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Sapiens CoreSuite vs Tenable Nessus

Sapiens CoreSuite logo

Sapiens CoreSuite

Insurance

Digital insurance platform for carriers worldwide

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tenable Nessus logo

Tenable Nessus

Cybersecurity

Network vulnerability scanner

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tenable Nessus has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Sapiens CoreSuite pricing not publicly available, requires contact with sales; Tenable Nessus nessus Professional is $4,790 for one year, sold as an annual licence rather than a per scan or usage based fee
  • They diverge on capability: Sapiens CoreSuite covers Policy administration, Tenable Nessus covers Network scanning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Sapiens CoreSuite and Tenable Nessus actually diverge.

Attributes where Sapiens CoreSuite and Tenable Nessus differ
AttributeSapiens CoreSuiteTenable Nessus
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Api, MobileWindows, Linux, Macos, Cloud
CategoryInsuranceCybersecurity
Founded19822002

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Sapiens CoreSuite

  • Policy administration
  • Claims processing
  • Underwriting automation
  • Product configuration
  • Agent portal
  • Customer self-service
  • Reinsurance
  • Regulatory reporting

Only in Tenable Nessus

  • Network scanning
  • Vulnerability detection
  • Configuration assessment
  • Malware detection
  • Compliance checking
  • Cloud security assessment
  • Mobile scanning
  • API access

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Sapiens CoreSuite

  • Core system replacementnot Tenable Nessus
  • Digital transformationnot Tenable Nessus
  • New product launchnot Tenable Nessus
  • Market expansionnot Tenable Nessus

Tenable Nessus

  • Vulnerability scanning of servers, network devices and web applicationsnot Sapiens CoreSuite
  • Configuration and compliance auditing against hardening benchmarksnot Sapiens CoreSuite
  • Point in time assessments by consultants and penetration testersnot Sapiens CoreSuite

Where each one falls short

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

Sapiens CoreSuite

  • Pricing not publicly available, requires contact with sales
  • Smaller user base compared to some competitors in enterprise insurance

Tenable Nessus

  • Nessus Professional is $4,790 for one year, sold as an annual licence rather than a per scan or usage based fee
  • Support beyond the base entitlement costs an extra $400 per year for Advanced Support with 24x365 phone and chat access
  • The on demand training course is a separate $275 purchase for a single person for one year
  • Multi year discounts require paying for two or three years up front

Pricing, plan by plan

Sapiens CoreSuite

On request
  • Standard$undefined/month
    • Core policy administration
    • Claims management
    • Standard integrations
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • All Standard features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Multi-line support

Tenable Nessus

Free
  • Nessus EssentialsFree
    • Up to 16 ips
    • Network scanning
    • Vulnerability assessment
  • Nessus Professional$2600/year
    • Unlimited targets
    • Enterprise features
    • Advanced analytics
  • Nessus Expert$5200/year
    • All Professional features
    • Cloud integration
    • Advanced reporting

Which should you pick?

Choose Sapiens CoreSuite if

  • You need policy administration.
  • You work on Web, Api, Mobile.
  • You also want claims processing.
Sapiens CoreSuite review

Choose Tenable Nessus if

  • You need network scanning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Linux, Macos, Cloud.
  • You also want vulnerability detection.
Tenable Nessus review

Questions people ask

Is Sapiens CoreSuite or Tenable Nessus better?
Neither clearly leads. Sapiens CoreSuite starts at On request and Tenable Nessus at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Sapiens CoreSuite or Tenable Nessus?
Tenable Nessus has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Sapiens CoreSuite and Free for Tenable Nessus.
Does Sapiens CoreSuite or Tenable Nessus run on more platforms?
Sapiens CoreSuite runs on Web, Api, Mobile. Tenable Nessus runs on Windows, Linux, Macos, Cloud.
Can I use Tenable Nessus for free?
Yes. Tenable Nessus has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sapiens CoreSuite starts at On request.
What is Sapiens CoreSuite best used for?
Sapiens CoreSuite is most often used for core system replacement, digital transformation, new product launch, market expansion. Of those, core system replacement and digital transformation are not what Tenable Nessus is typically brought in for.
What can Sapiens CoreSuite do that Tenable Nessus cannot?
Sapiens CoreSuite covers Policy administration, Claims processing, Underwriting automation, Product configuration. Tenable Nessus covers Network scanning, Vulnerability detection, Configuration assessment, Malware detection. Both handle Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Sapiens CoreSuite: What insurance lines does Sapiens CoreSuite support?

Sapiens CoreSuite supports multiple insurance lines including Property & Casualty, Life & Annuities, Life & Pensions, and Health Insurance with dedicated platform versions for each.

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Tenable Nessus: What are the three Nessus offerings?

Nessus Essentials is a free introductory offering for educators, students, and career starters, limited to 16 IPs for scanning. Nessus Professional is designed for consultants and SMBs, providing unlimited IT scans across any location. Nessus Expert is the premium offering extending Professional with web application scanning, infrastructure-as-code scanning, and external attack surface assessment up to 5 domains.

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Sapiens CoreSuite: Is Sapiens CoreSuite cloud-based?

Yes. Sapiens CoreSuite is a comprehensive cloud-based insurance software solution designed for modern insurance operations.

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Tenable Nessus: What OS platforms does Nessus support?

Nessus runs on Debian/Kali Linux, Fedora, FreeBSD, Mac OS X, Red Hat/CentOS, SUSE Linux, Ubuntu, and various Windows versions including Server 2008, 2012, and Windows 7-10.

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Sapiens CoreSuite: What modules are included in CoreSuite for P&C?

CoreSuite for P&C includes PolicyPro for policy administration, BillingPro for billing management, and ClaimsPro for claims processing.

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Tenable Nessus: Can I use Nessus to scan third-party networks as a consultant?

Yes, Tenable permits you to use Nessus to scan third-party networks. Nessus Professional is ideal for consultants.

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Sapiens CoreSuite: When was the latest version of Sapiens CoreSuite released?

In September 2025, Sapiens announced the latest version of Sapiens CoreSuite for Property & Casualty for the North American market with significant performance and usability improvements.

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Tenable Nessus: Can Nessus perform PCI external scanning?

Yes, you can use Nessus Professional to perform external network scans as required by the PCI DSS 11.2.2 requirement.

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Sapiens CoreSuite: Is Sapiens CoreSuite modular?

Yes. CoreSuite is designed as a modular platform where insurers can select components for their specific business needs including policy, billing, and claims management.

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Tenable Nessus: What additional features does Nessus Expert provide?

Web application scanning, which is dynamic application security testing (DAST) providing comprehensive visibility and insight into web application security issues; scanning code repositories for vulnerabilities; and assessing external attack surface with subdomain discovery.

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Tenable Nessus: What support options exist for Nessus Professional?

Standard Support includes software upgrades, patches, plugin access, and 24x7 support via chat and community portal. Advanced Support adds 24x7 phone access and committed SLAs: P1 less than 2 hours, P2 less than 4 hours, P3 less than 12 hours, P4 less than 24 hours.

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Tenable Nessus: How frequently are Nessus plugins updated?

Nessus plugins are updated daily, based on when vendors and security research sites publish new vulnerabilities.

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Tenable Nessus: How does licensing work in virtual machine environments?

Whether you are using Nessus in a physical or a virtual environment, the IP addresses or hosts that you are scanning from must be licensed.

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