How Cyentrix compares
Enterprise coverage. A fraction of the cost.
Legacy scanners are powerful but expensive and heavy to run. Free tools are capable but leave you doing the prioritisation, reporting and upkeep. Cyentrix gives you the commercial workflow at a startup-friendly price.
| Cyentrix Scan | Nessus / Qualys (legacy enterprise) | OpenVAS (free / DIY) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | From $29/month | Thousands per year | Free (your time & upkeep) |
| Scanning runs on-prem | ✓ always | Varies (cloud or appliance) | ✓ |
| Cloud console, manage anywhere | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Outbound-only, no inbound ports | ✓ | Often needs appliances/agents | — |
| KEV + EPSS prioritisation | ✓ | ✓ | Manual |
| Per-finding remediation guidance | ✓ | Varies | — |
| Credentialed + compliance | ✓ | ✓ | Partial |
| Board-ready PDF reports | ✓ | ✓ | Basic |
| Per-IP pricing, no seats | ✓ | Asset/seat tiers | n/a |
| Deploy time | Minutes | Days / procurement | Hours + ongoing upkeep |
| Managed updates & support | ✓ | ✓ | Community |
This is a general guide. Nessus, Qualys and OpenVAS are trademarks of their respective owners; their capabilities vary by edition and change over time. Cyentrix is powered by proven scanning engines unified into one commercial platform with prioritisation, reporting, cloud management and support.