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iCompass vs Nessus

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iCompass

Government

Meeting and Agenda Management

From
$400/month
Free plan
No
Visit iCompassFull review
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Nessus

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability assessment solution

From
$4790/year
Free plan
No
Visit NessusFull review

The short version

  • iCompass starts at $400/mo, Nessus at $4790/yr.
  • Only iCompass lists agenda Creation; only Nessus lists vulnerability scanning.
  • Where Nessus falls short: Nessus Professional is $4,790 for one year, with no free or low cost commercial tier.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which iCompass and Nessus actually diverge.

Attributes where iCompass and Nessus differ
AttributeiCompassNessus
Starting price$400/month$4790/year
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWindows, macOS, API
CategoryGovernmentCybersecurity
Founded20012002

Identical on both: pricing model (Subscription), free tier (No).

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 iCompass

  • Agenda Creation
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Document Management
  • Public Meeting Portal
  • Voting Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Video Streaming
  • Document Storage

Only in Nessus

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

What people use each for

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

iCompass

  • Citizen Servicesnot Nessus
  • Records Managementnot Nessus
  • Public Safetynot Nessus
  • Civic Engagementnot Nessus

Nessus

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

Where each one falls short

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

iCompass

  • iCompass (a Diligent Corporation product for local government agenda management) publishes no pricing on its own site; every call to action is Contact Us or Request a Demo, with no figures anywhere on the page

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

iCompass

$400/month
  • Government$400/mo
    • Agenda Management
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Public Portal

Nessus

$4790/year
  • Nessus Professional$4,790/yr
    • 1 year license
    • Best for individual security professionals
  • Nessus Professional 2-Year$9,330.95/2 years
    • 2 year license with discounted rate vs. annual
  • Nessus Professional 3-Year$13,637.54/3 years
    • 3 year license with discounted rate vs. annual
  • Nessus Expert$6,790/yr
    • 1 year license
    • Enhanced capabilities vs. Professional

Which should you pick?

Choose iCompass if

  • You need agenda creation.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want meeting minutes.
iCompass review

Choose Nessus if

  • You need vulnerability scanning.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, API.
  • You also want configuration auditing.
Nessus review

Questions people ask

Is iCompass or Nessus better?
Neither clearly leads. iCompass starts at $400/month and Nessus at $4790/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, iCompass or Nessus?
iCompass starts at $400/month and Nessus at $4790/year.
Does iCompass or Nessus run on more platforms?
iCompass runs on Web, iOS, Android. Nessus runs on Windows, macOS, API.
What is iCompass best used for?
iCompass is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement. Of those, citizen services and records management are not what Nessus is typically brought in for.
What can iCompass do that Nessus cannot?
iCompass covers Agenda Creation, Meeting Minutes, Document Management, Public Meeting Portal. Nessus covers Vulnerability scanning, Configuration auditing, Malware detection, Web application scanning.

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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