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Nessus vs OwnBackup

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Nessus

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability assessment solution

From
$4790/year
Free plan
No
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OwnBackup

Backup

Backup for Salesforce and SaaS platforms

From
$5/month
Free plan
No
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The short version

  • Nessus starts at $4790/yr, OwnBackup at $5/mo.
  • Only Nessus lists vulnerability scanning; only OwnBackup lists automated backup.
  • 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 Nessus and OwnBackup actually diverge.

Attributes where Nessus and OwnBackup differ
AttributeNessusOwnBackup
Starting price$4790/year$5/month
PlatformsWindows, macOS, APIWeb
CategoryCybersecurityBackup
Founded20022015

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 Nessus

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

Only in OwnBackup

  • Automated backup
  • Instant recovery
  • Proactive monitoring
  • Data seeding
  • Sandbox management
  • Compliance archiving
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365

Both cover

  • ServiceNow

What people use each for

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

Nessus

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

OwnBackup

  • Data protectionnot Nessus
  • Disaster recoverynot Nessus
  • Business continuitynot Nessus
  • Ransomware protectionnot Nessus
  • Compliancenot 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

OwnBackup

  • Own states its products are officially part of Salesforce, and routes pricing to Salesforce's Cloud Data Security page rather than publishing a figure of its own

Pricing, plan by plan

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

OwnBackup

$5/month
  • OwnBackup$5/mo
    • Daily backup
    • Instant recovery
    • Proactive monitoring

Which should you pick?

Choose Nessus if

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

Choose OwnBackup if

  • You need automated backup.
  • You also want instant recovery.
OwnBackup review

Questions people ask

Is Nessus or OwnBackup better?
Neither clearly leads. Nessus starts at $4790/year and OwnBackup at $5/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nessus or OwnBackup?
Nessus starts at $4790/year and OwnBackup at $5/month.
Does Nessus or OwnBackup run on more platforms?
Nessus runs on Windows, macOS, API. OwnBackup runs on Web.
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 OwnBackup is typically brought in for.
What can Nessus do that OwnBackup cannot?
Nessus covers Vulnerability scanning, Configuration auditing, Malware detection, Web application scanning. OwnBackup covers Automated backup, Instant recovery, Proactive monitoring, Data seeding. Both handle ServiceNow.

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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OwnBackup: How do I get pricing information?

Pricing is available through a demo request. The homepage directs visitors to 'Get a Demo' to discuss specific costs. Ownbackup (now Own by Salesforce) provides Backup & Recover, Data Security, Data Mask & Seed, and Archive products.

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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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OwnBackup: Can I access pricing without talking to sales?

No. The pricing page exists at salesforce.com but the homepage directs all interested buyers through the 'Get a Demo' sales contact process.

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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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