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Atera vs Tenable Vulnerability Management comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
8.0
Atera boosts efficiency and cuts costs with remote management, software integration, fixed pricing, and automation, enhancing business value.
Sentiment score
7.7
Tenable Vulnerability Management provides long-term cost-effective vulnerability identification and resolution, reducing operational costs and enhancing environment visibility.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
8.5
Atera's support team offers quick resolution, accessible help, valued security measures, and improves through user feedback.
Sentiment score
6.1
User feedback on Tenable's support varies, highlighting issues with response times, accessibility, and additional charges for service.
The technical support of Tenable Vulnerability Management is available 24/7, and whenever we require support, we can get it within five minutes.
Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS
It needs improvement in response time and addressing feature requests promptly.
Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
I would evaluate Tenable Vulnerability Management's customer service and technical support as average.
SOC Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
Atera is scalable for small to large companies, with intuitive setup and robust API integration, ideal for growth.
Sentiment score
7.6
Tenable Vulnerability Management is scalable and cost-effective, supporting industries like finance and government with ease of expansion.
They can seamlessly scale the number of endpoints from 100 to 1,000,000 in a day.
Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
It is highly scalable and very user-friendly when it comes to scalability.
Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
Atera is highly stable and reliable, with minor issues quickly addressed and regular updates enhancing functionality.
Sentiment score
8.1
Tenable Vulnerability Management is lauded for stability and reliability, with minor issues, rating between seven and ten.
I have faced no stability issues with Tenable.
Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The stability of Tenable Vulnerability Management is highly reliable.
Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS
The stability is commendable, and I would rate Tenable ten out of ten.
Technical Lead at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
 

Room For Improvement

Atera needs improved integration, support, and customization across identity management, mobile, network monitoring, and technician control features.
Users want improved interface, customization, integration, and support for Tenable Vulnerability Management, with clearer licensing and automation features.
They should also accelerate the process of implementing new features upon request.
Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Tenable Vulnerability Management is not very effective for real-time risk prioritization for our organization's security strategy.
Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS
I would suggest HP WebInspect as a better option than Tenable.io.
Technical Lead at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

Atera's pricing model offers cost-effective scalability and predictability, with unlimited devices and savings compared to competitors, ideal for enterprises.
Tenable Vulnerability Management is pricey but valued for features, with users desiring flexible, cost-effective pricing models.
Tenable charges around $40 per device, while Rapid7 costs $10 to $15 per device.
Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Valuable Features

Atera provides robust remote access, automation, and monitoring tools, enhancing productivity and user satisfaction with its intuitive interface.
Tenable Vulnerability Management offers comprehensive scanning and integration with features enhancing usability, scalability, and security compliance support.
We can run commands such as PowerShell, batch scripts, and implement automation.
Owner at Sytex Ltd.
Tenable enables vulnerability management through potential AI integration that consolidates efforts and resolves multiple vulnerabilities simultaneously.
Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The main benefit of integration with Tenable Vulnerability Management is that there will be no lack of missing vulnerabilities when it comes to the patching environment.
Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS
The best features of Tenable Vulnerability Management are flexibility, breadth and scope, and the fact that their current vulnerabilities come out, and they have tests for them within a day or two.
SOC Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Atera
Ranking in Patch Management
11th
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Help Desk Software (13th), Network Monitoring Software (33rd), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (37th), IT Service Management (ITSM) (11th), Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (5th), AIOps (17th), Agentic Automation (7th)
Tenable Vulnerability Manag...
Ranking in Patch Management
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (8th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Atera is 3.4%, down from 4.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tenable Vulnerability Management is 1.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Patch Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Atera3.4%
Tenable Vulnerability Management1.5%
Other95.1%
Patch Management
 

Featured Reviews

AV
Owner at Sytex Ltd.
Quick setup and efficient automation boost IT consulting services
It would be beneficial if Atera implemented telephone support for general questions. When onboarding new clients and creating their portal, it would be helpful if presidents or company owners could see the current configuration progress step-by-step, rather than relying solely on email and ticket systems. The task system for technicians could be improved by adding recurring task capabilities. This would allow technicians to have checkmarks and task lists they can mark off as completed. While scalability meets growing needs, there haven't been many additions in the last two years. They are adding new features gradually, but there is always room for improvement.
Chethan Gowda - PeerSpot reviewer
Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS
Have maintained accurate vulnerability scans and gained actionable remediation insights across thousands of servers
Tenable Vulnerability Management agents are very lightweight, and the results we get are very accurate. The solutions they provide to us, assuming if one vulnerability exists, there will be a solution. The resolution they give us in wording will be the best solution. The exploit rates and the reports we get provide a lot of information, making it very easy for us to verify.The main benefit of integration with Tenable Vulnerability Management is that there will be no lack of missing vulnerabilities when it comes to the patching environment. That is one of the key aspects of why we have integrated Tenable to our patching tools. It has a vast capacity of pushing the data to our tools due to its capability and compatibility. That is also one of the reasons why we are using Tenable Vulnerability Management.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
12%
Performing Arts
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise21
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Atera?
The prices have increased over time. After expressing concerns about pricing to account managers, they offered a 30% discount option for annual commitments. The main benefit we see with this produc...
What needs improvement with Atera?
It would be beneficial if Atera implemented telephone support for general questions. When onboarding new clients and creating their portal, it would be helpful if presidents or company owners could...
What is your primary use case for Atera?
We use it for maintenance support, patch management, the ticket system, ticketing, and automation in general. Atera enables us to take control quickly with different options. We can perform registr...
What's the difference between Tenable Nessus and Tenable.io Vulnerability Management?
Tenable Nessus is a vulnerability assessment solution that is both easy to deploy and easy to manage. The design of the program is such that if a company should desire to handle the installation t...
What needs improvement with Tenable.io Vulnerability Management?
Tenable Vulnerability Management is not very effective for real-time risk prioritization for our organization's security strategy. It is only used for scheduled tasks, not for real-time execution.W...
 

Also Known As

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Tenable.io
 

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Sample Customers

MSPs, IT consultants, and IT departments worldwide trust and use Atera. 
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