website. They offer consultation booking for enterprise prospects.
SourceTenable: Are custom support and training available for Tenable?
Yes. Optional advanced support is available for $400/year. Training courses range from $275-$385/year.
SourceIAPro: What is the typical contract length?
Contract terms are not disclosed on the website. As an enterprise product, terms are negotiated individually during the sales process.
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