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Nessus vs Oracle Government Cloud

Nessus logo

Nessus

Cybersecurity

The most trusted vulnerability assessment solution

From
$4790/year
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
Oracle Government Cloud logo

Oracle Government Cloud

Government

Complete Cloud for Government

From
$5000/month
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Nessus nessus Professional is $4,790 for one year, with no free or low cost commercial tier; Oracle Government Cloud oracle publishes a separate US Public Sector part number detail list and a Managed Services for US/DoD Government list, so commercial price lists do not apply to government buyers
  • They diverge on capability: Nessus covers Vulnerability scanning, Oracle Government Cloud covers Cloud Infrastructure.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Nessus and Oracle Government Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Nessus and Oracle Government Cloud differ
AttributeNessusOracle Government Cloud
Starting price$4790/year$5000/month
PlatformsDesktop, ApiWeb, Desktop, Mobile
CategoryCybersecurityGovernment
Founded20021977

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 Nessus

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

Only in Oracle Government Cloud

  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • ERP Cloud
  • HCM Cloud
  • Database
  • Analytics
  • Third-party Systems
  • Legacy Systems
  • APIs

What people use each for

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

Nessus

  • Vulnerability scanning for individual practitionersnot Oracle Government Cloud
  • Enterprise vulnerability managementnot Oracle Government Cloud
  • Web application security assessmentsnot Oracle Government Cloud

Oracle Government Cloud

  • Running government workloads on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure under public sector termsnot Nessus
  • US and DoD government managed services from Oraclenot Nessus
  • Hosting Oracle databases and applications for public agenciesnot Nessus

Where each one falls short

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

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

Oracle Government Cloud

  • Oracle publishes a separate US Public Sector part number detail list and a Managed Services for US/DoD Government list, so commercial price lists do not apply to government buyers
  • Prices are distributed as downloadable PDF price lists rather than an interactive pricing page
  • Oracle states plainly that its commercial price lists are only for non-government agencies

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Oracle Government Cloud

$5000/month
  • Government Cloud$5000/month
    • Cloud Infrastructure
    • Applications
    • Database

Which should you pick?

Choose Nessus if

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

Choose Oracle Government Cloud if

  • You need cloud infrastructure.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want erp cloud.
Oracle Government Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is Nessus or Oracle Government Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Nessus starts at $4790/year and Oracle Government Cloud at $5000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nessus or Oracle Government Cloud?
Nessus starts at $4790/year and Oracle Government Cloud at $5000/month.
Does Nessus or Oracle Government Cloud run on more platforms?
Nessus runs on Desktop, Api. Oracle Government Cloud runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
What is Nessus best used for?
Nessus is most often used for vulnerability scanning for individual practitioners, enterprise vulnerability management, web application security assessments. Of those, vulnerability scanning for individual practitioners and enterprise vulnerability management are not what Oracle Government Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Nessus do that Oracle Government Cloud cannot?
Nessus covers Vulnerability scanning, Configuration auditing, Malware detection, Web application scanning. Oracle Government Cloud covers Cloud Infrastructure, ERP Cloud, HCM Cloud, Database.

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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