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Nessus vs Ring Neighbors

Nessus logo

Nessus

Cybersecurity

The most trusted vulnerability assessment solution

From
$4790/year
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
Ring Neighbors logo

Ring Neighbors

Government

Community Safety Network

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Ring Neighbors has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Nessus nessus Professional is $4,790 for one year, with no free or low cost commercial tier; Ring Neighbors neighbors by Ring is a free app only available in the US, per the vendor's own page (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2023)
  • They diverge on capability: Nessus covers Vulnerability scanning, Ring Neighbors covers Video Request Portal.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Nessus and Ring Neighbors actually diverge.

Attributes where Nessus and Ring Neighbors differ
AttributeNessusRing Neighbors
Starting price$4790/yearFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktop, ApiWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryCybersecurityGovernment
Founded20022013

Identical on both: 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 Ring Neighbors

  • Video Request Portal
  • Community Alerts
  • Geographic Requests
  • Case Management
  • Resident Opt-in
  • Ring Devices
  • CAD Systems
  • Social Media

What people use each for

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

Nessus

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

Ring Neighbors

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

Ring Neighbors

  • Neighbors by Ring is a free app only available in the US, per the vendor's own page (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2023)

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

Ring Neighbors

Free
  • Public Safety PortalFree
    • Video Requests
    • Community Alerts
    • Case Management

Which should you pick?

Choose Nessus if

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

Choose Ring Neighbors if

  • You need video request portal.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want community alerts.
Ring Neighbors review

Questions people ask

Is Nessus or Ring Neighbors better?
Neither clearly leads. Nessus starts at $4790/year and Ring Neighbors at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nessus or Ring Neighbors?
Ring Neighbors has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $4790/year for Nessus and Free for Ring Neighbors.
Does Nessus or Ring Neighbors run on more platforms?
Nessus runs on Desktop, Api. Ring Neighbors runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Ring Neighbors for free?
Yes. Ring Neighbors has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Nessus starts at $4790/year.
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 Ring Neighbors is typically brought in for.
What can Nessus do that Ring Neighbors cannot?
Nessus covers Vulnerability scanning, Configuration auditing, Malware detection, Web application scanning. Ring Neighbors covers Video Request Portal, Community Alerts, Geographic Requests, Case Management.

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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