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In our 2026 comparison of Tenable and Vanta, Vanta comes out ahead overall (weighted score 85% vs 68% for Tenable). Tenable is rated 4.5/5 from 5 user reviews; Vanta is rated 4.7/5 from 5 user reviews. Vanta has a free plan.
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| At a glance | Tenable | Vanta |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity |
| User rating | 4.5/5 (5 reviews) | 4.7/5 (5 reviews) |
| Starting price | Not listed | Free plan |
| Listed features | — | 16 |
| Integrations | 4 | — |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Web |
| Ease of use | 4.0/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Customer support | 4.0/5 | 4.9/5 |
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Tenable is a runner-up with a composite score of 68%.
Pricing: SUBSCRIPTION (No Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
Offers 0 features (fewer than the category leader).
Satisfactory usability with a user rating of 4.0/5 stars.
Decent support with a user rating of 4.0/5 stars.
Widest platform availability (4 Platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, Linux).
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Vanta wins overall with a weighted score of 85% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Vanta has the most accessible pricing ($0/mo (No Free Trial)).
Vanta lists the most features (16 features).
Ranked #1 for usability with a user rating of 4.5/5 stars.
Ranked #1 for support with a user rating of 4.9/5 stars.
Available on 1 Platform: Web, fewer than the leader.

Vanta scores higher across 4 of 11 key dimensions with a 17-point lead in our weighted analysis.
Vanta scores higher across 4 of 11 key dimensions with a 17-point lead in our weighted analysis. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
Tenable is rated 4.5/5 from 5 user reviews. Vanta is rated 4.7/5 from 5 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Vanta has a free plan. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Tenable does not list a free plan or trial; Vanta offers a free plan.
Tenable supports Web, Windows, macOS and Linux; Vanta supports Web.
Tenable has an ease-of-use rating of 4.0/5, Vanta has an ease-of-use rating of 4.5/5. Vanta is rated easier to use by reviewers.
Community-voted helpful feedback from verified users
Tenable offers products for vulnerability management, cloud security and exposure management.
Partnering with Tenable One accelerated our development timeline significantly. Their engineering team demonstrated strong technical depth, adhering strictly to milestones and clean coding standards.
Our enterprise infrastructure integration was handled seamlessly by Tenable One. Communication was transparent, sprint deliveries were predictable, and architecture reviews were comprehensive.
The technical team at Tenable One proved to be dependable and knowledgeable across our full-stack modernization project. They resolved complex integration bottlenecks with high efficiency.
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